My Event Ratings

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

In short: Lack of atmosphere due to being out of sight
In full: All in All not a bad race bit out of sight on the walk ways so lack of public support which is always nice good organisation
Date of review: September 3, 2011

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		40%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: first and last time
In full: Where do i start i took the place from another runner who was unable to run the rd wasn't very helpful at all seemed to be a case of got the money don't care and to charge a fiver to tranfer is criminal just to change a few details on a computer. For a full marathon imo the roads should have been closed.Got to the first water stop bottled water great there after in cups tescos own water i might add.The people on the water stations and marshalls were great and polite.No energy stations on the route whatsoever and then at the end a nice medal a small bottle of water and banana for the goody bag apart from medals,said water,bananas, portaloos what did the best part of80 grand get spent on?Some people may not agree with my opinion but this is what this forum is for to improve the races, this was my 56th race in 16 month and was in my top five of well below par value
Date of review: May 8, 2011

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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: Absolutely Fantastic
In full: My first London Marathon and i lover everything about apart from the heat
Date of review: April 23, 2011

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Started well then went down hill fast (and not the course i hasten to say)
In full: i found it 0.9 short aswell and tbh it was a bit dodgy underfoot along side the canal especially,it would of been a disaster if someone or myself has twisted their ankle 2 weeks before the vlm the organisation wasn't too bad the goody bag or should i say the leaflet bag was very poor and the majority of the marshalls wee like crash test dummies,and a severe lack of water stations one two be exact although you had to pass it twice.Not my cup of tea and sad to say i won't run it again


Date of review: April 3, 2011

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

Date of review: March 27, 2011

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Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		40%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Not the best i've done by a long way
In full: Thought the price was steep not value for money,drinks in cups is just no good you end up with most in your face especially in the wind,the marshalls up to mile 7 were not encouraging at all,the latter part marshalls were though in fairness the first water station was poor the marshalls on there were too busy talking and one cup of water was offered between about 6 runners.Some of the bib numbers looked like they were cut into 3 to make three new one's. The bottle of water at the end was far too small.This may all sound petty but isn't this what our entry fee pays for?I understand they are working on the front of blackpool thus the route being changed but why didn't we receive an e mail to inform us?I really enjoy the races in Blackpool and the ones that you organise but for you this was way below standard.The race itself was ok the scenery was nice and some of the locals were supportive
Date of review: March 13, 2011

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

In short: Good distance bit expensive
In full: enjoyed the subshine a tad expensive for this race t shirt wasn't great medal was ok,drinks in cups is a poor idea by time you grab it most ends up on the floor also could do with an energy station in the mid to latter part of the race for the price you would expect especially money was saved with having no chip timing
Date of review: March 7, 2011

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

In short: Great scenery pb potential (without the wind)
In full: Enjoyable race pb potential especially without the wind must echo other comments bit of something to eat would have been nice ie marsbar or such like well done to all involved
Date of review: February 28, 2011

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

In short: Very well organised
In full: well done to all involved great race
Date of review: February 6, 2011

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

In short: Very well done the organisers
In full: After reading all the negative comments on this event i was unsure but i did it anyway it was my first full marathon and it went well and i got a pb ;) but seriously for a first attempt the organisers derserve a pat on the back and it was nice to meet some of you guys
Date of review: December 31, 2010

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