Arden 9  Here's how RW members rated this race (112 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Ternana
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: keep up the good work!
In full: Well done on another good race, lots cooler than previous years thankfully! No flood realted issues, lucky there was the bridge over the ford on 2.5 miles! Fishermen at the lake need to be a bit more thoughtful though with their poles lying out across the track. Enjoyable race and back next year. Disappointed with this years goody bag, there wasn't one! Only for spot prizes!? Compared to last year this was a let down particularly when the goody bag was very good.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Darren Reeves
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: ovely sunday morning run, despite the fact that i stopped when some joker shouted 'Fault Start' and nearly got bundled over by the person behind me, and a few annoying notices. A very good race
In full: Thanks to the Marshall who let me take a 'CAUTION RUNNERS' sign
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Traci Alder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: just doesn't get any easier
In full: great race but it just doesn't get any easier. No real killer hills but there seems to be more ups than downs. Thanks to John from Stratford Athletic club for joining me for the last couple of miles when I needed to a move on. Will be back next year to try a bit harder
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Nozzer06
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A Good Day
In full: A good generally well organised race. I agree with earlier comments about what goody bags, finished well up the field but wasnt offered a goody bag and didnt even know there were any. But banana and choc bar were nice finish items. Overall, very enjoyable course and will be back next year!
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: NikW
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very Scenic and nice challenging course
In full: Hot day, nicely undulating, was willing the 7 mile drink station to come, but it was closer to 8 mile. Locals with hosepipes etc were very welcome.
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: harrytb
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: No major hills, low traffic flow and good to see plenty of runners in the bar
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Annie H
| | 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: A really well organised race that was very enjoyable.
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: rich T
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The most scenic road race in the Midlands !
In full: A wonderful race around country lanes, through scenic villages and past timber framed cottages. Reasonably hilly, and the weather was warm again this year, but I guess my major reason for struggling was that this was my 15th race in 29 days. Excellent organisation - shame about the over officious timekeepers who apparently disqualified the runner-up because he jumped the start by half a second. On a 9 mile road race - come on ?
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: kam kunar
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: really good event
In full: really enjoyable race - i found the first 5 miles and the last mile quite challenging esp in the sun but this made for a good varied run. i think runners would have benefited from some additional marshals though as occassionally i found myself moving from the left to right hand side of the road because other runners ahead of me were, for no apparent reason!
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: steve parks
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised race over a pleasant course.
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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