Hereford New Year's Day 10kHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (40 votes). | 1 to 10 of 40 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture (40 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 99% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 64% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 68% |
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2009 race reviewed by: William Wake
 | | 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: plenty of seasonal encouragement
In full: easy to park. nice cup of tea in the rowing club, welcome in chilly weather. everybody friendly. highly sophisticated course map - source of amusement - short jog to start - couldn't hear the starter - mostly uphill first half - lots of encouragment - downhill for last 1k phew!
Date of review: January 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Leo Cohen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great one to blow away the New Years Eve excesses
In full: A warm welcome with free tea/coffee/squash. Pleasant clubhouse facilities made the pre race wait feel a lot more pleasant than the sub zero temperatures outside. Friendly marshals cheering me on - fantastic. And then more tea/coffee/squash + biccies at the end - super! A well organised and friendly race.
Date of review: January 6, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Garry Hill 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race in lovely scenery.
In full: This was my first time at Hereford and I wasn't disapointed. Friendly organisers from the 'happy new year' at the door with free teas to the 'well dones' at the finish. Mildly challenging course but got a PB all the same. The atmosphere was added to by the thick, snow like frost. A definite race to return to next year. Thanks Wye Valley Runners.
Date of review: January 3, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Caroline Kent
| | 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: Perfect New Years Day race, in with the new feeling
Date of review: January 3, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Caroline Kent
| | 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: perfect new years day race in with the new feeling
Date of review: January 3, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ivan Teed
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race - much enjoyed
In full: A good race, route has a few hills but still a quick course. The heavy frost morning added to the scenery to create a great wintery scene. Marshalling great, lots of encouragement. Thanks to Wye Valley Runners
Date of review: January 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Iron Pingu
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Top race, great way to see the new year in.
In full: Good course, quite undulating, lovely scenary.
Date of review: January 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Rock n' Roll
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great way to start your new running year
In full: This friendly, well organised scenic race sets a high standard for the rest of the year. A mildly challenging but extremely scenic course, great marshalling, great facilities, good prizelist and free coffee and biscuits makes for a memorable New Year's Day race. Well done Wye Valley.
Date of review: January 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Bettsy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Good Start to he new year
In full: The thickness of the frost, made the whole run a fine christmas card. Very well organised & cheerfully marshalled (those guys N gals must have been cold!), the free hot drink before & after was excellent. The course is never flat, but that just makes it more challenging. Well done to Wye Valley - I can imagine no better start to a new year.
Date of review: January 2, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Allan Maund
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: First time of running this event, friendly and well organised.
In full: Undulating course, can't remember a flat bit, except for the start and finish. Will be back next year, hopefully to improve my time.
Date of review: January 1, 2009
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