Tadley Runners Xmas XC 5.3  Here's how RW members rated this race (79 votes). | 1 to 10 of 79 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture (79 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 81% | | PB potential | | 55% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 81% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Malcolm Haines 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Cold, wet and muddy fun
In full: This is a brilliant race. Much muddier than last year and the streams were full, which made it a bit harder, but still great fun. The course is fairly gentle for the first 6-7k and then - ouch - the last bit up through the muddy field comes as a real shock!
The number of knackered but smiling faces at the end demonstrates what a good race this is - a must for anyone in the area!
Date of review: December 3, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Roni McGowan 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Sticky mud, icy streams, killer hill at ~4.5 miles but marvellous fun!
In full: Really friendly; both runners and marshalls gave loads of encouragement to this old(er) runner trying out a cross country for the first time! Loved the soup at the end and proud of my mug.
Date of review: December 3, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: caroline21
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best
In full: I return every year to run this race. It is now easier with the ditches nearer the end rather then first. A bit disappointed they were not full with water this time round.This must be one of the friendliest races . Keep up the good work and look forward to running the 10K again in July
Date of review: December 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Malcolm Haines 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly race set among nice scenery
In full: The 10min walk to the start means this is not really a race for the spectators (especially little ones).
Everything else was really good though - well organised and friendly, with a nice scenic route taking you through the forest. After a pretty firm and gravelly 7/8k, the ditches and slog up the muddy field came as a bit of a shock!
A agree, the wrong date on the mug is endearing. It also meant i didn't have to train on the 5th as i'd already done 5.3 miles!!
Date of review: December 6, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: ADuck
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant race, had an ace run. Date is out on the mug by one day- adds to the charm!
Date of review: December 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: james Ray 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable XCODE course
In full: First XC since school which is more years ago than I care to remember. First four miles gives a false sense of security as the last mile with ditch jumps and a steep muddy field were energy sapping. Shame the finishing gift had the wrong date on it ! All in all a well organised good race.
Date of review: December 4, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Michael G
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thanks for putting it on after the first date got cancelled - made a good change to do it in warm sunshine
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Tricky M
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Certainly got the pulse racing ...!
In full: A great XC which was generally flat and fast, with one energy sapping muddy field at the end!
Good organisation, but with a 10 minute walk to the start a baggage drop at the race start would have been particularly welcome! Suprising it was a 'leave on the side at the start at your own risk'... hmmmm not likely! Meant for a long walk back getting cold.
Despite this a great XC. Many thanks to the organisers for rescheduling after the Dec cancellation. Really enjoyed it and will be back in December 2011!
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: cazmo78
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well Done
In full: First race since shoulder op! rather pleased was at least a minute quicker than 2009!
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Sarah A59
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great course and well organised
In full: Good venue. Great course on excellent trails and nice fast finish. Very well marshalled. Bonus to have hot showers at the end.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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