Did the "other" 10k in Ashford a couple of years ago which was a really pleasant run, haven't done this one before, anyone able to tell me where the route takes us?
Did this this year and thought it one of the best 10k,s I've done, the second half of the race was a bit more'undulating' than the first but overall I felt this was a good all round test....... Couldn't tell you where it started and finished. it began from a small village well outside the town and was on quiet rural roads mostly..... H&P
It's a downhill course overall, so PBs are definitely possible. The course is 100% rural, but I cannot remember the name of the place it starts from - I think it's a civil service sports club, but...
I've done this a couple of years running and really enjoyed it. It's outside the town, starting up at Sandyhurst Lane (along from the running club at Sandyacres) and up through Westwell then back to Sandyacres for the finish. I'd recommend it, there's one hill at around 7km but otherwise it's pretty much flat or downhill.
Its a lovely course that is in the main down hill - or feels like its down hill. There is a nice little undulation at about 7k that you need to save a bit for other than that I echo the others in that this is my favourite 10k course DW
This is my club 10k, I use a Garmin GPS HR monitor and download my runs to Motionbased as my on-line log. So click on the attached link to see my run from last years race and the route.
Note that you need to walk about 1km from where you park to the start line, and the finish is back at the playing fields where you more then likely parked your car. Makes for a good warm up before the race starts.
Dex, very funky gadget. A dream for someone who likes their running stats. I'm always looking for accurate contour maps of races I run, but organisers are typically rather vague on such detail...
Interesting Dex - your time is almost exactly the same as mine on my Garmin :-) - see you there again then! Benny - they are fantastic never used to know how far I had run, hr etc since getting this my running has improved no end. DW
Can someone give me directions to Ashford/sandyacres from the Dartford Tunnel? I want to do this run but am coming on my own and am a bit nervous about finding my way there
Hi there's a problem with the website at the moment. Go down the M20 to Junction 9 follow the signs for Faversham. On the left you will see Sainsbury and the Ashford International Hotel go to the roundabout you will know it by the cardboard cows on it. There turn right onto the A20. Drive along to the next roundabout and go sraight aheadon the duel carriagway get into the right hand lane and cross the carriageway at the next left turning into and keep going down that road. You will cross the M20 and keep going on that road There will be plenty of folks around. Good luck Lynn
Has anybody worked out how to enter in advance? The club website isn't exactly overflowing with information... in fact I couldn't see anything about the race, or much else, for that matter?!
I quite fancy running this as a tempo / winter fitness test.
Enjoyed the course, although I found 6km to 9km quite hard going. Otherwise excellent organisation and marshalling. I didn't come across any vehicles on the route either, which was a bonus.
I ran with my mate until 2km (6:10!), then he set off into the distance for second place, I ran the remaining 8km all alone to finish 7th, time in the 33's. Not sure who the winner was, but he seemed fast! Friend finished in the 31's (not bad from 6 weeks training since returning from injury) but never saw the leader after he broke clear soon after the first kilometer.
On the negative side: There only appeared to be the one toilet for 400(?) men. I got to the car park in good time (before 10am) but the queue was already very long. Perhaps a couple of portaloos would help?
Also although I got away ok, I'd imagine the carpark situation will upset some!
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We will look at doing this one, should be living around Ashford by then so would be very easy to get to.
Note that you need to walk about 1km from where you park to the start line, and the finish is back at the playing fields where you more then likely parked your car. Makes for a good warm up before the race starts.
Ashford & District 10k 2006
Good luck to all who enter, might see you on the day.
Dex.
DW
Marion
Is this mainly off road ?
E.g. Is it a good one for my ITBS ?!!
its not hilly only the one .
I quite fancy running this as a tempo / winter fitness test.
There is a form on the web site at http://www.rushes.plus.com/Road Race Entry Form.html or a pdf to print off and fill in at http://www.rushes.plus.com/Entry Form.pdf or on runners world via the events section.
Just out of interest, anyone know what the momento is ?????
Cheers,
I ran with my mate until 2km (6:10!), then he set off into the distance for second place, I ran the remaining 8km all alone to finish 7th, time in the 33's. Not sure who the winner was, but he seemed fast! Friend finished in the 31's (not bad from 6 weeks training since returning from injury) but never saw the leader after he broke clear soon after the first kilometer.
On the negative side:
There only appeared to be the one toilet for 400(?) men. I got to the car park in good time (before 10am) but the queue was already very long. Perhaps a couple of portaloos would help?
Also although I got away ok, I'd imagine the carpark situation will upset some!
My first run for a while, must remember to do more training for my next run! Such a lovely course and very friendly. Thanks A&D