Fred Hughes 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (382 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Simon Jackson
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very hilly but managed to smash my PB!
In full: I was disappointed that the course was changed from last year as I was hoping for a PB however through hard work, I took nearly a minute off my previous best. I was very happy.
Regarding the race, I can understand the concerns about the start but it would only have been for the first few minutes of the race then after that it was a lovely run through the countryside. Liked the drinks stop that could be used 4 times and the number of marshalls (lots of encouragement too)
Got a nice little prize at the end of the race too, thank you.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Wedge Smith
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not sure that I like the new course better than the old one, still good fun.
In full: The new course is undulating where as the old one was dead flat. I thought the first drink station before 2 miles was a bit early. Now a chalanging 10 miles than the pb course from before. Many thanks to the marshals.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hannah Turner 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great route with lots of undulations!
In full: It is a good course but the same as the 10k and half marathon courses. Lots or marshals on most of the route with good vocal support.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Bruce Weir
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: need to sort out the start - slightlyt chaotic. Very nice for a race to start on time though.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: dgm
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good course, but need to sort out the first 1/2 mile.
In full: Good course once it got going, but having to have 100's of runners on a pavement at the start was ridiculous. Having a road closure for 10mins would have been much better. No obvious start line and need proper chip timing. A good rural course and I ran the 2nd half 3mins faster, so pleased with the time. Good marshalling and very encouraging too. Good event centre and parking. Need a few bogs at the start. Mediocre medal. Just need to sort the start out and I'd definately return.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: HuwH
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice run through undulating lanes
In full: Nice run through undulating lanes. Using the same water station 4 times on a criss crossing route was nice. Well orgainsed race, start was a bit cramped but after 400m its nice quiet lanes.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mark Jex
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Beverley Harlow
| | 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: Well worth the effort
In full: Apart from the start, this was a very enjoyable race. The new route is more challenging, but really worth it. It was well organised. Thank you.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Cute Boy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Poor start - tough course - great scenery - enjoyed
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Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Derek Burchnall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very enjoyable
In full: even though it was hilly in places i realy enjoyed it,great marshals,friendly,great medal and yes would do it again
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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