The Gut Buster 10 MileHere's how RW members rated this race (44 votes). | 11 to 20 of 23 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
2011 race reviewed by: peter higgs 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great way to end the year
In full: this race was a great way to end the year, wet hilly & lots of mud , my favourite type of race & well organised for a 1st time event & a definite for next year, lovely medal to with your name on
I love running in slippery mud & this did not disappoint
Date of review: January 5, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: RaceBunny
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My trainers will never be white again! Fantastically mud-packed!
In full: I loved this race. Despite my woe at the 6.45am start to get there, this race made my New Year's Eve.
The organisation was fantastic, the organisers were really friendly and the young helpers made me feel like I'd won Olympic gold when I crossed the finish line.
I felt a bit of a mug in my normal trainers, especially when running - or trying to stay upright - through the patches of clay and mud. I think trail shoes are a must-buy for next time - and a clean pair of shoes in the car for the drive home!
This was one of the most enjoyably challenging races I have done, maybe because at times it was like running through quicksand. This one will be on my calendar every year.
Date of review: January 5, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Geordie Boy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: running in chocolate cake
In full: I thought the orgsnisation was outstanding and with a half dozen more toilets would have been perfect. The two courses (10k and 10m) mingling and separating several times was handled very well. Extremely muddy (not Grim obstacle race muddy of course) and very challenging (with a tummy full of mince pies!)
Looking forward to 2012 (p.s. like the early start time as well)
Date of review: January 5, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Stick
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very good way to end the year
Date of review: January 5, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Claire Mac
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Loved it!
Date of review: January 4, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Paula Potter 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent run to end the year on....
Date of review: January 3, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: cazmo78
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud, Hills - Perfect end to the year!
In full: What a great way to spend New Years Eve and to burn some calories for later!
The ford crossing was Brilliant! Very muddy definate note for off road shoes next time as my road shoes felt like ice skates!!!
Thanks to all the marshals and the mulled wine and mice pie was great at the finish. Medal was great and goody bag not to bad either.
Date of review: January 1, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: paul thomas 27
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent, friendly well organised well marshalled event. Thanks to all involved.
Date of review: January 1, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Chris Bradfield
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud, hills, mince pies and mulled wine.
In full: A tough but fair multi-terrain 10 miler on mildly undulating roads, fields and footpaths. The roads are quiet, the fields muddy (in 2011), and the footpaths muddier still!
The 10m takes place at the same time as the 10k, and the courses separate and re-join several times - so make sure you pay attention to the signs and marshals!
Date of review: January 1, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: RRR_Caz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Mud and lots of it!!!
In full: Great fun in the country side from cabbage patches to fords to fields and woods to lanes had the lot really enjoyed well done to all who helped the event great for first event.
Date of review: December 31, 2011
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