Gloucester 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). | 11 to 16 of 16 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
2008 race reviewed by: The O.A.P
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Are runners really welcome at Frampton?
In full: In a large field there are bound to be some who upset the local people and some things they do cannot be forgiven. But, hey! most of us are just out to have a good run and don't want to upset anyone. I found the locals most stand offish and particularly object to the woman who shouted out of her car window to another motorist suggesting he ran over runners who were returning to race headquarters after the finish. I have never been in an event before where the organisers were so concerned with placating the local residents that at the start the words "enjoy the race" were either missing or lost in a plethora of warnings.
This was my third and probably final run in this event. Runners are obviously not welcome in Frampton and I have no desire to return to such a place
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: annejacko
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good marathon warmup
In full: No problems with the organisation-even enough toilets! Undulating route but no big hills.Friendly marshalls.Thanks Gloucester AC
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Spike sends Love light and peace
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ouch!
In full: That's a double ouch!!
I found this tougher than any marathon.
Not a great deal of crowd support,very much a test of mental stamina as well as fitness.
Brilliant support from the marshalls and fellow runners/lunatics!
Not sure if I'll do this again.Tomorrow is anotehr day!!!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rv Nibs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Glad it's over!!
In full: Furthest I've ever run and the last 3 miles were terrible but after a couple of hours (beers!) at home and a bit of hindsight I think I thoroughly enjoyed it . Thanks to all involved in organising / marshalling.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dee la
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good training race.
In full: Much better weather conditions this year. very enjoyable.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: xandie100
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very supportive atmosphere
In full: My first 20 mile race, Iwas a bit apprehensive but I shouldn't have worried, everyone, marshalls, locals, runners were so supportive, it carried me round. Lovely scenery. I'll be back!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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