Datchet Dash 10K at Dorney LakeHere's how RW members rated this race (161 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Andrew Dacombe
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race, very well organised and a great goody bag at the end
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Henry Harding
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: surpeb organised race
In full: excellent race well organised with marshalling and terrific goody bag.
lovely weather meant the three water stops were wll received,will definatly run this race again
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Keith Scudamore
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% |
In short: They don't come much better!
In full: Having competed in the Datchet/Dorney Dash since its beginning, the Lake venue is fantastic compared to the old trudge round the A4 and other local roads in Slough. Cannot fault the organisation. As a very long time runner I have tried to work out how I never achieve the time I expect on this pancake flat course. Indeed my best Dorney Lake performance came in an Asthma 10 km on a cool, windless, misty morning- so perhaps thats the answer. I have also seen theories that long straight flat courses are not always the quickest because of the boredom effect. Will analyse further next year!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Alex Joynson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great PB course
In full: As a former rower I have been to this venue close to 100 times I would have thought so knew what to expect. 2k rowing courses tend not to be overly exciting places but do offer pancake flat courses and no traffic. Really enjoyed the race and found there to be a full range of abilities. I did find that the heat got to me a bit in the 2nd lap and perhaps I could have hydrated better at the water stations, but overall a very good event and I'm looking forwards to doing this again next year where I hope I can smash my time from this year.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ninjaman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Just missed a PB
In full: I don't think I can blame the course or organisation though. I thought i was going to enjoy this even more than I did. The long stretches, as one other reviewer has already said, are pretty dull - and I do prefer a bit of shade. Still brilliantly organised and can easily manage the numbers.
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mo Koyejo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I really enjoyed the scenery and run inspired pb
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good flat, quiet (traffic free) location & well organised.
In full: Nice setting - open space, flat & traffic free, with good PB potential...if only I had not run the Yateley 10k the Wednesday night before!!! Great goody bag & a nice medal. Will be back next year - many thanks to the organisers, marshals & pace setters. Must remember the sun cream next time...
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gillian Poor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent organisation, best goodie bags yet! Well done DD's!
Date of review: June 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: MPC
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: first time on this event but found it a bit bland, flat tarmac path for 10k around a featureless man made lake. g
Date of review: June 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Welsh Rhi
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: perfect 10K. Best goodie bag ever had!
In full: Thanks to the marshalls, they were mega enthusiastic and cheery.
Date of review: June 7, 2008
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