Matthew Walker 10k xmas pud race  Here's how RW members rated this race (140 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Ben Troth
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Issue with horses using the briddle at the same time.... :-/
In full: I was starting to dig in on the bridle path at about 8km then some horses were running alongside me. I'll probably upset some equestrians but I think its irresponsible to take a horse into a confined space (the briddle path was set down with hedge banks either side.)
I made the choice when a group of horses were coming down the hill and there was a dog walker in between them to stop. It was just to dangerous to stand in-between them all. I wasn't going to get a pb but standing still for 40 seconds while the horses were restless with the dog nearby really ruined the day.
***The organisers need to stop the horse riders using the briddle path during the race. Its a huge safety risk and unfair on the horses being stressed by people running in bright clothing etc nearby.***
Date of review: March 12, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Dermot Toberty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and very enjoyable.
Date of review: November 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: YVONNE Twelvetree
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: It was a beautiful sunny autumn day-and a well organised scenic race
Date of review: November 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Gibbon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: As good as ever a great local 10k race.
In full: Credit has to go to Heanor RC for consistantly putting on a good race. The course is a good one tough enough to be challenging but still fast. Good organisation and i will continue to do this for years to come.
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jon Bates 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyed it for my first 10K. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Hazel Mrozek
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good event will be back next year
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lee Currie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jane White 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Angiedoodle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Lovely day, didn't mind the first bit round the industrial estate one bit but missed most the scenery of the second half.... too busy avoiding potholes! Why do race organisers always throw a killer hill in right at the end? But then, where would the fun be without it? Hope to be back next year!
Date of review: November 16, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Mansell 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race
In full: Excellent race, well organised, seems a fast course, pity I was nursing injury as it has good pb potential. Finishers xmas pudding was very large, impressive. Other pudding races I have completed over the years only gave tiny puddings. I will be back next year.
Date of review: November 15, 2009
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