Reading St Patrick's 5  Here's how RW members rated this race (12 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 73% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 68% | | PB potential | | 65% | | Atmosphere | | 57% | | Organisation | | 58% | | Value | | 70% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 82% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Dave Allen 5
 | | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A pleasant run but organisationon race day left a lot to be desired
In full: Said it was a 5 miler and although they said the course had been slightly altered due to the snow, it was still 5 miles. At the end my garmin said 4.51 and friends said 4.61! Judging by the 'quick' time for me I would suggest the course was wrong.
The organisation to the race was excellent however race day could have been better - marchalls didnt seem to know where the start was and I heard the winner was mis directed on the start of the second lap. Toilet facilities and hot drinks nearer the start/finish would have been appreciated. Course itself was fine, a mix of roads and grass with a few icy bits in places. So all in all I give it a
B-,could do better.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Jellyman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great excuse to get out in the cold and snow
In full: Was here last year and the marshalling was a big improvement on 2011 - well done. Shame the course could not be the full 5 miles due to conditions but a good morning out, Reading campus is nice to run around and no pressure at all if you are a first timer
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: wayne clements
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great pre-half marathon training run
In full: Did this in 2011 and just finished the 2012 edition. Whilst the snow/ice meant the course had to be slightly shortened, it was low key, but a good field, pretty course and the multi terrain offered a great workout and challenge. For anyone doing the wokingham half next week, this was/is perfect training and taper. Wasnt really very clubby, but if you consider its run by a non-profit that does a load of great work for charities, you cant complain. Every type of size/shape of runner was out today and it offered a great low key non-pressure run and actually quite a warm atmosphere. Would be great for beginners. I'll try and build this into my program every year as its a quite training session and a chance to run the rare 5 mile distance.
Date of review: February 12, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Mr. K.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A good low key themed event
In full: An excellent 5 mile event - low key but I think that will change in future years. Nice course set inside the University grounds with loads of car parking nearby & helpful marshals along the way. Nice bar to enjoy a post race drink. Well done.
Date of review: March 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Liz Jarvis 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A well run event with enjoyable multi-terrain, ideal for a first attempt and would definitely consider doing it again next year.
Date of review: March 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Ian Bresman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good course, worth doing but a shame about the turnout.
Date of review: March 14, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jellyman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very pleasant run round Reading Uni
In full: Small field 52 but grown from previous year, hope it continues. Quite a fiddly route so could have done with a few more marshalls and a couple did not really know what they were doing. Also a signpost or two to the start car park would have been good!!
However there was a very cheery atmosphere, most marshalls were supportive, the organisation niggles minor and I really enjoyed it. Look forward to next year!
Date of review: March 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: IrishMartin
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly, fun race, could do with a bit better course organistaion
In full: Race has a relaxed, laid back feel, appropriate for an Irish themed race :) Course was nice to run, but wasn't the easiest to follow, as needed a few more marshals (or prominent arrows). This was apparent on lap two, when the course seemed to change slightly due to one marshal changing location. Still, a fun race to do, glad I heard about it at the last minute.
Date of review: March 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: wayne clements
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Was ok, not a big field though
In full: Race was fine. Not many runners though (50-70ish?), so field got a bit strung out...which was a slight problem due to there probably being 2 or 3 marshals less than what was required. A few people took wrong turns here and there. Was a decent alternative to a solo training run though. Hopefully they give it a better try next year, expand the field (course could have taken several hundred runners) and improve the org. Considering it was charity based, cant really complain too much.
Date of review: March 12, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sprint for the line
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lots to learn, good basis to work from.
In full: Well, rocked in with 6th place, so pretty happy with my performance, but a lot to be learnt.
Pros
>Quiet course
>Lots of parking available on campus
>Reasonable price for a 5 mile race
>I love a medal and a little goody bag
Cons
> Bad Marshalling, i.e.
- Marshall stood on corner, didn't indicate direction to go until I was on the corner
- Corners unmarshalled
- Tiny bits of bunting used as markers, not easy to see 200m off
> Almost no signposting of car park, and almost no signposting for toilets, drinks
> Race start was a flag, with no clear line
May be back, shall see.
Date of review: March 12, 2011
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