Arden 9  Here's how RW members rated this race (112 votes). | 1 to 10 of 23 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2007 (23 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 70% | | Atmosphere | | 67% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 76% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
|
|
2007 race reviewed by: R.I.C.O.
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% |
In short: great
Date of review: July 12, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Asteroid
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This race gets more popular each year - with good reason
In full: Well done again Hampton Tennis - organisers, marshals, cooks and all. Great race that's really getting on the map with Midland clubs, but still got room for all paces - and a nice BBQ afterwards. Looking forward to next year already!
Date of review: June 22, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: John Meadows
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised & not quite as hot as last year. This could well become an annual event for me!
Date of review: June 20, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Jogging Jon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice course
In full: Like others I also found being asked to run on the left rather than the right a bit odd. I tried it for a while but felt vulnerable as I couldn't see the cars coming up behind me and also as most other runners went on the right anyway.
Directions to car park was a bit confusing. I didn't get a goody bag :-(
Date of review: June 19, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: John Taplin
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Second time and 10 mins quicker than last year! V enjoyable but needs at least 1 more drink stop!
In full: I'll do it again next year. I live in the village and walk to the start so that makes getting there easy! Needs at least one more drink stop and slightly better marshalling although in fairness the runners seemed to be ignoring most instructions regarding which side of the road to run on. All in all, well operated and very friendly atmosphere from all involved.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Ashley Miller 2
| | 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: Good race. Still needs some better organisation regarding which side of the road to run on.
In full: Despite being told to run on the left side of the road, runners were for the most part running on the right side of the road. Whilst i understand the organisers' request for runners to run on the left, running on the right seems more appropriate as it complies with the Highway Code ie) where there is no pavement pedestrians should be on the right side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Cobra Batman
| | Overall score | | 20% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Started badly, finished ok
In full: Sent the wrong way by marshalls for parking, had to pay before I could be given an entry form to fill in. Charged £12 for entry (I'm a club member so I've paid twice for insurance) didn't get a goody bag. nice route though.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Ternana
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: keep up the good work!
In full: Well done on another good race, lots cooler than previous years thankfully! No flood realted issues, lucky there was the bridge over the ford on 2.5 miles! Fishermen at the lake need to be a bit more thoughtful though with their poles lying out across the track. Enjoyable race and back next year. Disappointed with this years goody bag, there wasn't one! Only for spot prizes!? Compared to last year this was a let down particularly when the goody bag was very good.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Darren Reeves
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: ovely sunday morning run, despite the fact that i stopped when some joker shouted 'Fault Start' and nearly got bundled over by the person behind me, and a few annoying notices. A very good race
In full: Thanks to the Marshall who let me take a 'CAUTION RUNNERS' sign
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
2007 race reviewed by: Traci Alder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: just doesn't get any easier
In full: great race but it just doesn't get any easier. No real killer hills but there seems to be more ups than downs. Thanks to John from Stratford Athletic club for joining me for the last couple of miles when I needed to a move on. Will be back next year to try a bit harder
Date of review: June 18, 2007
|
| |
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
