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Andy Reading 10K

Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (220 votes).

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The big picture 2008 (28 votes)
Overall score
 
82%
How many would do it again?
 
98%
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
86%
Atmosphere
 
68%
Organisation
 
84%
Value
 
79%
Beginner-friendliness
 
74%
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2008 race reviewed by: mee meep
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
80%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: nice flat course, very friendly place!
In full: This is a great race for a 1st time 10k runner as it is very flat and quick, which means it is also good for pb hunters as well! easy to get to and away from with easy parking and good facilities, nice 1 alchester running club!
Date of review: January 4, 2009

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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Sleight
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Quick and flat course
In full: One of the flatest and fastest 10K races you'll find in the area. The only hills are at the bridge over the M40 which you do on twice on this out and back course. My Garmin reported the total climb as 37m.

Being in early December the weather can be a factor, but Sunday was (for me at least) perfect.

Scenery wasn't the best, but this is a race I entered with an eye on a PB.
Date of review: December 20, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Jimmy Hamilton
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
100%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: First time I have ever run a 10k, if they are all like this then bring them on.
In full: Definately worth doing and will do again. wll organised and very friendly, thank you to everyone.
Date of review: December 18, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: KevR
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Very flat and fast, good organisation, will definitley do next year
Date of review: December 18, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Adam Parsons
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In full: Very well organised friendly and encouraging Marshall's, my first 10k will definitely be back next year
Date of review: December 17, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Janet Slack
Overall score
 
100%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
100%
Beginner-friendliness
 
100%

In short: great race will do this again.
In full: Great race, least the weather held up and didnot rain, great running weather.
Date of review: December 16, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Ian Lorman 2
Overall score
 
60%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
40%
PB potential
 
100%
Atmosphere
 
40%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: A great race for a race PB, but the countryside is dull, probably because it is flat and next to the M40!
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Gobi
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
100%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Well run with good marshalls and food.
In full: 2nd year of doing this and it is obvious that it is very well planned. Brilliant race and even the weather was ok.
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Gastroplodder
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
80%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
80%
Beginner-friendliness
 
80%

In short: Cheery marshalls & good organisation compensate for any lack of scenery
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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2008 race reviewed by: Si007
Overall score
 
80%
Would you do it again?
 
Yes
 
Details:
Scenery
 
60%
PB potential
 
80%
Atmosphere
 
60%
Organisation
 
80%
Value
 
60%
Beginner-friendliness
 
60%

In short: Good race - different but recommended!
Date of review: December 15, 2008

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