Milford 21 Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (26 votes). | 1 to 10 of 26 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (26 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 96% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 94% | | PB potential | | 35% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 75% | | Value | | 74% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 44% |
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2011 race reviewed by: BirminghamOwl
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In full: Very tough course and conditions this year did not help. Still, it's all very doable even for road runners especially if marathon training. No mile markers so that can play havoke mentally when you really want to stop.
Shame to focus on being a training run for those preparing for a marathon but given the time of year it's always going to attract a lot with that in mind and for those I would recommend it. Respect to those you raced it in it's own right - you're tough as boots
Date of review: February 28, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Nat D
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant as always
In full: Although this is a tough race, you should do it as a training run for a spring Marathon. It is "tough but doable". Great for a nice time-on-feet LSR
The organization is good, the scenery is fabulous and the marshals and water station helpers are great.
This was my 2nd time and just a beautiful as I remember. How often do you get to run through scenery like this?
Lots of mud this year, different from 2009 when it was bone dry. I've got through both times in road shoes but granted I'm not going at speed!
Excellent race
Date of review: February 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Pi Mark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough run; plenty of hills and loads of mud this year. The hill at the end is "special"
Date of review: February 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rob Grif
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very tough, hilly, muddy, wet run.
In full: Very tough, hilly, muddy & wet run. Challenging 21 miles over Cannock Chase.
Had to walk up the switch backs & hill at the end. Good training run if doing Marathon.
Date of review: February 27, 2011
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2008 race reviewed by: PiggingJog
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Never walked after 400 yards before, but in the end I was glad I did as I was able to run all but the hills at midway and the hill at the end...
In full: Distant views in the cool spring sunshine, a lovely grind up a valley at about 14 miles with a sparkling stream below. A couple of fords or stepping stones if you preferred, and a smart long sleeved T-shirt for just turning up. Hardly a car in sight. I'd wanted to do this one for some years, it is tough and I probably left it 10 years too late, but still very much enjoyed it.
Date of review: March 17, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Matthew Jones 16
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A fantastic event
In full: Everything but boring. Great challenging race.
Date of review: March 10, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cobra Batman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A Top race
In full: Off road, Long, Tough and great marshalls you can ask for no more.
Date of review: March 10, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Tarmac Runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hard race but a very good point to get to for spring mara training
Date of review: March 10, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mike Hawes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A nightmare - but a great challenge
In full: Enetered this with far too much over confidence both in my fitness and ability. A lack of respect for the punishing terrain coupled with far too fast start meant the last 8 miles was a nightmare of epic proportions. I'd certainly do this again so I can say I've beaten it.
Date of review: March 10, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Fluffbug
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: owwww - switch backs a killer...just as I was enjoying the race the agony began at 10 miles! Beautiful run but tough..the switchbacks wear you down for whats coming later but the marshalls are lovely, so friendly. Sheer guts and detemination needed b
Date of review: March 9, 2008
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