Birchwood 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (149 votes). 2005 race reviewed by: treadmiller
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: some congestion problems at finish but overall well marshalled and nice touch to reopen entries after official limit was reached
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: moolarb
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fairy dull route, though flat-ish and definite PB potential.
In full: The end of the race was shambolic with long queues while one bloke read everyone's numbers for position/timings. Absolutely gasping for a drink and needed to warm down too. Shame really, as the event was otherwise well organised and friendly.
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Tornado Trainers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it!!
In full: Got a PB on this one. Had a great day, great weather and the course was great too! Thanks to everyone for all their support, and not forgetting the marshals for their words of encouragement!
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Jedi Runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good race. The towel beats another t-shirt hands down!!
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: brownyboi
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I had a great time and PBed it. The 400 and 200m markers near the end were pure genius, I'd do it again for sure. Only downside wsw
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ged56
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Full fast field. Only 3 bridge hills. Far better than old course..
In full: With today's heat, Runners would have benefitted from end drinks being available NEXT to the funnels, rather than after the funnels..A long, hot, dry wait.
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: David Munday
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race with great weather. Good scenery and the hills that were there were very short lived.
In full: A really enjoyable race. Very good set-up, not really feeling like you had to wait, just turn up, run, and end up having lots of fun. Ran it as a pacer for my sister who is starting out at running and it was the first time that she went round without stopping to walk. I was really proud!
Towel, actually was a nice touch, but no flowers for me. I would encourage all to do this race!
Also, marshalls were v.nice, with enough encouraging words for all!
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Ian Dodds
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Flat first 2.5m on boring newtown roads, then much nicer on country lanes with a few ups and downs over motorway bridges. Unusual award of a towel with race name is a nice feature.
Date of review: January 4, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Dave The Ex- Spartan
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, great goody bag ( or at least a towel !) and flowers for the ladies
Date of review: September 21, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Chris Pickford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised, fairly flat, PB!
Date of review: September 19, 2004
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