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"2009 race reviewed by: Carl Jones 5
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Niels Montanana
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 60%
In short: Very well organised 10 mile event in beautiful countryside.
In full: First race at this distance and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Hassle free parking and well marshalled all the way round with water at strategic places. Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Judy Cohen 2
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 100%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: got a pb- quite a hard course as it was fast
In full: This is a very pretty course but I was puffing too hard to really enjoy it! Very well organised and a nice event- I'll definitely do it next year
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Simon Starkie
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 100%
In short: Beautiful course - Great for a PB !
In full: Lovely race, good road surface, virtually traffic free - nice touch to have Cider in the goodie bag - would definately recommend this race!
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Curls
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: First time I've done this race and I can't fault it in any way! The organisation was brilliant. The course was flat with lovely scenery. The mile markers were clearly displayed and marshalls did a fantastic job! F
In full: For those of you with a sweet tooth, there were lots of cakes for sale at the end with a lovely cup of tea! The goody bag was different - a nice bottle of cider included! Although I expect some would have preferred that at the beginning! All in all a very enjoyable race.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Amanda Benstead
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 60%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 60%
In short: A lovely race, good scenery, fast flat course, well organised.
In full: A new PB for me, which I had thought was totally out of reach so I loved this race and would throughly recommend it. Looking forward to next year.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Easily distracted
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 80%
Value 60%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Good, fast, friendly race.
In full: Loved the race HQ. Just the right number of runners for the course. Very welcome local cider/juice in the bag.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: RickyRaccoon
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Very scenic course in beautiful Kent countryside
In full: I thought this event was great. I loved the fact that parking was freely available with no hassle - no need to arrive 2 hours early to find a slot like some bigger town events. The Race HQ and finish area around the stables and orchards just addded to the whole Kent village feel. The route itself was mainly flat (I guess 1 hill if you could call it that around 6 miles) and on quiet country lanes. Whilst the roads were open my expereince was that the few cars I saw were being driven very considerately particularly as runners weaved across the road to take the shortest line. A great race, with just about the right number of competitors given the tight lanes and I will definetely be back next year.
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lucy Shillingford
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 60%
In short: A great, flat 10Mile run!
In full: My first 10 mile run, very spoilt!! It was flat and scenic the while way! I am a very slow runner and was made to feel very welcome at the end, even being one of the last! Will definately do it again next year! Thank you Maidstone Harriers!
Date of review: June 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kieth Duffy-Penny
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 60%
In short: Thoroughly enjoyable
Date of review: June 22, 2009
2009 race reviewed by: Tuesday Night Tortoise
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 100%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Gem of a race; loved it
In full: A real gem of a run: great course, great run, great organisation, great scenery, great atmosphere at finish and great medal. First time here but will be back next year.
More climbs than I'd expected from the rw.co.uk description as 'flat' and missed target time by 21 secs but still (just) a PB. Thanks too to
www.biddendenvineyards.com for the fab goody bag.
Plus the afternoon picnic etc over at Sissinghurst gadrens the perfect way to make a day of it for my wife.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Scott Richards 21
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: got a new pb
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kent Runner
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 100%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: silizzy
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 100%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Slick operation and really nice goodie bag of Kent Cider/Apple Juice!
In full: Lovely country lanes, winding through local villages so hardly any traffic - which was great. Well organised and defo in the book for 2010!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Bartster
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 100%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 100%
In short: Amazing race! Thank you Maidstone Harriers.
In full: A really friendly, well-organised race and after 24 years of running I did a PB at the grand old age of 42. Thanks again to Maidstone Harriers!Goody bag was very good too.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tom Arnott 2
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 100%
Beginner-friendliness 60%
In short: Scenic and Speedy
In full: Beautiful scenery on this very flat quick course. Long grass in the car park gave me itchy legs however!! Great race and the goody bag is one of the best I've ever had. A must do for everyone! Well done Maidstone Harriers!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: johnny-the-eagle
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Loved it
In full: Well organised, hassle free, great venue and course scenery. A couple of bottles from the local vineyard were a nice touch in the goody bag - will definitely look out for this one again next year.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: tinka
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 100%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In full: Goes down as my favourite 10 miler, great atmosphere, and as good as you will get for a pb course, if it was a bit cooler, but the weather is out of everyones hands.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mark Weber
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Really enjoyable
In full: One of the faltest 10M races you will find in Kent, really good atmosphere and lots of pb potential but does get a bit warm by the end of the race.
Thanks, will be back next year.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Simon Foster
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 80%
Atmosphere 60%
Organisation 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Excellent little Run
In full: Nice Run, venue , organisation. Only thought, would be nice if the medal or ribbon had the year on (just in case I come back next year)!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
2009 race reviewed by: Alison Gaunt
Overall score 100%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 100%
Atmosphere 100%
Organisation 80%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Loved it loved it loved it!!!! Best 10M time this year, what a fab day!
Date of review: June 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mick J
Overall score 80%
Would you do it again? Yes
Details:
Scenery 80%
PB potential 60%
Atmosphere 80%
Organisation 100%
Value 80%
Beginner-friendliness 80%
In short: Great, First time on this course, and NO complaints.
In full: Twisty course, undulating but no problems, would definetly run it again.
Date of review: June 21, 2009
Good afternoon.
Many thanks for yesterday's excellent event. From the welcoming greeting, the abundance of toilets, the encouraging marshalls, three drinks stations (we were spoilt) and the beautiful route, all in all a smashing race.
Just one ever so slight criticism, and I almost apologise for raising this, but maybe someone could have a word with the people on the cake stall that it might be better if the duties were split with one handling the money whilst the other handled only the food and drinks.
Thanks again and well done.
Andrew Smith
Hi Bob thanks for a great day yesterday the marshalling was great and the supportors well looked after, thanks again for a great race.
Jackie Riggs
Hi,
Thank you for a great race yesterday - it was very well organised and a pleasure to take part in. Although it is not a local event for me, I hope I can join you again next year..
Thanks again for a great race,
Regards,
Paul Veitch
Huntingdon