Arundel Castle 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (90 votes). | 1 to 10 of 20 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2004 (20 votes) | | Overall score | | 79% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 50% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 62% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 61% |
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2004 race reviewed by: i hate hills
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: excellent race
In full: The first 5k are up hill so you need to pace yourself other wise you will run out of steam. The next 2k are down hill before you go up again but this up hill is not that long. The final 3k is the time to kick and go for a good time. i will do it again.
Date of review: September 10, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: discodragon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: took my own time. For those competitive folks out there an improved finish is needed. know that the organise is looking into it. a challenging course for someone who doesn't like hill but otherwise faultless.
In full: i'm not really competitive so the shambolic end didn't pose a problem for me. I just took my own time from my watch. For those competitive folks out there an improved finish is needed. I know that the organiser is looking into it. a challenging course for someone who doesn't like hill but otherwise faultless.
Date of review: September 3, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: gil bates
| | 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 and friendly race
Date of review: September 2, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Charlie Crawford
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenging coures but well worth the effort
Date of review: September 2, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: paul franklin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Steady climb to 5k, then a shorter steeper climb near the finish. If you run a good time here, you've definitely earnt it!
Date of review: September 2, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Matty H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard work but enjoyable.
In full: Only my 2nd competetive 10K, and much more challenging than the flat course I did in Worthing ! Hill training definitely paid off as the incline between 7 & 8 K was hard work. Early morning dew made the mud and grass a bit slippy, and the ruts on the downhill stretches were a little hazardous. The 2 killer bits for me were seeing runners in front of me coming back up through the castle grounds after the 9K marker (just how long is this last K! ) and the uphill finishing line. Good organisation, lovely momento, generous local support, but wish the race map could have been clearer. I hope to be back next year !
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Tubby2Bellies
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First half up hill, thruogh castle and onto its grounds. Then sharp grass downhill, then a bit uphill, before ending thru castle.
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Will01
| | 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: Seems like the first 5.5kms are uphill, then another uphill at 7kms just to keep you honest. All in all, it's a good test in a beautiful part of the country - good country pubs close by for post run sustinence!
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Emma G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great support, lovely views, no traffic!!!
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Emma Parkes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: the hill between 7k and 8k was really cruel, as was the 20% incline to the finishing line
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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