Birchwood 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (149 votes). | 1 to 10 of 20 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2008 (20 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 61% | | PB potential | | 83% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 83% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Kenny
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good race - flat with PB potential
Date of review: November 4, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rick Donohue
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good Sunday morning race
In full: Only a couple of inclines, nothing to worry about though, PB definatley possible, good momento as well.
Date of review: August 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ozvaldo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A good, fast course, shame i had too many beers the day before!1
In full: Definate PB potential but i didn't exactly prepare the best way! Only complaint would be the lack of portaloos, and the awkward security guards in the adjacent shopping centre stopping runners from using the toilets there.
Date of review: August 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: gary wenn
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A flat fast course
In full: not very scenic, as it is mainly main roads and shopping areas, but it is flat and the promise of a fast time is there. Unusual memento adds to the occasion to.
Date of review: August 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ian Pickford
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lost count on the no. of roundabouts!
In full: Well organised run, nice and flat bar a few inclines over the motorway.
Date of review: August 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Gamble 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent organisation, plenty of helpers and encouragement.
Date of review: August 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Helen W
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great all round club race
In full: I actually got a PW (personal worst!) as I'm out of practice but that didn't spoil it at all. Lots of club runners but plenty of people at the back with slowcoaches like me as well, and every I met was very friendly. Marshalls were the best I've ever experienced in a race - pointed out the route, stopped traffic at roundabouts and very encouraging. Chip timing good, towel and flowers lovely touch. As others have mentioned could do with a few more portaloos though.
Date of review: August 20, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Unsafe Breadbin
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well-organised race on an interesting course
In full: This race has enough variety for to suit runners of all abilities. The three M-way bridges in the second half are testing if you attack them but overall it's a fast course that will yield PBs.
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: LCB27
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A nice course and a well run event.
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cavarama
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent Race, Thoroughly Enjoyed It!
In full: Good course, excellent marshalling and nice unusual memento at the end. I liked the flowers, too!
Only small whinge - more portaloos would have been good - that was one long queue for a pee before the start!
Date of review: August 19, 2008
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