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2009 CPM Thame 10K
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Pretty route, could have been more water stations though!
In full: A good race which I would do again. It was a very hot morning, and I think the organisers could have put extra water stations on considering the conditions - also not enough marshalls on the water station there was. Otherwise no problems at all, nice goody bag.
Date of review: June 28, 2009
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2008 Maylarch Eynsham 10k
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Slightly dull two lap race, but well organised and good PB potential
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 Finstock 10K Fun Run
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent first race, gorgeous setting, lovely weather, hilly bits a bit tough but fun.
In full: Well done to the organisers for putting on a really good event, a real gem with nice goody bag, super speedy results. Not for a PB, but no need to run that fast when you can enjoy the views of the park. I've made a mental note to do this one next year!
Date of review: September 28, 2008
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2008 Headington 10K
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 20% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Well run but boring circuit with too many long straight slightly uphill bits!
In full: Many thanks to the organisers and cheerful marshalls for putting on a well organised event. The miserable weather dampened my spirits a bit, and the lack of interesting scenery on the course didn't help. I'm sure the airfield setting was great for those going for quick times, but the long straight sections dragged on for me, making the run quite mentally difficult. I won't be doing this one again because once around that airfield was enough for me! I wouldn't put anyone else off though if they are looking for a well-organised event. It's just not scenic!
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 BUPA London 10,000 (Full)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: It was just too wet to realy enjoy it, but the organisation was excellent.
Date of review: May 28, 2008
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2008 Oxford Mail Town & Gown 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My second time at the Town and Gown, a nice morning well spent.
Date of review: May 18, 2008
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2008 Bath Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, shame about the organisation! Mud, mud, glorious...
In full: I know they couldn't help the weather, but the Organisers really hadn't thought through the idea of putting the 'Runner's Village' on a site that had potential to turn into a bog! My poor trainers, and how cold to wait around when the race was delayed for an hour! I considered abandoning and going home before the race, at the point when I could not stop shivering!! I was glad I stuck it out though, as the route was great, lots of support along the way and I got a good time. I will probably do it again because I love Bath, and surely next year can't be quite so wet and miserable?!!
Date of review: March 16, 2008
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2007 Maylarch Eynsham 10k
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Quick attractive course (excepting the A4 stretch!!) great organisation, cheery marshalls, competitive but welcoming.
In full: A nice morning out! Good facilities (toilets and changing), lots of added value (stall selling running kit, sports massage, baggage desk, quick results, free t-shirt, choice of 3 drinks at finish). Good fast course, few gradients but no hills, bit of a slog into the wind up the A40 but the weather was pretty kind generally! Very friendly encouraging marshalls plus good support around the course. Traffic control generally quite effective. Fast competitive field but good atmosphere and not too intimidating for beginners. Thanks Eynsham Roadrunners for a well organised event which is deserves to be as well-supported as it is. Going in the diary for next year!
Date of review: November 25, 2007
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2007 Hearts First Blenheim 10K Bolt
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Fantastic scenery takes your mind off the small hills. Great organisation, lovely atmosphere, perfect for beginnners.
In full: I'm lucky enough to live just a few miles away from beautiful Blenheim and this was a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning, especially as I set a PB despite the hills and grassy/gravelly bits. Only downside was the dust coming off some of the tracks running towards the back of the palace. Nice organisation and fun family atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Date of review: September 16, 2007
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2007 Oxford Mail Town & Gown 10K
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great atmosphere fun run, lots to look at on the way round but beware the twisty course!
In full: Very well organised race, scenic route, excellently marshalled. The numerous twists and turns made the route quite mentally challenging, but the atmosphere was great.
Date of review: May 22, 2007
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