Valentines 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (33 votes). | 11 to 20 of 33 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2012 race reviewed by: Danny Norman
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun
In full: First did this race 7 years ago, and for the first time for some reason I realised what a great job the marshalls do. I was well aware of just how many are out on route on all the major spots and do a great job to see us through safely. And this has always been the case everytine I've done this race.
Great job 26.2 once more.
Date of review: February 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Nick Plant
| | 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: Great Race as always - thanks to the Marshalls who stood out in the cold!!
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: pauljo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cold day - warm friendly atmosphere
In full: Well done marshalls and spectators for standing out in -2C temp, made their encouragement all the more apprciated. Distance from 9km to '400m to go' markers made me feel like a super athelete - thanks.
Date of review: February 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Maggie Flanagan
| | 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: Great marshalling, friendly atmosphere
In full: On a very cold morning, the marshalls did a fantastic job. The "bag room" team must also be mentioned - they did their best to get the runners to leave their bags in sufficient time.
Only thing to improve is the announcements - couldn't hear any of them!! However, this is definitely one to add to the race calnedar. Thank you all.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Go Caz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Worth braving the cold for!
In full: A really well organised race with great indoor facilities for before and afterwards. The marshalls coped valiantly with the cold and the traffic, and the whole process ran like clockwork. I've been doing this event for the past few years and hope to be back next February. It's true that the pace markers were a bit confusing and didn't match up with my Garmin but that is a minor point - I still got a PB!
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: chalkit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cold, but at least the rain stopped!
In full: First time for me on this race, and I was very impressed - the marshalls did an excellent job throughout, especially those having to hold up traffic from the various side roads. My only issue, as others have mentioned is the 8 and 9k markers being out, I did wonder what had happened to my pace when I hit the 8 sign!
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: MoscowFlyer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation of a very good race
In full: This was my first V10k and I was very impressed on the whole. The start/finish area was well organised, the marshalling and encouragement was spot on despite the really cold temperatures and the race itself was a good one even if, as already mentioned, the km markers were out (especially the last couple).
Around 7km it's a bit tough with a steady incline but overall it's definitely got potential for a PB. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: LORNA SMITH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great organisation. Ideal race HQ. Lots of really friendly marshals. I'll definitely be back next year.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: gomumgo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cold but fun!
In full: first time I've done this race and will definitely do it again. Well done to the race organisers and brilliant marshals all the way round the course. Agree with the earlier comment re. km markers but still a great race.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: AweSimon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Its as Cold As Ice
In full: Chilly. Bit of freezing rain an hour before the start, but none during the race. Fast course with well placed and encouraging marshalls all round. The organisation really was spot on. The only minor gripe were the 8km and 9km markers which were way out - but then, thats just being picky! Well done 26.2 RRC!
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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