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In short: Loved itIn full: 10th anniversary race and I've clearly missed out in previous years by not doing this race. The course is fast and flat; the only fly in the ointment for faster runners is the multi-lap format, as you have to weave through a fair few slower runners on your third lap. Otherwise, lightening quick. Lovely friendly atmosphere and the water station worked well. Baggage tent was also efficient. Queues for the portaloos weren't great, but if you were prepared to go for a short jog there were queue-free public toilets elsewhere in the park. Post-race there were bagels, bananas and water and the goody bag was actually useful for once: a canvas bag, a towel and a snack bar. Nice medal, too, for those who crave a bit of bling. Very efficient results by text service: with me within an hour of finishing. Only regret is I couldn't stay for the post-race BBQ. And all for £17 - not the cheapest of 10ks, but for central London it's pretty good value for money. Hopefully see you next year!Date of review: August 17, 2013
In short: Back for more!In full: This is a great race series over the summer, showcasing the Avon Gorge and the Suspension Bridge. It's well organised and friendly. The only downside is that the Towpath gets muddy in any winter, and the spring deluges have not helped its state, so currently not in a fast state. However, when dry the Towpath is pretty flat and there's only a short grass section at the start/finish which will cost a few seconds at most. Results are produced very quickly and it's a lovely friendly race. I'm only sorry to see it's not sold out this year, because it deserves to be!Date of review: June 19, 2012
In short: Need to sort the baggage tents, but otherwise a great raceIn full: I've rated this as a good value race because I want to highlight the fact that the race organisers set up a system of reduced price entry for local clubs. It was a great gesture and nice to see a big race with a corporate feel trying to keep in touch with local runners. I hope they keep the system going!Only glitch was baggage reclaim at the end. No criticism of the cadets who were manning the tents, who were all very polite and helpful, but I think there needed to be more of them so that bags could be found more quickly. It might also help if numbers were allocated randomly rather than in projected finish order so that there aren't clumps of people all queued up by one section of the reclaim tent. Otherwise, a flat course and decent organisation. A bottle of water and a chocolate bar from the goody bag kept me amused in the baggage queue!Date of review: May 20, 2012
In short: Friendly race on a reasonably quick course.In full: I hadn't done the Luton marathon before. It's a nice race, although it's fair to say that the course goes through some pretty varied areas, including a tower-block festooned housing estate. It does also go through some pretty countryside, so I guess there's something for everyone! The course isn't lightening quick, as there are a few climbs, but even the steepest is relatively short, so I doubt they are worth more than a few minutes overall at the front of the field. The water stations are cups not bottles, but isotonic drinks are also offered, which is a plus.Starting and finishing at the leisure centre is a plus, because it means that there's somewhere warm to wait and that there are showers, etc. (although ladies only this year). Baggage storage worked efficiently, and the goody bag had a banana, a mars bar and a juice/water drink. I'm sure that the hand towel will have pride of place in the bathroom at Joolska Towers...The time of year isn't necessarily great for those planning a spring marathon with a 16 week build up, so I'm not sure I'll be back for anything other than a training run with company.Date of review: November 20, 2011
In short: Good addition to the BUPA/Great Run series but not a fast courseIn full: The race information was very good; it gave all the necessary information and it was very helpful to have a course profile, given the hills in the latter stages.Having your name and most of the relevant information pre-printed was helpful, as was the pre-printed baggage tag.The water stations were efficient and I thought the crowd support was pretty good.Things seemed to go pretty smoothly, all-in.Great Run races are never going to be brilliant value for money compared to the smaller club-organised races, but if you want to do a big city race you seem to have to pay a fair bit these days to avoid it being a shambles...I'm not sure if I'll do the race again because there are other, faster autumn halfs at a similar price, and courses which are equally tough but more scenic, so for me it probably falls between the 2 types of race.Date of review: October 26, 2011
In short: One lap wonder :)In full: I did the 20 last year and was back to do the 10 this year. Efficient, well-organised race. Field is big enough to warrant the chips which are provided. Mile markers were generally accurate (although I think 6-7 was long). Goody bag full of food which is a BIG plus after a race. Marshalls were friendly and drinks stations efficient. The club clearly go to a lot of effort to put this on and the race deserves to be successful.Only real gripe is the toilets which were old-fashioned non-flushing portaloos... Date of review: February 21, 2011
