Datchet Dash 10K at Dorney LakeHere's how RW members rated this race (161 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: kate cooke 4
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Decent venue, but personally prefer running in open countryside and picturesque villages
Date of review: July 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jon Budge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good - even with the down-pour!
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: TippTop
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: PB perfect location, but one or two small probs.
In full: The main problem I've got is that this race costs £4 more than the Asthma UK 10k on the same course with the only noticeable difference being that there were an extra water station or two.
Additionally, the chip timing used is not proper chip timing as it records your gun time rather than your personal start to finish time.
Having said that though, friendly cheering marshals improved what could have been a dour atmosphere with the rain, and the course is as quick as you'll find outside of a track.
I will be back.
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: steve maunder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A superb venue, well organised and a great atmosphere. I loved it regardless of the weather ... i'm just grateful that i have my health to enjoy events such as this.
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: hogmonster
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 3rd year running :-) I'll be back! Top race for everyone - come on in!
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: sean pitchforth
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race for any level of runner
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Pritchett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: An excellent venue and event
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Joolska
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If it hadn't poured with rain it would have been close to perfect
In full: I agree that rowing lakes aren't the most picturesque places but they have lots of nice, flat paths/roads around them which are great for running on. And they do beat industrial parks for views.
Organisation was almost faultless. I didn't have problems with my number disintegrating, but it's a concern that a lot of people did. Goody bag was pretty good for the price and a nice chunky medal if that's your kind of thing.
I'll be back next year as I missed my 40 minute target by 8 seconds, so Dorney Lake and I have unfinished business. But hopefully next year 40 minutes will be a distant dream and I can aim for something faster ;-)
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: RunningCommentary
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fast and flat
In full: Overall an excellent race with nice medal and goody bag. Very fast, flat course around the lake. Easy parking.
Two complaints: I'd no idea where the start line was, so was unsure when to start my watch. And the numbers started to disintegrate in the rain, and a lot of people had to stop and reattach.
But the positives outweigh these complaints. Good event, generally well organised. It helped that there was a tri happening later in the day which attracted the garb vendors.
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: MtR
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fast, flat open course - great race.
In full: A really well organised race. A really good, fast flat course (as long as the wind doesn't blow). But very, very wet yesterday. Not that this had much affect on my enjoyment. Excellent medal and goody bag as well. And results up on the website in 2 hours - excellent!
Date of review: July 1, 2007
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