Wymondham 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (118 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: kiki d.
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well-organised, great marshalls, no showers!
In full: First outing at this distance. Lucky we had beautiful sunshine though wind made it tough in places. Marshals great with loads of encouragement. Could have done without long walk back to car at finish (also signposts would have been useful). Happy with my goody bag, I got a headband, running mate less impressed with her inflatable 'thing'!
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Sam Michell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% |
In short: Extremely well organised, very friendly people, great running route
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Deb789
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Really enjoyed this, although the wind was relentless.
In full: Parking easy, and Race HQ all close to the start. Glad I was collected at the finish and didnt have to walk back to the car at the end though! Marshals were great, lots of water stations, will be back again.
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Fen Tortoise
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely marshals, good course and very friendly
In full: My first 20-miler was a great experience thanks to the lovely, encouraging marshals, good organisation and beginner-friendly atmosphere. The gusts of wind I could have done without but otherwise lovely weather. Water stations were well-manned and frequent enough.
I didn't enjoy the walk back to my car from the finish but I should have parked closer! Can't believe so many negative comments about the memento - a re-useable bag is 100% better than a tacky medal or t-shirt in XL that gathers dust in the cupboard and the chocolate bar made my day when I found it. Well done WAC; a great race and worth the drive out of the Fens.
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: HayleyB
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Deceptively tough
In full: Good organisation and a nice varied course. The hills, although seemingly gentle were quite tough in reality. Really good marshalls - encouragment in spades. I'll be back. Perhaps a medal next time?
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Laura Prime
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gain a PB - disappointed at "bag" as memento!!
In full: Managed to knock 23mins off my Bury20 in 2007. Great course and excellent marshalls dotted about. However "Starting Point" was non-existant - even marshalls were a little confused. Disapointing memento!
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nik Chapman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good rolling circuit but very exposed to the winds at times. Good support along the way with adequate water stations. Poor goodie bag at the end
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: NICOLA HUNT 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The wind was frustrating but made the course challenging in places. Achieved a PB taking 8 mins off my time for this race last year. Much better finish this year, good organisation, friendly and supportive marshalls - disappointed with the bag
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: john baker 7
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mashalling good and very friendly. No bacon rolls available at the end though o
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Freemers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race - could have done without that wind though!
In full: 2nd time I have done this, but first time in 3 years. I'd forgotten about the hill coming back into town at around 18 miles - that was tough! Thanks to all the marshals who cheered me on - I was wearing number 1!
Disappointed with the bag at the end.
Date of review: March 9, 2009
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