Barnsley 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (185 votes). | 1 to 10 of 25 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2004 (25 votes) | | Overall score | | 73% | | How many would do it again? | | 84% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 68% | | PB potential | | 61% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 62% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 66% |
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2004 race reviewed by: hareandtortoise
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Found it challenging, but a first 10k experience for me
In full: The uphill bits were much harder than I expected, but then it was my first 10k and before today I'd only run 5 miles.
There wasn't an obvious start and finish point and I wondered round a bit to find my t-shirt (which is great!)
We got there early and did not have a problem with either parking or toilet facilities.
The marshalls were fantastic and very encouraging, especially near the end where I was struggling a bit.
PB for me as first time, not sure for others, maybe if you don't find the hills a problem.
Will definately be trying this one again next year.
Date of review: November 13, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: SlowC
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not quite sure what happened at the start.
Date of review: November 13, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: darma
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good reasonably challenging course. Start too chaotic and narrow. No water at end
In full: Good mix of moderate inclines and faster downhill and flat stretches.
Start way too chaotic for this number of runners, due to parked cars narrowing the roads on the first 1km. Also age old problem of slower runners positioning themselves to near to the front of the field. Approx. time markers at start would be a good idea for this race.
Water would have been welcome at end. Hot showers would also have being welcome, particularly as the entry fee i think was going into the school coffers.
But overall enjoyable course, and good value at £5.
Date of review: November 21, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: madkat
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: WHY HAVE MILE MARKERS ON A 10K PB COURSE? I NEED MARKERS EVERY 1000M TO KEEP TRACK OF MY TIME. MIISED THE 2 MILE ALTOGETHER SO IT FELT A HELL OF A LONG WAY TO MILE 3.
Date of review: November 17, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Wardi
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Testing but enjoyable
In full: A bit of a scramble for parking spaces by the sound of it but perhaps contingency plans will be introduced for 500+ runners/cars next time.
Overall a splendid effort.
Date of review: November 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Rob Elston
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good undulating course
Date of review: November 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Moggsie
| | 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: As this was my first organised 10K I have to say it was special!
Date of review: November 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Kazevac
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyed the indurations!! Excellent Marshalling. Who needs water on a 10k...whimps!!
Date of review: November 15, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Bushy Sore Feet
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Killer hills. Plenty of very friendly marshalls.
Date of review: November 15, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: rejuvenated
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not really a PB course unless you havn't run one before! Nice scenery and lovely weather
Date of review: November 15, 2004
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