Matthew Walker 10k xmas pud race  Here's how RW members rated this race (140 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Carly Spear
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, not as hily
Date of review: November 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mateusz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised race in the Derbyshire countryside.
In full: No problems at all with car parking, although I did get there quite early. Very well organised by the marshals. The large number of entrants (750) made for a good atmosphere. A good mix of scenery, both urban and rural. A few hills, so I had to pace myself a bit. A personal best too. Very pleased.
Date of review: November 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James Turton 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race - Pudding now waiting to be eaten..!
Date of review: November 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael Sellors
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely day for a run
In full: Perfect conditions- much better than the treacherous weather of last year. Course was much improved on last year- none of the killer hills but still undulating. Finish could have been better orgainised as there was no funnel so runners were overtaking after the finish. Overall a great race and I shall enjoy the Christmas Pudding with custard tonight!
Date of review: November 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rom
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very fun race - Open mine is an eye sore though
Date of review: November 16, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Mossy racer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: If that was the less hilly version I am pleased I did not run the old course.
In full: Shocking weather for the whole time of the race. The marshalls standing out in this weather were brilliant. The encouragement they gave all the runners around me was excellent. Found the long hill up to the finish very hard work especially as I was shattered.
Loved eating the pudding on Xmas day certainly a big attraction to do it again next year.
Date of review: March 31, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Helen Allen 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: enjoyed this as the first 10k i've ever attempted, fellow runners were proffessionally equipped which initially intimidated me however very friendlyd good challenging course i definately earnt my pint
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: runswithhangover
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brill "Pud", Average "Race"
In full: If I was cold and wet through then a big thank you to the marshalls, especially those who cheered us on despite, is well deserved. Didn't like the new route at all, and that had nothing to do with the hills (faster, flatter course? my a**e!) or the weather.
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: James Darley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worth the effort!
Date of review: November 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Goofy 07
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Matthew Walker Chrismas pudding that you get when crossing finishing line is better than any medal or tee-shirt1
In full: I have run this race many times; the change of course this year, together with the weather, made the going quite tough, although this could be down to my personal fitness at moment (?). Apart from the lack of changing/shower facilities, this is a very well organised run and if you have not run it before, worth including on your 2008 race calendar.
Date of review: November 23, 2007
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