Christmas Pudding Dash  Here's how RW members rated this race (89 votes). | 81 to 89 of 89 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
2006 race reviewed by: Dips
 | | 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: Great pre christmas run with good atomsphere
In full: Good event and really friendly marshalls. Shame the Mulled Wine ran out but with 100+ registering on the day a shortage or goodies is to be expected. Liked the two laps, the hill was certainly managable and at least you know to keep some in the bank for the second time around. I felt absolutely NO confusion with mile markers..even the most inexperienced runner must be able to work out they haven't run 3 miles in about 10 mins or less!!
This one is all about enjoying a nice run out with a festive touch.
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jigger
| | 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: Excellent atmosphere and very friendly. Great fun and the hills weren't too bad, muddy in sections but a definate for next year!
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mr. Fink-Nottle
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great family atmosphere.
In full: Very well done on this inaugural race, there will need to be improvements of course but overall very good. What will need attention is the accurate measurement of the course, and, because it is a multi-lap course, the mile markers could indicate the mile for each lap. For example, we got to Mile 1 with the marker saying Mile 3, and Mile 2 showing as Mile 4. Therefore. perhaps have two markers side by side showing which lap they refer to. Get me? Good to hear the Race Director state at the post-race prizegiving that shortages on medals and Christmas puddings would be sorted out to those without.
Keep it up, and let's keep raising funds for the Martha Trust, the prime beneficiary of the event. That's the most important thing.
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: scrummy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice course
In full: Well new course and very nice indeed even when your not feeling well!
nice marshalls and great on site facilities only moan not enough goodies to go around! some of the mile markers where very confusing, several of the runners thought they where on there last mile in fact there was 2 more to go!
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Annie Phillips 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great start to Christmas!
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Jo Payne 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: The muddy hill was a killer
In full: The first half of the lap was ok, but the big hill in the second half was a killer especially as it was wet, muddy and very slippery.
The majority of runners were club runners, so those at the back get lapped pretty early.
A one circuit would be better
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: bushsquatter
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: it would be nice to do a 5 mile loop and not have to do that hill twice
In full: it would be nice to do a 5 mile loop and not have to do that hill twice.
Also I would prefer to run on the narrower trails; there are a lot of them.
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: judy colbran
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good fun race
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: beatty
| | 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: Challenging in parts - that hill!!
Date of review: December 23, 2006
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