My Event Ratings

Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Superb organization and marshalls make for a great race
In full: My first time at the New Forest Half and I will definitely be back. A good competitive field and universally excellent marshals - the only pity was the weather! A few undulations meant it probably wasn't PB territory (I certainly fell a few minutes short), but it represented a good challenge for club runners and first timers.
Date of review: September 24, 2012

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Brutal hills but superb organization and scenery - a proper rewarding challenge.
In full: I must congratulate the marshalls who provided magnificent encouragement the whole way round this punishing course. When the walkers are outpacing the runners up the hills, you know they are seriously steep, but the cameraderie kept everybody going and the downhill finish was exhilirating. The best HM in the local calendar!
Date of review: November 8, 2010

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: The best 10K in the local calendar
In full: Fantastic, memorable race with the best support I have ever seen. Superb course with a stunning run through the historic market town of Thame and the surrounding countryside. Welcome massage and tremendous goody bag for all finishers. Congratulations to all of the organizers and marshalls and see you next year!
Date of review: June 28, 2010

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		100%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		80%

In short: Better than ever - perfect organization and perfect weather
In full: My third year and a PB made it even more special. The new start was a huge improvement and the marshalling throughout was exceptional. It's true that a few sharp turns can knock seconds off your time, but the course is completely flat and fast. Central Oxford is usually clogged with buses, so it is a delight to see it without traffic. Fantastic finish in the parks and tremendous encouragement from the large crowd - roll on 2011!
Date of review: May 17, 2010

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		60%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		20%

In short: Flat course - fantastic PB potential (as long as the wind doesn't blow)
In full: A rather desolate disused airfield that might be used for an edgy rock video is the setting for this well organized race. Mostly club runners looking for a fast time, not surprising as the course is almost completely flat. I took 90 seconds off my own PB.
Date of review: September 14, 2009

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