My Event Ratings

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

In short: Heavy rain and flooding did not dampen spirits and the tough conditions with water logged roads made for some spectacular road racing.
In full: Dartford Road Runners took part on mass as part of the final Grand Prix Series of 2012. The journey by car from Dartford to Billericay was made difficult by the driving rain and wind. Thanks to my ever patient partner and No 1 supporter. The Hannakins Farm Community Centre was well sign posted and directions very accurate. The parking facilities and Marshalls were excellent and got cars parked very quickly. The number and chip timing collection bays in the hall were easily found with distribution very efficient an well manned by smiling Striders. The hall was a buzz of activity prior to the race and had adequate space to change. Toilets were also avaailable and queues not were small, at least at times when I tried to use the facilities and that was often. A few more chairs would have been good but the difficulty of space is appreciated. The excellent provision of refreshements of tea, coffee, cold drinks, biscuits and nice cakes were a welcome sight, readily available, with queues not too long and more than fairly prioed. However, the weather conditions cast only a slight veil of trepidation on our brows to begin with. The warm up was more like running in a shower but we are made of sterner stuff. Once the full extent of the weather conditions were observed, it was down to the task at hand and to the race start. The Starter held things a bit too long but he was jolly and entertaining in equal measures. The course from memory had one slight hill at the beginning and the rest was very wet or under water. It is definetly a pb course, I was just 59 seconds outside my pb and I think if conditions were better I would have without fail, broken pb. Overall and to summarise, a very well orgainsed race, the Marshalls were very vocal and it was nice to hear your 'c'mon Dartford' being shouted on several occasions. So very well done on the Marshalling side of things. I would have rathered a unique medal or a dri-fit t-shirt to be honest but the pen memento is ok and it writes well. The Mars Bar and water were nice touches. Congratulations to all concerned. Please come and visit us for our Les Witton Dartfor 10 in January 2013.
Date of review: November 9, 2012

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

In short: Wonderful organisation by Dartford Harriers. A truly challenging course not for the faint hearted. Beautfiul weather on the day. Good value for money with some nice touches in the race pack afterwards. I liked the ASICS key ring and water bottle.
Date of review: August 1, 2011

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

In short: Some very encouraging Marshalls towards the end. The others I found unhelpful. However, a well orgainsed event and worth the entry fee. Loads of water available. PA system not great. Had to strain to hear announcements.
Date of review: August 1, 2011

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