In short: EnjoyableIn full: For a race of its size, Reading runs well (ho, ho!). Getting to the start from the stadium/race 'HQ' is a bit slow, but they warn you about this so it's just one of those things. Water stations were sufficient and well-manned. 2 lucozade stations a nice touch for those of us using Reading as a marathon warm-up. For the most part, crowd support is good, but a band or similar along the A33 Relief Road would help - it is as exciting as its name would suggest ;) Your view on PB potential will depend on whether you come from the Fens or somewhere a bit more hilly; to my mind it's a fast course with only 1 or 2 short climbs which shouldn't upset your rhythm too much. For anyone (but especially a life long Royals' fan) the stadium finish is a nice touch. The roar from the crowd makes you smile!Reading 2002 was my first half marathon and the race has come along significantly since then.Date of review: March 23, 2010
In short: I think I'm falling out of love with BathIn full: I missed the great mud and significantly delayed start of 2008, but was there for the 2004 counterpart. I was also there for 2009's 30 minute delay. This year we started on time, but otherwise I was disappointed. I'd say the 'runner's village' was a pretty miserable place to be before the race: the queues for the toilets (except those by the start) were horrific. It was difficult to get to the start due to the fencing which had been installed which made the exit/entrance very narrow. It was also difficult to get into the start pens if you wanted to do any proper warm up as there didn't seem to be many 'gates'. There were no male/female signs on the changing rooms this year, and I suppose that brought its own excitement... There weren't many places to sit and stay warm and there weren't enough places to get a hot drink to make up for the fact that there was nowhere to sit and stay warm.The really frustrating thing about this race is that once you're on the course it's actually a good race. The drinks stations worked well and there was some effort made to separate lapped runners from the front end of the field and provide separate drinks stations for the latter which was much appreciated. However, the overwhelming sense is of a race which is focusing on numbers and not the 'race experience'. Please prove me wrong in 2011. Or at least find a way of improving 'traffic flow' near the race start/finish.Date of review: March 7, 2010
In short: I want to like it, but it missed on a couple of key points.In full: On a positive front, it has a super-fast course (those are undulations, not hills, unless you come from the Fens or similar!), the marshalls were lovely, the water stations worked well and the general 'vibe' is nice.The negatives really need to be fixed:1. Race organisers have no control over the weather. However, if they put the baggage tent and the massage tent in a field, some sort of boards on the ground would be sensible, just in case it's really wet and the ground turns to a slippery mess.2. At least send the baggage tent tags out in advance. The queue for the baggage tent at 9.55, 5 minutes before the gun, was ridiculous and I'd guess part of this was down to the fact everyone had to write their tag when the got to the tent. I just dumped mine in the massage tent and a lot of other people had to do the same.3. Queues for toilets also not impressive, although to be fair I couldn't quite work out why given there were apparently only a couple of thousand runners and what seemed like a lot of bogs.Date of review: February 21, 2010
In short: Good race with a couple of glitches to iron outIn full: It was my first Bramley 20 and overall a positive experience. The course is fast and the marshalls are excellent. There are regular 'feed' stations with water and (at some) energy drinks. Course profile is included in the pre-race info which is a great help. 4 safety pins in the envelope also a nice touch. Only downsides were the toilets (pretty grim and the steps to and from the porta-cabins were downright dangerous in the wet conditions) and the late start. Not sure why we were delayed and it's always a bit of a pain, but there were plenty of announcements from pretty early on so it could be factored into preparations.However, the 2 small negatives are more than countered by the many positives. I wish I'd discovered this race before!Date of review: February 14, 2010
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JAMESTOWN – New York State Police have charged two individuals for aggravated harassment on Feb. 21. Over the preceding days, Adrianna Samlock, 20, of Clymer and Keith Tilyou, 19, of Ripley contacted police several times reporting the other person was contacting them excessively. Since neither party wished to file charges, verbal warnings were given to both to refrain from contacting each other. Both Samlock and Tilyou ignored the warning and continued to contact each other. Both were charged with second-degree aggravated harassment and released on appearance tickets for the Town of French Creek Court
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Deputies responded to Peek N' Peak Ski Resort for the report of a missing van on Feb. 17. While police were interviewing staff, another employee observed the van drive south on Olde Road and pull into a parking lot. Trent Johnston, 22, of Ripley was identified as the driver. He was charged with third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle and transported to the Jamestown barracks. He was arraigned in the Town of French Creek Court and remanded to the Chautauqua County Jail.
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I would think slower. Yeast is less concentrated and poolish less hydrated. Both should slow things down.
