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Stansted 10K on There were 384 entrants
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Comments about Stansted 10K Fun Run
New! Thank you to all the organisors - it was my first race, and
though I found it incredibly hard work it has made me determined to run more in
the future. Jen Cole, Bishop’s Stortford
New! I loved it. My Hungarian girlfriend came too
- she already did the
Just wanted to say that the run this year was
another success. Even though it was hot and I did a rubbish time, I really
enjoyed it. Thanks to all for the organisation, it was staged beautifully. I
really appreciated all the water stations!
Beverley
Curran, Bishop’s Stortford
I really
enjoyed the day although it was a bit hot! Wish I could say the same for my
partner but he collapsed in a sweaty heap at the finish and it took about ten
minutes for me to get a word out of him. He moaned like anything but I'm
sure it's just a man’s way of saying although it was hard going in some places
he's glad he did it!! Sarah Wiggins, Harlow
Even
though extremely hot weather it was an enjoyable run, and the atmosphere
of the event was quite friendly and warm.
We deserve travelling all the way from
Just to
say thank you for organising such a good event. The hot weather and
undulating route made it a challenging race but very enjoyable. Being
locals, we often run the footpaths in the area, so it was nice to be able
to show it off to other runners. This was our first time for doing the
Stansted 10K as it often coincides with holidays, however, we'll try and make
it a regular event in the future. John & Jo Newbury, Stansted
We were
asked to come to the race by a new found friend of ours, Paul D. He was
planning on doing the race, and asked us to come along. Unbeknownst to
us, there were sooo many hills, but we still had a great time seeing the
English countryside. We're definitely planning on coming back if we're in
the area in two years. :):) Jamie & Wade Gerdemann,
Thank
you for an excellent race, in spite of the hills and the heat combining to make
it comfortably my worse time ever for a 10K!!
Plenty of enthusiastic
Comments from Bishop’s Stortford Running Club (Ladies & Mens Team Winners)
Just three words sum my feelings up about this brilliant
little local bash..... make it annual. Greg
Hart
New! Thanks for the very well organised, as usual,
race. Extremely hot but we can't blame
you for that! Extra watering holes
greatly appreciated. See you in 2 years
time! George Thomas
It was very hot running yesterday and I was really glad of all the water
available on the course and have the sponges at the end helped although I
wouldn't have known that was there had not a bunch of Stortford runners been
around it. I can't think of any negative
comments apart from the weather but 2 years ago it wasn't hot at all. I
was going to suggest having the race start earlier but I'm not sure that would
have made much difference yesterday. The
run was well marshalled, so no complaints. Viv Law
Best tip I can think to give the organisers is to
run the race backwards .. get through the icky hills, fields etc early! David McGurk
It would be nice to have more ladies toilets. It's great from the pub to let us
in, but just 1 additional ladies portaloos today would have made the pre-race
situation really much easier. It would also be nice to have the prize giving a
bit earlier, say
It was great to have so many waterstation out there and plenty of water
afterwards. We really needed it today. I like the route, it's tough (esp. in
this heat) but scenic. The race has always a nice post-race atmosphere with
BBQ, ice-cream, the pub selling beer and the chance to get a massage. So
overall a very positive experience. Christine Tanner
(Ladies Winner)
Stewarding / signposting could have been better for
the front runners as it wasn't always clear (though it helped me in the end i
guess). Excellent course otherwise. Steve Prosser (Winner)
Was a great race, very well organised, plenty of water on a very very
hot day, brilliant BBQ at the end, the only downside, I was a bit disappointed
to get an elastic band round a bottle of water for all my efforts. Would
definitely be back again in 2 years time.
Ian
Rodgers
We thought it was a very
well organised run - and the extra water stations were very much
appreciated. Helen and Bill Brunton
Once again a lovely country run, even if it was too
hot! I was pleased to see the additional
water stations, especially over the second half of the race, that was good
thinking as I expect many of us would suffered a lot without them. I enjoyed getting sprayed with water by the
"sponge man" after the run, nice touch!
I though you had lots of marshals, more than
needed. The only negative comment is the
last water station, just after the farm, was positioned just before a right
turn. I grabbed my water, then almost ran over the marshal who was trying to
get me to turn right. The water station needed to be 30 yards before the
right turn. Ian McClymont
I think I
enjoyed the race!! The water stations were excellent and a very welcome
sight and the marshals lovely. The only criticism that I would make were
the plastic bands that we got given at the finish. I completely
understand that most of the entry money went towards the charities which is
correct and to be honest I'd preferred to have not been given anything than one
of those bands! Sorry to sound ungrateful but what are you meant to do
with it?!! Sarah Croot
Tough course but fun! Nicky Hunt
I would
like to say that the race was well organised and marshalled with plenty of
water stations. As the weather was exceptionally hot it would have been
nice to have had a few sponges out on the race especially for those who took
longer to run/walk the race. I thought the 'extra' sticky number was
personally unnecessary, I passed a few loose ones on the ground, I would
suggest the organisers saves the expense of producing these for next
year's race. Karen Wilson