Billericay Striders 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (125 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Boniface Earl Jones
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Worth a trip
In full: A tough course, but out of nowhere I pb'd by almost a minute, finishing in second place after a last kilometer burn-up.
Nice paper-weight / medal at the finish - looks better than the trophy for 2nd ;o)
Marshalled by large numbers in an efficient and friendly manner. Well done to the Striders for the excellent organisation.
Date of review: November 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Dull Napoleon
| | 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: Well organised, a credit to the Striders
In full: I have to admit that I wasn't expecting too much from this race, and initially it didn't start too well, queueing for a toilet that didn't have any toilet paper. But having replaced someone who dropped out, the organisers changed my identity with no fuss, and although the race start wasn't particularly scenic, the race soon opened out into beautiful undulating Essex lanes.
Other plus points were a well manned drinks station, accurate kilometer markers, an excellent goody bag, loads of marshalls, and a trophy, that even my wife admired when I got home.
Hardly surprising that the race was a sell out.
Date of review: November 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Forrest Gump 78
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great value, flat, quick, good marshalls and atmosphere
In full: Thoroughly enjoyed the run, very flat compared to other 10k's I've done knocking 2 mins off PB. Great gift and goodie bag at the end (Leeds castle 10k was twice the price to enter with nothing to show for it)
Date of review: November 8, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: jel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An extremely enjoyable race. The marshalls were a credit to the race organisers with their uplifting comments during the race. It was so good and so popular it makes me wonder why the Striders dont have more than one race a year?!
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: The Mystery Man
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best bit...the marshalling. Well done marshalls and race organisers
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: plodder2006
| | 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: only my 2nd 10k, but thought it was v well organised, nice scenery and a really nice medal at the end.... and I knocked 3mins off my pb, woo-hoo!
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: sharon bannister
| | 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: brilliant value, nice trophy and goody bag. Friendly and enthusiastic marshalls. First 10k race entered and am still buzzing as did much better than I expected. Well worth it for a first event or any event. Nice route and very well organised.
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Kuzu
| | 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: Well organised, friendly feel, and great goodies at the end!
In full: This was a really great race to do, have missed out 2 previous years as tried to turn up on day and get in but its "sell out" status shows its popularity, quite deservedly. I was s bit nervous about the rumoured 'hilly' course but it was fine, maybe a little 'challenging' at the start but attainable, even beat my Southend 10k time!! Really well organised, good facilities, (great goodies) definately do it again, congratulations to the Striders!
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: SueD
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely course and nice goody bag at the finish.
Date of review: November 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: toooo fizzy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: yet again a brillisantly organised race in spectacular weather and in lovely surroundings - my fave 10k
Date of review: November 5, 2006
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