Merthyr Mawr Christmas Pudding 10k ChallengeHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (127 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Dafo
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Awesome race yet again, lung busting up the Dipper, and icy toes in the stream
Date of review: December 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Double J
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good one to end the year with!
In full: With over 700 in this years race the start was a bit tight! Perhaps the organisers will limited it to 700 next year. Recomend you get your entry in early. Worth doing at least once in your life. I will be back.
Date of review: December 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: old father tim
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great off-road race with a serious altitude problem - top bananna !
In full: Well done Brackla Harriers for organising such a great and unique race - 600 is probably about the limit on the current course though. Can't wait for next year - some training may even be resorted to !
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Steve Lawrence 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 1st Rate Course.
In full: Incredible challenging course. 6 Toilets for 600 runners, 2 of which were out of order. No less than 40 people waiting all morning up to race start time. £10 entry on day but with no goodie bag - not even a complimentry soup and bread roll. Unbelievably unfair as pre entry was £7. Would have been fairer to charge £5 on the day. Despite this I would do race again next year but will bring potty and my own flask of soup.
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: H H Silva Lining
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent preparation for the excesses of Christmas, playfully challenging.
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Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: gareth sherrington
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: wow first bit was a bit of shock but great once you get to the top! superb raceb
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ian Gall 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: SANTAstic race!!
In full: The first time I have done this one (even though its just down the road from where I live). Friendly marshallers, a BIG (!!) sandy dune to run up, nice scenery, splashing through water to finish AND a Christmas pudding in your goodie bag. What more can you ask for! The soup and roll at the end managed to warm up bits I had long lost the feeling in. Thank you Brackla Harriers for organising a great run.
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Loppy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First time I'd entered an "off road" race, but had a great time. All the marshals were great and the atmosphere was really good. Really cold but gorgeous day.
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Potatojunkie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Sand, water, mud and free pudding. If only all sundays were like this.
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Lloyd.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: excellent race, so much fun!!!!
Date of review: December 16, 2007
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