Harlow 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (119 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: pauldd100
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Should have brought the speedos, a towel and some factor 20.
In full: Costa del Harlow. Wow. Was aiming for something nice around the 72 minute mark but realised somewhere around the 25 yard mark that that was not going to happen. I was wondering for a good half a mile where the 1 mile marker was so knew I was in trouble. Left my mountaineering gear at home so had some trouble getting up mouth Harlow on 8 miles. Struggled over the finish line on 78 minutes
On a serious note I thought the marshals were fantastic, some of the best I've seen and plenty of the as well. The water stations were perfectly spaced and the route was very nice indeed. A great race apart from the heat. I would love to give this a good shot in cooler conditions.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Essex Kev
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, very hot!
In full: A good race, got a PB despite the heat.
Loads of marshals on the course but the car parking could have been better organised with marshals at the entry points telling you that they are full rather than waiting for you to drive in!
Other than that struggling to find any major faults, some orange squash would have been nice at the finish! Liked the t-shirt but a more permanent momento would have gone down well even if its just a keyring or something!
Will prob do again.
Thanks to the marshals, you were great around the course and really friendly.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: sharon bannister
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: damned hot!!!!
In full: Hottest race I've ever done!! No chance of personal best but definately challenging. Well organised, lots of friendly marshalls and police presence. Couldn't have done it without the girls!! Where next?
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bacon Sandwich
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Give me 30 minutes with the nice person who thought up the hill at mile 8!
In full: OK, an opinion from a novice's perspective for what it's worth. This was only my second organised race following my 56 mins at the Lea Valley 10K a few weeks earlier. It's safe to say that I was a bit wary of doing a 10-miler, as I thought it might have been a step up too soon...and looking at the other comments on here from previous years didn't do much to boost my confidence either! Anyway, I did the distance on a treadmill beforehand and decided "what the hell" do it and just aim to get round without stopping. The outshot? In the end I found it bl**dy hard-going but I must admit, very rewarding at the end. The heat was terrible (29 degrees) but I just went at my own pace and actually enjoyed the first 5 miles. Miles 6 and 7 got a bit tough as it got hotter and hotter and the old legs slowed down, but then came Mile 8...and that hill! God that killed me! To my dismay I had to power-walk the last 2 thirds of the hill, but at least the sight of many others doing the same (including plenty of club runners) gave me some pride back. It did take it out me though, and I was pretty much shot for the last 2 miles, although I did run it...slowly. But I made it to the track, managed a sprint down the home straight, and finished on 1:35:00....faster than when I did the distance on the treadmill (in an air-conditioned gym on a zero gradiant)!!! I will admit, there were times whereI was loathing it, my legs hurt like hell the day after, but I left with a huge grin on my face :¬D. By the way, the marshals were billiant! Great encouragement all round. Will probably do it again now that I know what to expect. I just hope it's cooler next year!
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: DENNIS NORMAN
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good run. Scenery could be better.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Will
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great day again and very well organised. Plenty of marshalls and community /police officers to make the crossings safe.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Boss_Hogg
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised event
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Moston
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable, away from traffic and well planned
In full: My first time doing this race and found everything well organised, from parking to refreshments. I agree that the hill in the park at 7-8 mile was a bit tricky, but next year I'll be prepared for it. Worth doing again.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: floatingvan
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: hmmm...
In full: So much hotter than last year, not a bad race considering tho. I noticed the hills a lot more this yr and that one at 8...enough said!! Great to finish on the track this year, gave a bounce to my stride-actually managed a PB!! Shocking! Great to have a t-shirt this year too.
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: AgedAlan
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot & hilly
In full: Superb organisation and brilliant marshalling. An interesting "little" run in the heat. Was OK to around 7 miles, but then really struggled in the heat and had to walk some parts (especially the hill leading to the 8 mile marker). Poor time overall (worst ever 10 mile time), but I wasn't expecting much due to an injury in MK Half 2 weeks before. Might do this one again, if it is a lot cooler!
Date of review: August 6, 2007
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