Newham Classic 10K Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (97 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: www.justgiving.com/superwoman63
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: WONDERFUL WEATHER IN WEST HAM PARK
In full: The weather was wonderful and the atmosphere was fabulous. Tessa and her crew should be very proud of their hard work. I really enjoyed my JOG today and l can see this event getting BIGGER & BETTER. I met some great people today and look forward to doing this event in 2011. Thank you to the cheery marshalls & the support at the Olympic site.
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: greekweak
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: a great race
In full: a great flat race lots of turns. Maybe need more km markers for time. Great sight to see the olympic stadium and great for chearing by the runners as it was an out and back course.
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: SuperRunningMum
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Classic run
In full: What a lovely day and what a lovely race! My highlight was meeting one of my favourite athletics stars, the lovely Tessa Sanderson!
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Igor Cojusneanu
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good race!!!
Date of review: November 18, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Kennnedy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: August 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: MOHAMMED AKLAQUL-AMBEA
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Special because it's local, but locals few & far between.
In full: This was my first race ever at any distance, entering after the closing date. Having been obese only two months earlier and NOT training for any race, I completed it 32mins faster than the 1hr 20mins I thought it would take me.
NEGATIVES: Some organisers unsure as to where people should go and sign posting wasn't very clear. We were made to wait far too long at the start, in the cold, got cramp in both calves AT THE VERY START! It's a bit difficult in the first half, as there are numerous undulations and THAT narrow passage. There isn't much in the way of scenery, but it was nice to run past my old school! The km markers weren't very clear, had to ask the marshals, not easy when your gasping for air. Finally, don't expect many locals to give encouragement or provide atmosphere, other than right at the finish.
POSITIVE: Local residents could enter for FREE! have to pay in 2010 though. Good to see some famous sporting stars attend such as Tessa Sanderson & Michael Watson and famous locals such as the first 'Apprentice' winner Tim Campbell. Though there isn't much scenery, it was nice to run past the partially constructed Olympic stadium and run through West Ham Park.
Goody bag & medal: Nice white t-shirt with the event name and year on it as a memento and the granola bar and energy drink much appreciated! very decent solid metal medal with the event name and year on it.
Suggestions: Change the route to possibly take in Green Street and the Boleyn ground, you'd get more spectators/supporters.
Date of review: August 1, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mariola Viegas
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic Effort for its First Race!!
In full: Overall the race was well organised, great atmosphere and great scenery (Olympic Village). There was also good organisation in keeping the roads clear for the runners. The only negative, were issues with checking in bags, which started to resolve itself towards the end.
Looking forwards to next year!!!
Date of review: May 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lemmy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice race - shame about bottleneck.
In full: A nice local race, train to Stratford an hour beforehand, walked around shopping centre to keep out of cold, no problems with baggage, freezing while waiting for start, nice to hear Tessa and Michael Watson. Once race started weather weent nice and only issue was bottle neck. Eveyone we overtook, pushed in so we had to overtake them again! Maybe resolved for next year.
Excellent pack, t-shirts TOO BIG!!! I pushed wife towards Tessa who gave her a medal!! Wow!!
Date of review: May 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lesley Young 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: slightly disorganised at start. especially baggage, only one person taking bags
In full: flat course, nice touch was going into olympic park, although a bit congested. friendly marschals.
Date of review: April 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Natnog
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Loved it - even with the bottle neck
In full: Okay the bottle neck was frustrating, and it did ruin my time, but the course and the people made up for it. It was great fun and the marshalls were so lovely. I prefer races filled with mixed abilities so this was a definite winner for me. Will be back next year
Date of review: April 23, 2009
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