Self Transcendence 5K  Here's how RW members rated this race (211 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Jonathan Abel
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Organisation was hard to fault with friendly marshalls and clear signposting. Quite a broad mix of runners and flat as a pancake - definite PB potential here
Date of review: March 6, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Sprint Finisher
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, friendly marshals on hand with drinks each lap
In full: Marshals offered to take belongings to finish line just before start - a nice touch. Really well organised thank you
Date of review: October 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Christian Walter 3
| | 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: Very good Saturday morning run
In full: I was very positively surprised by this race not expecting too much from a small race in Battersea Park. However the race was well marked with supplies every 2 mile. Mile markers made perfect race timing possible, so if you want to get a new PB this race is for you. (I improved my PB by nearly 3 min). The race starts only a few minutes away from the train station which made the race even more convenient. Thanks to the organizers, well done!
Date of review: September 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jackie Comerford
| | 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: Friendly, positive atmosphere. Really enjoyed organisation and location.
Date of review: July 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Anne Roberts 8
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race
In full: Second Self Transcendence 10. Again race was very well organised and the marshals were excellent.
Date of review: July 16, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: naomi carlisle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first two races were Self Transcendence ones - and they couldnt have made me feel more welcome :)
Date of review: July 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Clare Whitworth 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Clubby feel, but even as a tortoise I felt welcome.
In full: I entered online, and had a problem finding the start (me not knowing the area, not their fault!) so had just collected my number as the whistle went. The lasses on the race desk were great at sorting me outreally quickly (thankyou).
The marshalls were encouraging, even though I'd been lapped by the winner as he crossed the line and was definately a back runner.
I may have caught it on a good day but the park was beautiful, and a quick course meant I nearly got a pb. Would definately do it again if I was in the area.
Date of review: June 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: On The Rails
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Fast, flat 10k for the experience runner
In full: My opionion for this race is that it is for the experience runners, almost clubby atmostphere. Marshalling was good on the 4 lap, repeatative course. Down side is that the course has a bad camber on the Vauxhall side curve to the course and that aprt from the marshalls, who were great, there is no other support for those looking for encouragement. The plus points is that the circuit is very flat and quick. Other park uses can be a low hazard. For £11 on the day don't expect much in return. Worth doing if there is nothing else in your diary for this early start.
Date of review: June 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: leoric
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: An good local race
In full: If you can get past the repetition(laps) its a very enjoyable race.Flat and fast and definetely PB territory.
Date of review: March 5, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Dan Mullins
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: October 8, 2010
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