Arden 9  Here's how RW members rated this race (112 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Slow worm
 | | 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: Love this race - the villagers make it very special
In full: Mostly pretty scenery, no killer hills and good marshalling but it is the people in the village (especially the families) who turn out with water and hoses to help in the heat who make it really special. Well worth turning out to this one.
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: peter estick 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An excellent event. Very well marshalled. Good course. Very hot weather!!
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Invisible Man
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised. Undulating but no killer hills. Short offroad section was unexpected but OK since it was dry. Would have preferred bottles to cups, didn't actually get much to drink. Nice medal but A T-shirt too would have been welcome, even if
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: John Taplin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Having never run even 5 miles till a few weeks ago I was delighted to have finished and had a great time with great people
In full: I've lived in the village for 5 years and never realised how great the sports club is. Well done to you all, I had a great time and will be back next year.
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: christa james
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: very well organised and a good atmosphere and corse and well marshelled with good amount of drink stops and support along the course.
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Ima Gazelle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyable run> Friendly atmosphere and good support on the course.
In full: A friend recommended this one after the heat of 2005. I'm glad I followed up on his advice and that the weather was a bit cooler. I will also be recommending this as one not to be missed. Thanks to all the marshalls and supporters. Well done!
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Paul Woodcock 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very friendly and well organised event
In full: Very well organised event on challenging course particularly the hill at 8 miles.
Great support from the locals with 'unofficial' water stations and 'showers' particularly welcome in the heat.
Enjoyed free massage, banana and chocolate (albeit melted).
Will be back next year.
Date of review: June 26, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Zoe Garrod
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: back for the 3rd year
In full: Lovely run. marshalls and helpers are great with a fun run for the children before and a great BBQ afterwards. The heat was a challenge but great course and ideal distance when training for a half. love the run, love the atmosphere will be back next year!
Date of review: June 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Lucy Hall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Glorious!
In full: I had a wonderful day at this race, it was my first ever and while it was mainly club runners I was made very welcome indeed and learned a lot. The scenery is beautiful, the locals were out with water which really helped in the heat, and the atmosphere was extremely friendly with lots of families about. Definitely do it if you can.
Date of review: June 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Asteroid
| | 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: 3rd year it's been run and again great. Now a must in the Midlands race calendar. 'Only' 21 degrees C. this year so plenty of PBs.
In full: Again thanks and congrats to Hampton Sports Club for a thoroughly well organised, friendly and enjoyable race.
Date of review: June 25, 2006
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