Somebody much smarter than me will chime in, but... I might assume that the same amount of yeasties live in any given weight of starter. Thick or thin. I would doubt that you would see much difference, if any. My starter seems to enjoy a bit more flour than the 50/50 mix some people use.
Sorry, I am new, but is poolish and starter the same?Mark
I actually saw a huge difference. It's been fermenting for 14hrs now and it looks like 28hr. I was hoping someone could tell me why this is?
I think most of the time people use "starter" they are talking about a natural starter/sourdough. Check out the glossary for better definitions.
I actually saw a huge difference. It's been fermenting for 14hrs now and it looks like 28hr.
The only reason I ask is that in reply #1 of this post, Jet-Deck, seems to be using the term Starter the same as poolish, the original topic of this thread.Mark
Poolish, starter, preferment. Different definitions sometimes used a synonymous processes?Just trying to understand, not cause dissent.Mark
..... It's possible that you are seeing a more dramatic visible increase in volume unhindered by the higher proteolytic activity of a more liquid poolish....
How could the poolish be more liquid, since he added more flour?
The reason you are seeing more rise and larger bubbles is due to the lower hydration. The poolish is able to expand more due to the less liquid environment. You will need to time the readiness by when the poolish domes and starts to recede, not by amount of time elapsed.John
Stiffer poolish as I kept the water the same.


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Sake Poached Salmon with Somen and Fennel Salad Wasabi and Leftovers: Salmon Salad Sandwich with Taro Chips
Copyright 2000, Ming Tsai, All Rights Reserved
- East Meets West with Ming Tsai
- 1 cup sake
- 1 celery, sliced
- 1 peeled carrot, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon toasted black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Water
- 4 (8-ounce) salmon fillets, skin removed, center cut
- Salt and white pepper
- 1/2 cup ponzu
- 3 large sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon togarashi, save some for garnish
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 fennel bulbs, shaved, fronds reserved for garnish
- 1 pound blanched somen noodles
- 1/2 cup sliced scallions
- Leftovers: Wasabi Salmon Salad Sandwich with Taro Chips
- 3 to 4 tablespoons wasabi aioli, recipe follows
- 2 cups poached salmon
- 1/2 cup fine diced celery
- 4 pieces foccacia bread, sliced and grilled
- 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce, washed and dried
- Salt and black pepper
- 1 large head taro, very thinly sliced
- Wasabi Aioli:
- 1 tablespoon wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 egg yolks*
- 1 cup canola oil
- Salt and black pepper
In a salmon poacher or large saucepot, mix the sake, celery, carrot, onion, sugar, bay leaves, peppercorns, soy sauce, and water, to cover. Add the seasoned salmon and slowly bring the liquid to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes then turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes depending on doneness desired. I prefer medium rare (5 minutes).
In a blender, add ponzu, shallots, 1/2 tablespoon togarashi, soy, and sugar. Blend on high speed and drizzle in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, mix together fennel, somen, and scallions and toss with enough vinaigrette to coat the salad. There will be some left over for plating. Check for seasoning.
Plating: On a large plate, place a mound of the salad and top with hot salmon. Drizzle on a little of the vinaigrette and garnish with remaining togarashi and fennel fronds.
Drink Suggestion: Wakatake Daiginjo "Onikoroshi" Sake
In a bowl, mix together the wasabi aioli, salmon, and celery. Check for seasoning. Build the sandwich with the tomato and lettuce. Slice on the bias. Fry chips until golden brown and crisp. Season lightly with salt.
In a food processor, add wasabi paste, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and yolks. While processor is on, drizzle in oil, slowly at first until it emulsifies then more quickly. Check for seasoning. Store in refrigerator.
Plating: Serve sandwich with taro chips.
Drink Suggestion: Wakatake Daiginjo "Onikoroshi" Sake
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Yield: 2 to 4 servings
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|Francy Handley chats for a moment with Santa.
The Emery County Commissioners and the Emery County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the annual senior citizen Christmas dinner on Dec. 10. County seniors gathered for an evening of socializing and a ham and turkey dinner with all of the trimmings with pumpkin pie to finish things off.
The Val Jensen band serenaded the seniors as they ate their dinner. The chamber had gathered gifts and prizes from local businesses and a drawing was held and nearly every senior went home with a prize.
The highlight of the evening came with the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The ladies sat on Santas lap and he gave out prizes. Mrs. Claus also received her share of attention as she sat on the lap of all gentlemen winners.
It was an evening of Christmas cheer made possible by area businesses.
The dinner was held at the Huntington Senior Center.
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