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2008 reviews
In short:
very well organised - thoroughly enjoyed it.
In full: i
thought this race was great even tho the hills were more than i had
thought - i've just never noticed them as i've driven the roads on
holiday!! and i really enjoy an evening start.
the marshalling was excellent - i've marshalled on roads with
traffic and it's not easy - so well done to all!
i thought the start worked really well
being walked forwards - i don't think the organisers can be held
responsible for the people who start too far forward, there will
always be numpties that do that.
this one is definitely on my list of races to do again. and i'll be
ready for those hills next time :-)
In short:
nice 10k, evening run
makes it different. well marshalled and friendly.
In short:
Good race, like last
year, though a little cooler
In short:
2nd time I've
done it and I'd do it again....
In full:
Great evening run along the coast, 2nd time of doing it and I
thoroughly enjoy it...
In short:
Bonkers start and finish
In full: bizarre gathering at the start - still running over
the rocks onto grass at the finish (why couldn't such a race finish
on the road/pavement?) anyway amrshalls and police and organisers
were excellent and the course is great. oh and i nailed a massive pb!!
2007 reviews
In short:
Good PB course
with some decent views as well
In full:
Fairly flat course with good views over the bay. Plus, I quite
enjoyed racing in the evening!
In short:
Undulating 10K
In full:
This is done over the same course as the half marathon earlier in
the year, there are hills but they are not a problem as long as you
respect them. The evening start meant that it had cooled down a lot.
There did seem to be a very wide spread of abilities taking part; it
would be a good race for novices to do. The organsiers might
possibly want to look at arranging the start better, perhaps
encouraging the slower runners to go further back - it was quite
crowded for the first mile and difficult to get into a rythym. The
drink station (passed twice) was well manned. As the previous poster
mentioned it probably is quite easy to cheat by doing just one lap
of the flat Paignton Green, saving yourself about a mile, but
where's the achievement in that?
The course is traffic free on the way out but on the way back you
have to run on pavements. This was not too much of an issue as we
had thinned out a lot by then. The dated keyring memento was unique
and good. I would certainly do this race again if on holiday in
Torbay at the same time of year.
In short:
Excelent race, but how may only did one lap of Paignton
Green????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
In full: Great race, done the half marathon here a few times,
as I suspect did many others. Half the of the group in front only
did one lap of the green at Paignton (as is the case in the half
marathon) which is infuriating. Yes they will only be cheating
themselves but they were club runners too!!! This opportunity for
cheats needs closing by making the race shorter faciltating one lap
or longer into Torquay at the finish to make up the distance as it
is impossible to marshall. I have done the half marathon before and
was expecting only one lap and was slightly confused when I saw the
two laps sign as I had seen people head off back to Torquay after
only one lap.
The finish could be better marked in terms of a countdown too as I
did not realise it was there untl I turned off the road onto the
grasy bit and saw the finish line, a marshall at the start had told
me the finish was next to the Grand Hotel and thought it was further
down. As I was an on the day entrant maybe I missed some details
sent out in the race pack?
Still, a great race that I thoroughly enjoyed and loads of helpful
organisers too. The weather made up for the dissapointing day in
June when the half marathon was a miserable day of rain and drizzle.
See you next year!
2006 reviews
In short:
Excellent summer Sunday
evening race on the English Riviera
In full: The red arrows had drawn the
crowds which meant a slight delay to the race start, but they added
to the pre-race atmosphere. For a course that boasts 4 hills it is
surprisingly quick, with the 2 x 1 mile laps of deadpan flat
Paignton Green giving the chance of putting the pedal down. The last
mile is challenging after all that quick stuff. A timing clock at
the finish would be a bonus. The adjacent funfair gives other family
members a reason for coming to support you and there's no shortage
of pubs & eateries in Torquay. Free hot showers at the race HQ
complete the feeling of great value for money - heck it's only a
fiver!
Date of review: August 24, 2006
In short: This was my first ever race
which I ran with my daughter, really enjoyed it, the people there
were great and the marshalls were supportive all the way. Was well
worth travelling from Huddesfield to do! (I was on holiday)
Date of review: August 24, 2006
In short: Great race for all
In full: The views of the bays are
beautiful (if you dare lift your head up to enjoy them). This was my
first ever race, and prep for a half-marathon next month and I
(actually) enjoyed it. Lowpoints, the organisation at the start
could have been better and pre-race map was not very clear.
Highpoints, medals for all finishers and the cheery marshalls who
cheered me up the hills (there are a lot as it's basically a coastal
cliffside route).
Date of review: August 23, 2006
In short: Overall Good value,the finish
was a little challenging.
In full: Good evening out combined with
the holiday atmosphere. The 2 laps of Paignton green seemed a bit of
a drag again! As per the half marathon but also it was difficult to
move out of the way of the faster runners on the first lap and
negotiate slower runners on the second lap. A good turn out and
value for money. The last incline did seem steeper than it actually
was.
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: only scenic if you like
roads, pavements and traffic
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: Fast Course - plenty of
support, but start and finish arrangements could be improved (and a
clock!)
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: Best 10k I've run this year.
Inclines not as much of a challenge as you might exepct. quite a
fast race, in fact. Good crowd and lovely location.
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: A good run let down by
dubious timekeeping and a dangerous finish
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: Fantastic race for the minimal
entry fee!!
In full: First time i have entered
anything after a 13 month lay off due to injury and only 2 and a
half months preparation. Cant fault it for the price you pay.
Marshalls very friendly good support and this was a fantastic way to
welcome me back to running.
Date of review: August 21, 2006
In short: Really enjoyed this one . .
In full: . . seems quicker than you'd
expect given that there are some gradients. Friendly marshalls and
good support on most of the course. Plenty of parking if you get
there early enough, and warm showers afterwards too. Thanks to all
concerned.
Date of review: August 20, 2006
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