Mid Kent 5 Miler  Here's how RW members rated this race (19 votes). | 11 to 19 of 19 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
2011 race reviewed by: Gary Jackson 5
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Flat route in nice rural surroundings - very good PB potential.
Date of review: August 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alexander Holmes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised. Enjoyable run.
In full: Very fast course. Exceptional organisation. I like that the organises have already thought of improvements for next year starting and finishing at a better location.
Date of review: August 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Caz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent flat course around quiet country lanes, excellent pb potential! Finish needs to be off the main road for runners and spectators safety though.
Date of review: August 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: tobyhouse
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: low key, well organised event .long drive but worth it.
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Julian Teece
| | 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: My first 5 mile race: Midkent5@ stapleford in 44.04, not bad. Good flatish course through the countryside, I even overtook a few people!
In full: Nice to finish in the club house with some refreshments "warming down".
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Helen Proud
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very well organised, friendly good for PBs
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Carb loader
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB potential, pretty route, friendly, good starting time for August considering it could be hot. Nice medal. Perhaps consider offering a team prize next year. Thanks.
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: janice moorekite
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellant fo fast times. Quaint clubhouse + teas/coffees etc. Needs direction signage coming from Maidstone at clubhouse (was direction sign to venue other way in. )
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: David Jones 39
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed it; fast course in nice surroundings
In full: My first time at a relatively new race on the calendar.
I thought it was very good and really enjoyed it. It's advertised as a "PB" course and it definitely is. Although my PB days are alas, gone for ever, it was my fastest 5 mile time for several years and I'm more than happy with that.
Great value. The bacon rolls and hot drinks afterwards were excellent and the cricket club bar was ideal for those who needed something stronger !
Just 2 points for the organisers to consider: the finish could be moved to a less busy country lane, rather than the main road (although I realise that would involve changing the course) and more importantly, it definitely needs some portaloos at the start as toilet facilities at the clubhouse were very limited.
Taken overall though, I thought it was excellent and I'll definitely be coming back.
Date of review: August 7, 2011
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