My Event Ratings

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

In short: The hills at miles 9 & 11 are infamous, the marshals are amazing. One of the best races on the circuit
In full: This was my second Marlow HM and I'll keep coming back. The scenery is just stunning, made even better this year without the driving rain. The hills are tough, but plenty of encouragement from fellow runners and the wonderfully enthusiastic marshals keeps you going. And a huge fan of the long sleeve t's. Well done Marlow Striders, a great race.
Date of review: November 7, 2010

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

In short: the weather wasn't the only dampner on the event.
In full: So you can't help the rain, but you can make up for the misery by having slick organisation. This was text book 'How NOT to organise a half marathon'. There was the usual loo shortage (more extreme in this case), but it was chaos at the start. This continued after the race began as people clearly did not start within their predicted time. Bottlenecks, pedestrians,street furniture and cars were some of the obstacles to contend with on the course. No mile markers that I could see.The finish line was already congested at 1.40 (let alone what it must have been like later on) with well wishers, chip removers and people handing out flyers. I really hope they raised a lot of money for charity, but I won't be back.
Date of review: February 21, 2010

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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		60%

In short: Wet and hilly but what fun
In full: As the rain was lashing in horizontally, I wondered not for the first time why I couldn't have taken up an indoor hobby, but the course, the marshalls and the fellow runners more than made up for the rather unpleasant conditions. Yes it is hilly in parts, but it only adds to the sense of achievement. Great organisation, great t-shirt (medals only gather dust). Will definitely be back.
Date of review: November 2, 2009

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

In short: Very friendly vibe while still being competitive
Date of review: May 11, 2009

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