Self Transcendence 5K  Here's how RW members rated this race (211 votes). | The big picture (211 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 76% | | PB potential | | 84% | | Atmosphere | | 67% | | Organisation | | 79% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2012 race reviewed by: babyhermes
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fast, friendly size, fluid organisation but no-frills
In full: Part of an evening race series, the 5km course consisted of 2 large laps of Battersea Park, on tarmac. Set a road pb on in this race despite racing over the same distance 2 days prior so definite speed potential, comparable to the Serpie course in Hyde Park. Battersea is used for all the Sri Chinmoy London races so it could get a bit boring if you were booked in for the entire series but knowing the course is also an advantage. Friendly atmosphere yet competitive at the top end and age group medals and water/squash at the end were a nice touch for a bargain race. Great way to spend an evening, only qualm would be that some of the other park users seemed blissfully unaware of the fact there was a race on and at that time of day it's pretty busy.
Date of review: April 19, 2013
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2013 race reviewed by: graham rankin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Run
In full: Very well organised and marshalled. Good value compared to other races. Look forward to the next one.
Date of review: March 3, 2013
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2012 race reviewed by: Nicki Scott
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, slick organisation, good value
In full: This was my first Self transcendance race, and I was not disappointed! It was the 10m on saturday morning and I loved the fact I was on the train on the way home by 10am!
Organisation was super, turned up, registered within seconds, bag drop was easy and efficient. Enough toilets for number of runners, banana and snack bar afterwards, and all for £8, can't go wrong in my book!
Date of review: September 13, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Helenjane007
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worth getting up for
In full: My first of this series of Battersea Park races, and well worth being on a 06.50 train for. Very reasonable entry fee, no frills but all the essentials in place. Excellent organisation, from registration to bag drop to finish funnel. Laps ensured equal opportunities for water and loo stops if necessary!An added bonus of racing with Portuguese Paralympians and my morning was complete.Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: September 9, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: DavoH
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliantly organised as always
In full: It's the 3rd time I've done one of the sri chinmoy AC races in Battersea park and it is always a pleasure to take course. Entering is easy, and picking up your number and dropping off your bag is always straight forward. The marshalls around the battersea park course are numerous and cheerful, and the whole race is a great. The course is also completely flat making it ideal for getting a good time.
Date of review: September 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Funky Chicken
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat multi-lap course that's ideal for a PB.
In full: I ran this a lot quicker than I was expecting to, despite being overtaken by the 1st place guy shortly after starting the first of the four bigger laps. Lots of PBs all around, I'd have thought, as this is an entirely flat course and you get buoyed along by the runners around you. The organisers have it down to a tee and this is a race I'll definitely do again.
Date of review: September 8, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Aine Henley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great Race with PB potential
In full: Really nice race only bad thing was that there were no medals for the non-winners. But would do it again!
Date of review: May 14, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: drp
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Early quick Saturday race leaves the weekend ahead open!
Date of review: March 25, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: leoric
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised fun race
In full: Great location,friendly marshalls.Great race
Date of review: March 24, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: TCP
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Small but perfectly formed
In full: A great run organised early on a Saturday morning. It feels great to get in a race so early in the weekend. Really well organised. Faultless in fact. Nothing but nice things to say about it. Thanks to all the organisers.
Date of review: March 24, 2012
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