Essential Sports Banbury 15Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (141 votes). | 1 to 10 of 34 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture 2007 (34 votes) | | Overall score | | 81% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 83% | | PB potential | | 52% | | Atmosphere | | 64% | | Organisation | | 74% | | Value | | 77% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 62% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Simon Atkin
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, tough hills
In full: First time I'd done this for a few years, and i found it hard going towards the end. The final hill into the wind was tough, but beating my PB was a good reward. Will definately consider it again next year, and aim for a better time.
Date of review: March 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jill Gibson 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Undulating - but in a good, challenging way!!
In full: I was never looking forward to this run purely because of the distance, but once I got through the first mile and into a space of my own it felt like it was going to be a good one. Tip - take in the view on the way and especially the little musical band in Cropredy that will put a smile on your face on the trek back to the finish!!
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Herbert 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent event, great scenery and uplifting vibe. Limited on-site results my only gripe.
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Carl Lewis 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Good run and well organised
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: roolard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, great organisation, great day.
In full: It certainly wasn't the easiest 15 miles I have every run, but it was definitely worth it at the end (mostly down to the Toblerone). The whole way round we were cheered by the marshalls and the public. The hills were tough though. Turned a corner at the top of mile 8 hill and ran into the wind from that point on.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: cj runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: my first ever race and a really positive experience.
In full: really good mix of hills, lovely scenery (thanku sunshine!), long country roads & surprise toblerone @ the end.could have done with more instructions @start+ an xtra water station. medals bit tacky but
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Spike sends Love light and peace
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice to be back...
In full: Last ran this beauty in 1994...this year managed a PB!
Older, slimmer and faster!
I will be back next year, I know I can go quicker.
Only gripe (apart from the wind!), no Toblerones left!
Thankyou to all the marshalls and the lady looking after the bags in The Spiceball!
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paula Bennett
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Lovely race with kind weather and beautiful scenery.
In full: An enormous thank you to all the marshalls and water station helpers who were fantastic! Thank you for cheering on those of us at the back. My only comment would relate to the inconsistency of the "prizes" (or lack of) at the end. Thank you for a great day.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Roger Maddams
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Someone turn that wind off! Good days entertainment - pretty hilly for a puffing billy like me but a good pre London warmup
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Trevor Rackley
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, testing hills in sunny but breezy conditions
In full: Organization at start was not very good and could not hear marshall, but once started and through congestion at start, the race was very well marshalled. Hill were tough, not what you need at 11 miles, but good downhill afterwards so that helped.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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