Matthew Walker 10k xmas pud race  Here's how RW members rated this race (140 votes). | 1 to 9 of 9 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2010 (9 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 64% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 69% | | Organisation | | 76% | | Value | | 73% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Wayne Lockwood 2
 | | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not very well organised, marshalls need more info.
In full: Marshalls didn't even know where the start was, needed signs to the number collection point most who turned up either went in to the shop or in to the trade show, the old fella must have been going crazy, opening and shutting the doors.
The run.
We went through an industrial estate, lots of space but no eye candy then uphill on path/road, a good challenge for a beginner. Then on to a trail, a little rough, almost worth having trail running shoes on for that part. The last hill up to the finish was a killer, by the end one or two couldn't walk or were sick. The hill really did some of us in.
Massage before and after was great, thanks.
And the Christmas pud also good, cheers.
Marshalls, signage & chips for next year then i'd say it would run 10 times better.
Date of review: November 27, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Martin 15
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good varied route, and the pud will be enjoyed on Xmas day
Date of review: November 23, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: DeelyBH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice surprise hill at the end!
In full: Loved this race - great scenery with a nice little surprise hill at the end.
Date of review: November 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Snow 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised and enjoyable race. A bit hilly in places but still managed a PB.
Date of review: November 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Tom Eyre
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First 'race' I've done and found all very welcoming. Would definately do it again. Quite hilly in places, but this makes the down hill sections all the more pleasant.
Date of review: November 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Michael Corrigan 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough but enjoyable, I'm going to up my training because the wufe's catching me up!
Date of review: November 22, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alli Bongo
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nicely organised, local race, challengingly undulating
In full: A non-chip race, but nicely organised. Initially around the industrial estate and then on to the main road until you turn into the more scenic park. A 2mile gradual hill starting at the end of the first mile then nicely downhill until the last mile or so with 2 smaller uphill bits over the last mile or so for the final challenge. Tough on the last hill, but I was able to keep going and was more than happy with 56:26
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: compo 1
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: fast course
In full: first time at this race and just loved the course and hilly bits and the xmas pudding at the end will be back next year
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Davis
| | 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: Great Race
In full: This was my second year at this race, and managed a decent PB, despite not being a typical PB course.
A decent challenging course with plenty of up's and downs.
Well organised as usual, well done Heanor. I'll be back in 2011.
Date of review: November 21, 2010
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