Swindon 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (71 votes). | 31 to 40 of 71 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2010 race reviewed by: Kate Dempsie 2
 | | 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: Enjoyable despite the cold.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: David Searle 4
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I enjoyed it and I'll do it again next year. I did a PB so its quite quick even with the long hill which you go up twice!!
In full: Car Parking was a bit congested but not as bad as it looked. Facilities almost non-existent. Friendly runners. Started late. Start was a bit far from car park. The weather was wet but cleared up. Overall a bit basic but enjoyable.
Date of review: November 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Heavyweight
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very good race & nicely organised by grassroots.
In full: Slight delay at the start as many people arrived within a few minutes of the race starting. Nice two lap course that is almost as flat as you can get - bit exposed though so you have to expect a little weather. Good mix of abilities.
Date of review: November 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Natalie Sandifer
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: my first 10k, was encouraged by the leaders
In full: I wouldn't call the profile flat, there were a couple of hills, particularly at the start line.
Whilst being lapped by the leaders they all spoke words of encouragement and as a beginner I wasn't intimidated at all by the regulars.
The parking arrangements could have been better as runner being dropped off had to wait for the stayers to park first.
Although the weather at this time of year is quite challenging (mainly the strong winds) the slight drizzle and quick showers were welcoming.
Was disappointed that the presentations were all over when I finished, missed it by five minutes.
Date of review: November 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jonathan Weedon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not an easy race in that weather
In full: First of all I echo the sentiment that this race would be better held in the spring, or perhaps in September when the weather is kinder as despite some deceptive inclines there is definite PB potential here.
Very well organised as I would expect from Grass Roots events but there needs to be some cut off point for accepting on the day entries. I'm not sure I get these people who turn up 15 minutes before the start expecting to still be able to register.
Nice touches were the raffle at the start and the announcement that there was a gentleman of 81 competing in the race - an inspiration to the rest of us.
Thanks as always to the organisers and the marshals for putting on a brave face despite the conditions.
Date of review: November 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Stacey Dunn
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Flat run, which could be fast if not for the windy conditions. Well organised and nice medal and jelly babies at the finish
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sally Hunter 4
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable course, but challenging up-hill finish
In full: The weather made the course much tougher than it should have been i.e. every time it came to an up-hill section it was into the wind. It was well organised, with a good sense of community and the results were out quickly.
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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0 race reviewed by: HeatherS
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: |
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: HeatherS
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite the cold and windy weather (November after all !) a great turnout, well organised, thanks to all the marshalls who were very encouraging , look fwd to next year !
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: woody3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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