Thames Run 10KHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (13 votes). | 1 to 10 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (13 votes) | | Overall score | | 77% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 68% | | Organisation | | 71% | | Value | | 75% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2006 race reviewed by: Vicky Ireson
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good run, generally well marshalled, would do again
In full: Bit narrow in places along the towpath, made it difficult to overtake, particularly if someone slower in front of you. Didn't see any markers after 10k, and marshalls were less at the end through the town. But overall good run
Date of review: August 2, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Trevor Rackley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable, course good, lacked marshals towards end of course, but otherwise marshalled well. Will do again.
Date of review: July 29, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Tim Bardell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A fun race and a great day out with the family
In full: My second time running this race. Last year i was chucking it down and they reduced the distance as we were standing on the start line.
Nothing like that this year... a lovely route (although too narrow to overtake in a number of spots) and well marshalled. The run is part of the Wallingford Fun Day so there was plenty of entertainment to keep my parents and children occupied while I flew (ha, ha!) round the relatively flat course.
A fun race, you are never going to get a PB with all the narrow sections unless you lead from the start(!) and a great day out for all the family
Date of review: July 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: RunLikeTheWind
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: So pleased it wasn't blazing hot!
In full: Not too hot in the end. A bit slippery in places from previous day's downpour. Scenery was great but I was watching where my feet were going most of the time - not used to off-road. Plenty of water. Reasonably flat. Great marshalling. Great experience.
Date of review: July 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Valerie Loughry
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: not the best for pb's as to many single tracks.
Date of review: July 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Littlepie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race - good fun
In full: Had a fantastic day 1st ever 13k. Marshalling good lots -of water. Lovely course will be back next year.
Date of review: July 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Tamara Cat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Lovely scenery, some rough terrain. Would definitely do again.
In full: This being my first 13k I was a little put off by the small field (400 runners) and the large number of club vests! Didn't come last though and everyone was really friendly. Excellent marshalls - though could have done with a couple more once we entered the town!
Will be back next year.
Date of review: July 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Mud magnet
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic and well organised.
In full: Very enjoyable. Nice atmosphere
Had to watch footing on occasion. But roots and other accident black spots were well marked.
Date of review: July 23, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Tri black hat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely run, lots of water. both to drink and look at!
In full: Had a lovely run today. Thankfully not too hot, so made for very pleasant racing. Organisers had laid on 2000 bottles of water apparently! Three water points, and a nice course along the river. A bit uneven under foot, and a bit of a tight squeeze at some points, but good course. Could maybe have done with a couple more marshalls in the closing stages, they seemed to disappear a bit around 10km, and also when we reentered the town and had to cross the oncoming traffic..
Would do it again!
Date of review: July 23, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Nick P
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Another enjoyable run
Date of review: July 25, 2005
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