Polesden Lacey 10k  Here's how RW members rated this race (25 votes). | 1 to 10 of 25 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (25 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 93% | | PB potential | | 44% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 90% | | Value | | 79% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Thomas Wigley
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful race
In full: Lovely 10k around the grounds of Polesden Lacey house. I went hoping to get a PB but soon realised that this was a vain hope as the hills started rolling in. A pretty punishing series of inclines which reminded me of cross country courses of my youth. Well marshalled and signed, would very much do it again.
Date of review: October 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stuart Prentice
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised race in a great location. Will be back next year.
Date of review: July 5, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: hadronarly
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Will be back to see if we can beat the mud next time
In full: A halfway goal for me towards my first half marathon, this 10K race was my first, and I was surprised by the difficulty of the hills (having been described as undulating, I'd say this was definitely "hilly' but perhaps I have yet to experience worse!). But I still thoroughly enjoyed it, and didn't get too disheartened by having to walk for short periods. Great scenery, and a friendly atmosphere, I didn't feel intimidated as a newbie.
Date of review: July 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: sonofalbert
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but fun!
In full: This was the 1st 10K I have done and judging by other reviews not a typical one! We had a great day. Organisation was excellent and the marshalls brilliant. Yes it was wet and keeping traction was a problem in some places either up or down the steepest bits. The scenery made up for it however. Thumbs up all round I'd say
Date of review: June 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Tristan Daynes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging course, great scenery, awesome medal, free chocolate - thoroughly enjoyed this, fully intend to go again next year. Well done ETL!
Date of review: June 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Rock Runner 7
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Loved everything about it including the mud and puddles. Well done Guides - great marshalling
Date of review: June 26, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: SteadyCJ
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but worth while for the views
In full: Enjoyed this run even though it was muddy and hilly. Great marshalls and signposting, glad to see 2 water stations.It will make me practise proper hills more often so they are not so hard.
Date of review: June 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Richard Stewart 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great venue and excellent organisation; this was my first race and I thoroughly enjoyed it
In full: Though are they always as muddy!? Really well organised, everything was clear and simple for the newcomer, all were welcoming and polite.
Lovely venue and would definitely return. Yes it was hilly/steep/quagmirish in places but it was a gret challenge and a fun morning out.
Date of review: June 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Randal Weeks
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic location and very well organised
Date of review: June 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Fiona Duncan 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Proper "hillage", challenging but very rewarding, excellent views and lots of mud!
Date of review: June 25, 2012
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