The H30 Pro Castle Combe 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (182 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Katie_P
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellently organised - shame the weather couldn't be sorted!
In full: The organisation of the race was faultless, fellow nutters who ran in the wind & rain were all very friendly. I will definitely be back.
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Unicorn
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Absolutely lousy weather ruined a good race
In full: Strong winds and rain ruined the race, and not too many people turned up this year. However, it was well organised and the circuit, (short loop and then three laps of the race track is great. Personally, three laps is the perfect number for any race - one to find your way, two to let it sink in and then a final hard lap. You cannot see the whole lap at any point, so it does not get demoralising, and it is a lightly rolling course with varied sections, but not quite hilly. Given a wind less than 50mph it could be quick, (and it still was quick for the winners - supermen!) I will come here next year, hoping for a sunny March day, and maybe a PB.
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Do2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Probably The Wettest, Windiest, Coldest Race I've Ever Done
In full: And that was just the warm up lap - just the one, couldn't face anymore! Circuit potentially fast on a warmer, dryer but more importantly less wondy day - very exposed - its a motor racing circuit afterall.
Excellent cafe facilities - much needed dryness for today! Enthusiastic organiser, commentator, and participants (you had to be to go out in today's weather.
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Straycelt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite horrendous weather it went like clockwork
In full: Big events could learn from this. Number had pre-entered runners' names on. Chips and straps for the chips both issued on the day. Results available a stroll from the finish, overall, gender and category. Well marshalled. Okay, it's a race circuit, it's three laps but on a good day a pb is almost certain. It's never going to be picnic material but it's not bad if you could see through today's driving rain. The wind was constant, sometimes a plus others not on this very exposed course. Duchtubs not being used much outside in the force 10 but understandable and heaven help the souls doing both the 10k and the duathlon, especially with the cool down in between. Great vfm goody bag,(Water bottle, food, energy stuff and t-shirt...)almost overload and would personally swop for medal, towel etc but hey, they did well. Journey to and parking at the venue straightforward. This race has great potential and deserves more, much more support. I will be back. Catering facilities adequate but tea and coffee could both be stronger for my palate would be my one big build
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Em2run
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Despite horrendous wind and rain, still smashed my PB!
In full: Because of the weather there wasn't really any spectators to egg you on except for some friends that stuck the weather out! But I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to run around the circuit to get a feel for the whole course as driven at numerous events. And to be able to smash my PB in rain and strong wind, means that it is an exceptionally quick course where who knows what time you could achieve in perfect conditions....
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Angie Rees
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent goody bag!!!
In full: This course is a good pb potential however due to the strong winds and rain today i doubt anyone would get a pb!!! I did it last year and this time it was a lot better organised, calling out the names at the finish was really nice too, excellent tshirt and goody bag, will def do it again, hopefully better weather then!!!!
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Sean McHenry
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely wet head wind - None scenic lap based race, but you can get a great time
In full: Shame about the force 10 gale, however my second 10K event (Wyvern Xmas Cracker being the other).
Matched my time there abouts, considering the conditions I am happy.
Nice goody bag, great timing, shame about the weather otherwise I would have been in the dutch tub!
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Gill Rogers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: blustery day but great run!!
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: salesy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Course nice and flat weather terrible
Date of review: March 4, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Mat Dorn
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: re: not bad - could do better
In full: Definate PB Course. I slashed 1min 47 secs of my previous best ( swansea 10k) and I even strained my calf at the 5k mark! Organisation wasnt great. Long wait to get number and then a bizarre walk following the organiser up to the start point followed by a few minutes wait which started to let the cold set in . Also wasnt sure about the organiser chalking the finish line as we watched on!
Freindly enough and good intentions. The course itself was bland but who cares if you can get a PB.
Nice goody bag and mug although I always prefer a medal! ( just my preference). I did the pembrey run last week and it had a bigger event feel to it.
With some tweaks this could be good.
Possibly see you next year.
Date of review: November 26, 2006
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