Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding 10k ChallengeHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (127 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: jaycmoore
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One event not to miss, can't wait for next year!
In full: I've run this event the last two years [2008, 2009] and have to say it's the one event that I can't wait for.
The atmosphere is brilliant, very friendly and vibrant, especially with Christmas in the offing. The course is superb, a mix of sand, mud, water and a dash of country lane.
It isn't the easiest 10k you'll do, but it's one you won't regret!
Date of review: January 26, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Dominic Shields
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The best multiterrain race in the known universe
In full: My fifth time in five years, no other multiterrain race I have done is anything like as "multi" - don't change anything. Good to see that the chicanery from some competitors at the top of the dune in 2008 was not repeated.
Date of review: December 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: seren nos
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: still one of the best races on the running calender
In full: the weather was brillliant once again......although i was worried at the start when it tried to rain for a minute but the organisers soon sorted that out:)...the course is so varied that there is no time to get bored..It is a great way just to enjoy a run before Christmas......organisation was brilliant again......would recommend this race.......but as it fills up I will keep quiet about it next year until after i have sent off my entry........this is one race that i do not want to miss
Date of review: December 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SHECO
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: GREAT FUN
Date of review: December 17, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil-by-Sea
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb - again!!!
In full: Well organised and a great atmosphere - keep it going Brackla H's!!
Date of review: December 15, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mr Phil [now a fully paid up member of the sub 20 club!]
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: once again, the weather was booked! thanks to all for making it a great day again!
Date of review: December 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: David Parry 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Must do race
In full: Big Dipper tough, good atmosphere. No free soup as seen in previous years but cant grumble given the entry fee. All in all a great race.
Date of review: December 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: fatdisco
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: just what santa ordered!!
In full: first time running this race,certainly not the last.a sand mountain to begin and a rather chilly pool close to the finish.bring on 2010!!
Date of review: December 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Welsh Alex
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Why buy a Christmas Pudding when you can Run for one ?
In full: :-)
This beautiful festive pootle over a little sand dune, a common and a sewage works never fails to please. With an estuary and streams to finish what more than a Chrstmas Pudding to finish could you desire, oh, other than more than two rolls of paper per portaloo.
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Date of review: December 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Iron Pingu
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Top race
In full: Found this quite a toughie but lots of fun. Great start up the sand dune, I've never heard so much heavy breathing in my life as I did at the top! I'm cross I didn't have the mulled wine, at the time it didn't seem like a good idea. The stream was VERY cold at the end, I'm hoping for some heating solution next year because I'll definately be back for more :)
Date of review: December 14, 2009
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