Folksworth 15Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (218 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Mark_Hardiman
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, challenging hills, fantastic organisation, a classic on the race calendr
In full: Kind of really enjoyed getting round, second year running this and managed to shave a few minutes of last year's time (hooray!). Great organisation with limited resources. Enough to do for spectators/kids duting the race I'm told. I found the 6 (2 times 3, right) hills harder than other runners it seems, especially second time round. Overall a good challenge, and seamless organisation to boot.
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ultra Ted
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I WILL be back next year.
In full: Superb race, 3 very challenging hills but these are backed up with 3 good downhill sections.
The first half of the lap is challenging and the slower half. The second half is quicker and that sets you up for a fantastic finish.
Any 15Mi race where your last 2 miles are your fastest in the race is great in my book.
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ChrisT
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great support from the race officials, thanks all
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Speedy Brear
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Warmer then Windy Up Hill
In full: Nice Start for the 1st lap.But its differcult 2nd lap with wind behind you.
More fun with the crowds cheer you on depite we coming back in a small villange Hall and the Cup of Tea's should be free just after the race for re-freshments? I will return next year ?
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Duane Daugherty 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging 2 lap course. A couple of big hills and quite a strong win this year. Very well organised with enthusiastic marshalls. A great way to start the 2008 season.
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: No sprint finish
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging race for those in FLM training - and indeed for those who aren't!!
In full: Great course with a couple of challenging hills. Good atmosphere - with great organisation and marshalling by Yaxley RC. Yaxley do well with limited facilities - with the tea being particularly welcome!! The course/race were better than my run - which was pretty damn terrible - shame as the conditions were pretty good.....
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Fat Squirrel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great, and constantly improving race. Well reccomended.
In full: The organisers are not blessed with the best facilities. Little car parking and poor facilities at race HQ. Yet what they achieve despite this is amazing. The logistics of parking in lots of different places, in some cases over a mile away and having shuttle buses is pretty remarkable.
Clearly lessons learnt from previous years have led to constant improvements and it gets better with age.
The marshalling is top notch. Good traffic control with good amounts of encouragement.
T shirt is a good quality one.
This one has become a regular feature on my racing calendar and based on this year, it will continue to.
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: steve strickland
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: good hilly challenge brilliantly marshalled
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Bruce Trotter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good challenging course and fine organisation and atmosphere
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Lesley Mercer 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: An Excellent challenge - So glad I entered
In full: Was extremley nervous before the race as most people had running club vests on and I was beginning to think that I was out of my depth. This is my first attempt at this distance and throughly enjoyed the race, especially when the wind was behind us. The organisation of the race was excellent, well done to all the helpers and marshalls.
Date of review: January 20, 2008
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