Swanley Christmas CaperHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (86 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2007 (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 87% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 55% | | PB potential | | 68% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 85% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Senior Vet
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I thought it was rural and mistook this for country and no-one mentioned the 10 mile hilll at the end. Only my 3rd race thoo
Date of review: December 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: snapper O'
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice bit of road
In full: Always like a bit of road running to supplement my usual muddy x-country diet and the chance to dress up like a potential mugging victim was quite a change.Hats off to Swanley club for organizing it.
Date of review: December 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Alison Lindsey
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fun even in the pouring rain
In full: This was my first Christmas Caper and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. there was a great atmosphere with lots of people making a real effort with their costumes. I did find that my fellow runners were not always the most considerate of people and a few of my friends commented that people would sprint past them just to grind to a halt almost in front of them which really screwed up their pace. I myself was rather miffed on coming to the final few hundred metres that the very narrow path was occupied by people with race numbers walking slowly that forced me onto the wet muddy grass verge where I did slip on my ankle a few times. Please people I know we all run for ourselves but try not to make it difficult for others! The organisation and route was excellent, although I didn't find the marshalls as encouraging as other races I have done but my friends actually said they found them really encouraging, one even commenting that they were their best marshalls ever. More power to them though for standing in the rain and the cold so a big thank you guys!
Date of review: December 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Festive Fun in Swanley
In full: Always a great event to end the year on. Excellent fancy dress this year - I must try harder next year!
Date of review: December 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dolly Dumpling
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: What a scream - a race where you can go for it if you like or run it as a club in fancy dress and have a laugh. Excellent fun!
Date of review: December 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mary Jermany
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Enjoyable,very friendly race
Date of review: December 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: J Parker 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly and efficient. Great pudding from Asda given out splendidly by Mayor
Date of review: December 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mike Weaver
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well organised seasonal run, well supported
Date of review: December 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jerry-
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Fun Run, everyone entered into the spirit of the occasion
In full: Nice little run, follows part of the Wilmington 10km, always good for a PB. Weather was wet this year but that paled into insignificance with the great runners and the friendly marshalls. Marshalls were great, very supportive and nice to see the Boys in Blue helping with the traffic
Date of review: December 9, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Cunningham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite the cold wet weather a great turnout with lots of Santa's helpers!
In full: ... although only 4.2 miles its tougher than it appears particularly the final uphill 0.2 to the finish. But nothing to complain about as this is a regular fixture in the racing year. Well done Swanley another fine caper!
Date of review: December 9, 2007
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