Cotgrave Paws 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (25 votes). | 1 to 10 of 10 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2010 (10 votes) | | Overall score | | 90% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 68% | | Atmosphere | | 86% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 90% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 84% |
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2010 race reviewed by: JOHN DUNCOMBE
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Steep hill is a bit of a killer but overall a nice race
In full: Glorious day, home made cakes at finish & a PB.
Not quite 2 laps of a relatively immature park, one killer hill between 6 & 7km that takes your breath for a while.
Date of review: April 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Edwin Silvester
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: As a first-time 10k runner, I think other races will struggle to match the atmosphere and surroundings of the Paws event. "The hill" aside, it's a great parkland route and the finish-line cakes were a nice touch!
Date of review: April 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: meadowsboy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic, great atmosphere, brilliant organisation, faultless!
Date of review: April 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Thomas 26
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent organisation and one great hill
Date of review: April 20, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Daniel McKeown
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly and hot, but great fun
In full: I heard a couple of veteran's of last year's race discussing THE hill at the start, which filled me with trepidation. I remarked to my mate that things with THE in front are seldom good - THE taxman, THE clap, etc.
The early stage was quite nice and scenic as we descended to a shaded towpath. It quickly changed though to uphill, out in the open sunshine. Just before 6km, we rounded a hedge to be confronted with THE hill, up which runners were slowing to a crawl or, in many cases, a walk. There was a bench at the top as well, which was devilishly tempting.
There was a bit of a snarl up at the end as it wasn't quite clear that runners were meant to funnel into a little taped alley - we were just going hell for leather uphill on the path and had to change direction at the very last second, which nearly involved me shoving the girl in front of me into a thicket. That aside, the organisation was splendid and there was a real picnic atmosphere at the finish.
Date of review: April 20, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Impish37
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely early Saturday morning run out
In full: Great to see a race that starts at a good time and on a Saturday - leaves the rest of the weekend to recover!
It was good weather and a good time was had by all. Hope to run again next year. Hopefully it wan't get too huge, some of the charm is the small field.
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: brer rabbit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely, informal run around super scenery. Super Saturday trot. Brill marshalls and cakes
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Maureen Welch-Dolynskyj
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: Very friendly and welcoming race with a really nice, informal set-up and delicious post-race cakes! The course is sufficiently undulating to make it challenging and the country park is a nice, scenic setting. Excellent organisation and supportive marshalling all the way round. The proceeds of most races go to good causes but I particularly like that an animal welfare charity will benefit this time.
Date of review: April 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: mark jaggard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: My first ever race, and it was great. Well organised and friendly!
Date of review: April 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Justine Valentine
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Race!
In full: The atmosphere was really friendly, with all different age groups and abilities. The course was set out nicely, with two water stations, and marshalls to cheer everyone on. A nice local first-time race :D
Date of review: April 17, 2010
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