Joydens Wood 5k SeriesHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (14 votes). | 1 to 10 of 14 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (14 votes) | | Overall score | | 84% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 81% | | PB potential | | 37% | | Atmosphere | | 66% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 79% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 64% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Karen Samuel
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: This race is like marmite you either love it or hate it.
In full: Joydens Wood is a 5k series race, which is held on the last Wednesday of June, July, and August. You can do all three races or less. The Joyden Woods is situated in Dartford, off Summerfield Drive. It is very deceiving as it appears small from the outside but is absolutely massive from the inside.
The race is famous for its short, sharp sinister hills, which makes it different from any other 5k race. I’ve done this race about 10 times, and I always forget how tough it really is, especially on the lungs and thighs.
The last time I did this race I was very ill, and was advised by my family not to do the race. However, I could not resist it and completed it in 30 minutes. I was not pleased with my finishing time. In the August race I was looking forward to smash my time and get a pb instead. I missed the start of the race because I missed my turning off the A2. I started the race last and finished last! The good news was that I received a bottle of wine.
A special message for the Marshalls: Sorry for being late and thanks for staying on the course for bit longer, and for your positive comments and clapping. I couldn’t have done it without you.
I rate this race highly and that includes all the Marshalls, keep up the good work.
Some other good news I just found out that Orpington has won the Ashes, oops I mean the Laces. Well done Orpington – That was Team effort.
Date of review: August 26, 2009
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2007 race reviewed by: Speedy (Not)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good challenging hilly trail run
In full: Good run through forest on trails up and down, finish running up hill
Date of review: July 23, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: GordonG
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, as always
In full: really good race though very hilly. well organised/marshalled by very friendly people. only gripe is that 7 days on the results are still not on their website.
Date of review: July 4, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Cunningham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wonderful off road location with very hilly route
In full: Excellent organisation and covers all the basics really well. Looking forward to next month!
Date of review: June 28, 2007
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2006 race reviewed by: Kevin White 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A hilly but joyful and rewarding challenge
Date of review: September 4, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: GordonG
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Friendly, welcoming event, part of a (optional) series of 3 during the summer months. But, ugh, that hill at the end...!!
Date of review: July 6, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Dayglo Pixie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race - one of the races I really look forward to each year (don't tell too many people about it though - it would spoil it!)
Date of review: June 29, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Brian Pitkin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Same as last year EXCELLENT
In full: One of my favourite events.
Date of review: July 4, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Longlegs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nice course through Woodland trials Challenging to say the least nasty hill to finish
Date of review: June 30, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Mikeymoo
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Save something for the end
In full: Nice location in the woods. Good organisation, marshalls at the right place to stop you running off. Bit packed at the start line. Hilly in places, careful if you have a dodgy ankle or knee when running downhill. Hill at the last 1km is hard, so beware!!
Date of review: June 29, 2005
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