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Matthew Walker 10k xmas pud race   Enter this event online.

Here's how RW members rated this race (140 votes).

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The big picture 2011 (9 votes)
Overall score
 
80%
How many would do it again?
 
94%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
64%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
67%
Organisation
 
73%
Value
 
69%
Beginner-friendliness
 
73%
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2011 race reviewed by: Hail me a taxi
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Maybe
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Good race, but could be better
In full: This is the third time I've done this race, mainly cos its in my local park and also the puds are delicious. There is definite PB potential as it is mostly undulating. Dont be put off by the 'hill' at the end - its more of a lengthy slope! The only downside to the race is the cost - £12/14 is a bit pricey for what you get.
Date of review: December 5, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: ALAN Griffiths 5
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Evil hill at the end!
Date of review: November 27, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: eric bell 2
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well run as usual, That last hill gets no easier
In full: One of my favourite runs. The organisation is friendly, and efficient. Chip timing this year which worked well.
Date of review: November 23, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Bev Cossey
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
40%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Up-hill!!
In full: This was my second 10k ever, I work local (Matthew Walker to be exact, so no excuse not to do it). A very goo experience, friendly, could be a little more organised but overall the people and the cheering made my run a little faster!
Date of review: November 22, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: wolves1877
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: An enjoyable race
In full: This is my wifes favorite race of the year. The last hill is a killer especially on gravel. Nice to have chip timing and results on line quickly. Will be back next year, for another Christmas pudding.
Date of review: November 22, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: Stephen Price 7
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: The last hill hurt
In full: First time at the event and I knew what to expect with the first hill as you turn onto the main road. But I hadn't realised the last hill would be quite that though.

Good organisation, picking up number was painless. The race instructions said presentation would be in the visitor centre so I nearly missed that. Only found out it was at the finish about 1 minute before the presentation.

Good support on the final section and well marshalled event. Will be back again next year hopefully, really enjoyed it.
Date of review: November 22, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: N Humphry
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Third time I've run this. A good local, well run race. Half dull scenery, half countryside.
Date of review: November 20, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: James Turton 2
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
60%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Foggy and cold but great local race for me 4th one now :-)
Date of review: November 20, 2011

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2011 race reviewed by: rob rainsford
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
60%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A great day in the misty conditions
In full: Hats off to all involved in this race, really good day!
Date of review: November 20, 2011

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