Arden 9  Here's how RW members rated this race (112 votes). | 1 to 9 of 9 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2005 (9 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 71% | | Atmosphere | | 62% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 76% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2005 race reviewed by: vir ahluwalia
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: baking hot , but well organised event on scenic country roads
Date of review: June 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: fozzy 1
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: maybe change time of year of race ?
Date of review: June 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Dave2220
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite very hot and humid conditions great race very friendly and well organised, plenty of water stations and energy drink available during and after the race
Date of review: June 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Asteroid
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Thoroughly well organised - mile markers throughout, marshalls doing a great job and water when needed. Nearly traffic free. Good mix of serious running and friendly village atmosphere. Well done again Hampton Tennis Club.
In full: A feather in the cap for 'Hampton 2012'!(See "Olympic village lies in a corner of England" - Telegraph 29.12.04).
Scorching last year, sweltering this time, what next?
Date of review: June 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Zoe Garrod
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My fav now for the 2 years its been running
In full: Although far too hot - lovely run, well organised and plenty of much needed water and energy drinks. Good to be at the back of the field and still see marshals! Will be back next year
Date of review: June 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Ternana
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: a late June race always has the possibility of warm / hot weather, can make it unbearable! but I'll be back as it's only just down the road for me.
Date of review: June 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: karlb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Who's sick idea to stick that hill at 8 mile
In full: Good bits - Fantastic medal, one of the friendliest races i have ever been to, very scenic run, very well organised, High five available at water stations, locals joined in the unofficial water stations and hose pipes
Bad bits - The weather (obviously not the organisers fault), inadequate toilets, first aid seemed to be lacking during the race - one lad collapsed at the end and it seemed to take a long time for medics to get to him, personally I suffered from the joggers nipple from about mile 4 and not one marshall I asked had any plasters at hand. Given the extremely hot day we had I think it caught the organisers by surprise - especially with regards to the aerobics session that was set up before the race. No one in their right mind was going to take part given how hot it was.
Overall - adversity has a way of bringing out the worst in any situation - if it hadn't been so bloomin hot I think this had a chance of being one of the best races in the year. The medal was one of the best I have ever had though - thanks for a fab race guys and next time make sure it is not so hot :)
Date of review: June 19, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: fairy elephant
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot Hot Hot
In full: Unfortunately the hot refers to the weather and not my performance.
Good organisation.
Really appreciated the locals contributing with hosepipes and water.
Date of review: June 19, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: J Ashley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: It was a day for watching rather than running! Very hot.
In full: The race goes through some lovely countryside and villages. The run past the lake would have been great if it weren't for the sun beating down. Thanks to the organisers, especially for bringing out lots of extra water at the end.
Date of review: June 19, 2005
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