My Event Ratings

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

In short: HOT HOT HOT but fabulous support esp in Barton with the water hoses - THANK YOU!
In full: This is a great, but tough, half marathon. This was my second time and both were boiling hot but due to poor training and injury I was 14 mins slower this year. The course is fantastic - even the bad stretches dont last too long. Amazing support again from Barton - thank you.
Date of review: June 27, 2010

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

In short: Great new race - definitely worth it!!
In full: Yes there were some bad points, but show me a race where there aren't any! This is a brand new race and the great bits far far outweigh the bad bits in my opinion. So....
Good: Great medal, fab tshirt - I plan to wear mine all the time not just for training so I am pleased it isnt a technical one. Long sleeved makes a nice change. Fantastic goody bag - I ate most of the contents pretty quickly. Excellent km marker signs. Excellent water/drinks stations - esp the vaseline bit! Good route (yes I have done prettier runs) but perfect terrain and profile for a long marathon build up. Good location in the country. I saw runners from wetherby to sussex. Transport and parking - faultless.
Bad: TOILETS!!!!!! WE NEED MORE PLEASE. I wasted 5 mins on a queue for the loo, my sister wasted 8 mins. Would also prefer a speedier bag collection area. Bless the cadets for trying and I certainly appreciated their dedication but i was a bit chilly waiting for 25mins for my bag!!
All in all - fantastic though. Will be back!
Date of review: March 15, 2010

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

In short: Flat and fast. Bit windy but that is being picky!
Date of review: October 11, 2009

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

In short: Hot, hot, hot! Fantastic race with excellent support - make sure you train though!
In full: It really was a hot day and no chance of a PB! Challenging route given the weather but the beautiful views from the bridge and the fantastic support all the way around made it a very very enjoyable race. Definitely one for next year!
Date of review: June 15, 2009

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

In short: Totally biased as I live practically on the course but fantastic challenging race.
In full: Break the course up in to thirds and the first bit is tough - a slow steady incline for the majority of the 4miles. next part is fine but still includes a hill, and the last 4 you will fly. beware the last mile though - it is tough when you have been running like crazy over the last few miles. Great support
Date of review: May 10, 2009

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

In short: Lovely day and very challenging run but great fun!! Dont bother with your garmin!
In full: I really enjoyed this race - not one I would have picked myself but as it is a very different challenge for someone addicted to road races but definitely felt as though it was good for me! Gorgeous sunshine helped the atmosphere and everyone seemed to be in it for the enjoyment rather than the competition as such. Tough race with a gruelling last 2km up hill through the woods. Well organised and I loved the little kid playing his drum kit as you walked to the start - very NY marathon!! Thank you for making everyone smile! Be warned we only just made the start it really is a 10min walk from mcdonalds car park!
Date of review: April 13, 2009

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

In short: Beautiful day and excellent course - fab!
Date of review: April 6, 2009

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

In short: Absolutely gorgeous day topped off with a fab pb!! I loved it.
In full: The weather was fabulous and the course was fast. Although i didn't run last year I had read the comments on forum and the reviews on RW, and I certainly think the organisers had taken on board people's concerns. Obviously people are divided on the cups vs bottle at the water station and I would maybe prefer a cup but seriously not a big deal. It was very busy which also meant a lot of weaving in and out - again not really a big deal and nice to see that over 700 extra runners participated compared to last year. Very enjoyable day out!! (My mega PB has probably added to my enjoyment too!!)
Date of review: March 30, 2009

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

In short: Battersea was lovely, the course was flat. But the organisation was dreadful and not a single spectator was clapping/cheering during the entire race.
Date of review: February 18, 2009

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

In short: Hard work but worth it for a great start to the year and a fab gift at the finnish.
Date of review: January 14, 2009

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