My Event Ratings

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

In short: worth every penny,well organised
Date of review: April 10, 2012

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

In short: friendly,fun & well organised
In full: good intro for anyone who has never done a duathlon,really lovely setting,nice flat run and easy bike ride considering its the cotswolds area.
cotswolds water park is great for families ,who can easily amuse themselves whilst the event takes place.
i enjoyed this event so much I'm still on a high three days later,i cant recommend this event enough

Date of review: May 26, 2010

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

In short: small,friendly and fun
In full: although the ten mile is taken pretty seriously the five mile really is suitable for everyone.
the course isn't flat or traffic free but so few cars use these roads its not a problem,in fact you have to remind yourself they are still open!
the organisation is second to none,but as this was its 25th year i guess they know what they are doing.
tea in a cup and saucer,BBQ,sweets and drink stall,plenty of water stations(with sponges)village green start and finish,pub and a great atmosphere all for three pounds,bargain!.
Date of review: May 4, 2010

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

In short: great for first timers
In full: third year of doing this race and i always enjoy it
this is run annually by great horwood junior school and has a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere with tea cakes etc for sale at the finish,great for beginners as some people walk it so even a slow jog will see you back in far from last place and you always get a very nice looking medal the design of which is different every year.
although a little undulating the run is along a country lane closed to traffic so all in all a great little race
Date of review: March 27, 2010

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

In short: gutted,expected better
In full: why did the 10k start in front of half,felt sorry for serious runners weaving through 10k and waisting precious seconds ,i tried desprately not to get in your way,i hope i didnt.
as for the marshalls,im the first to say thankyou for giving up time so people like me can run races but to the guy eating his lunch,the marshall who left her post to talk on her phone and the other lady chatting to a friend and had to be approached for directions thanks!
i know races rely on volunteers but if you dont like the job dont volunteer
im even more sorry to say i live in(and love)milton keynes
Date of review: March 7, 2010

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

In short: great atmosphere,great orginisation,very friendly
In full: some of the best marshalls ive ever come across,excellent organisation,great course(traffic free),lovely medal,came home and entered the next one straight away!.
dont be put off if you are a novice runner,i was second to last in the 5k but had a great time,as did my friend who was doing her first 5k(she was much faster than me i hasten to add !).
Date of review: February 7, 2010

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

In short: friendly & good value 5k fun run
In full: superb organisation,enthusiastic Marshall's,best after race fruit selection you are ever likely to see and a beautiful setting,but don't pick as your first 5k fun run as its not flat !well worth £3 entry.
Date of review: August 31, 2009

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

In short: good 5k for beginners
In full: can only speak on behalf of one of the few 5k runners but very laid back and friendly and although a bit pricey i was one of the lucky ones who received a very nice medal.
tea cakes and biscuits and a lovely playing field to warm up on was a bonus!
Date of review: August 4, 2009

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

In short: nice atmosphere,dodgy roads
In full: got stuck in road waiting for two cars to pass on a narrow section,dodgy bends and a bit too much road work on roads still open to traffic and no pavements!
Date of review: July 18, 2009

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

In short: tough,but fun,im very slow but was encouraged all the way round
In full: by the fantastic marshalls!
Date of review: April 28, 2009

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