Boscombe 10K  Here's how RW members rated this race (87 votes). | 1 to 10 of 87 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 |
| The big picture (87 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 62% | | PB potential | | 65% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 84% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 73% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Damien Lane
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nasty Hill just after halfway, a bit twisty, but a good winter warmer!
Date of review: November 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: colin simpson 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable and a good atmosphere. Volunteers to a great job
In full: Thanks to all the volunteers and the encouragement they gave.
Good support from the crowd on the finishing straight of the track.
A medal would be nice. Most people like to receive one I think
Date of review: November 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Marc Oborza
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: November 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Body Talk
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good race overall. Too bad about the lack of chip timing.
In full: Good:
- Organisation
- Course
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Bad:
- No medal
- No cereal bar or banana in goody bag
- No chip timing
Date of review: November 25, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: PartyEllie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: perfect weather, great microfibre towel as a memento
Date of review: December 1, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Dorset Roger
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Run on road with a couple of climbs, starts & finishes on the athletics track, loads of friendly marshalls, nice goody bag - first time I've received a towel!
Date of review: November 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Karen Marriott
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In full: Brilliant run, very well organised. The weather was fab considering it was the end of November. Few inclines but nothing too serious. Everyone very friendly. Excellent goodie bag at the end, the embroidered Towel was a nice surprise, and lots of other goodies as well - much more than I expected for the entry fee. My only slight criticism would be the water station, there was only one and it was well past the halfway mark, could have done with it much earlier in the run. A very big thank you to all who organised this run, and to the ever smiling marshalls.
Date of review: November 27, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Actuated_Ant
| | 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: Very cold winter race with bacon sandwiches at the end
In full: This race was on one of the very cold sub-zero days of the autumn and was difficult to get out of bed for. It was well worth it though and the intense cold added to the sense of achievement. The venue is easy to get to from Southampton by train. It is a plesant route around Queen's Park in Pokesdown with a lake towards the end. There is some light traffic in places, but it isn't excessive. The marshalling was excellent with a lot of volunteers along the route that were very friendly and encouraging. The route was mostly flat. At the end, the goody bag contained a mug as well as a few other freebies, making the race good value. Finishing on the race track is a bonus. Fotunately the cafe at the end was selling bacon baps, which went down well with a cup of tea! The only criticism is a lack of a bag storage area. Bags must be left in an unsupervised changing room, which isn't ideal for people that do not drive to the venue.
Date of review: May 15, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Carey 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A brilliant, highly enjoyable race. Mashalls were helpful, friendly, supportive & efficient. Thanks for a great day.
Date of review: November 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Stewart Liesnham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: This was my first proper race entry and I picked a good one! A few moderately challenging ascents but nothing too tough. Fantastic organisation and marshalling, perfect for a beginner or someone new to racing to feel confident and enjoy themselves.
Date of review: November 29, 2010
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