Goring 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (103 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: TooManyTrainers
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A pretty, well organised run and a lovely day to boot
Date of review: March 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Glyn Jones 14
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Your taking the p*** by not bothering with the right medal
In full: What a joke , we have a double gold olympic medalist starting the race with his medals and you couldn't be bother to give us an 09 medal - shame on you , we give you our money, travel at our own cost to the event and train without a memento. Disgraceful - a mars bar at the end summed up your commitment and attention to detail.
Date of review: March 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: fuzzy mike
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a great scenic undulating 10K, well worth getting out of bed for
In full: well organised jaunt around the Goring countryside. 10k of undulating (almost traffic free)roads. weather was fabulous, not quite a PB course, but my best time for 18months. twisty narrow final 300ish meters minimises sprint finish, but a minor point in a great race. will definately be back next year.
Date of review: March 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martin Griffiths 2
| | 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: A good local race, well organised with great views.
In full: A good challenging course and well organised.
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mad Uncle Bob
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful scenery, challenging hills, well-organized
In full: I really enjoyed this race, though I was mortified to be beaten by the camel. The organization was excellent for such a huge number, but the queues for medals and drinks at the end were a bit too long, I got rather chilled. The free cup of tea warmed me up nicely.
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Running Splat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice race, good local support and a free cup of tea at the finish
In full: Organised to raise funds for the local school and well supported by marshalls and the local community. Definitely not a PB course because of the hills, but a good test of leg strength and a fun down hill finish, although having to run past the start with still 0.5km to go was psychologically challenging!
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Potty Sue
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Start of race involved 1km of steady ascent which was an energy zapper. The day was lovely and the views beautiful. Would do it again.
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Seaden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The views from the hill tops were great, but tough getting to them
In full: Great run, obviously organised by a sadist. The scenery was great, and the nice open views meant you could see what is coming, and what has been. Really pleased with the time, particularly consideirng the hills.
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: DNB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely countryside, well-organized, nice atmosphere
In full: Lovely route through rolling hills, which make it a bit more of a challenge than some races. Some narrow roads and paths make passing hard in places. Nice atmosphere, generally very well organized although the marshal by the place where a path suddenly narrows to single file wasn't shouting warnings, with the result that people were colliding with each other as they suddenly had to slow down. I saw a few people nearly fall. But overall very happy, especially as I managed to beat the camel home!
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Graeme Hackland
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Now I know what Hilly means, well organised tough 10k
In full: Fabulous run through the South Oxfordshire countryside, but OMG those hills. I knew from the first minute it was going to be tough and I still ache in new places 4 hours later. However the marshals, well-wishers, and beautiful countryside made it a fantastic race. I may even do it again!
Date of review: March 1, 2009
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