BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Muttley 2
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised, flat run. Would be nice in September out of the rain.
In full: Good run, and the 3 waves of runners were perfectly set off, making running so much easier for the faster runners. Nice medal and a good tshirt,(much better design than last years)! Weather was a bit of a downer, but at least keep me cool as I was running around. Getting in and out of the car park was a bit slow, but there's not a lot can be done about that. Only downer really was that at £30, and all the knowledge about taking on board protein and carbs after a race, there were no shakes or bananas available to runners at the end and I thought they could at least provide these. Oh, and only 1 lucozade given out in the race to, along with 2 waters.
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: savagetom
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first 10 miler and I really enjoyed it - great atmosphere and great race.
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: T Street
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Personal Best - Shame about the weather
In full: Pity that leading up to the race it rained constantly with it letting up only 5 mons from the start. As ever, there is never enough under cover space when this happens. The race was good, excellent atmosphere and as always fast.
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: NorthernBloke
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cracking race - shame about the weather.
In full: This was the first 'proper' race I had taken part in and it was superb. The weather was awful so the wife and kids went to the Aquarium which was v v close to the start line. However the streets were lined with spectators / supporters and it was a superb atmosphere (1:22.44 time for the record).
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: carlhallinon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Exellent despite the rain
In full: Well organised and quick race not spoilt by the rain.Would do again.(PB for me yay)!
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: michael rix
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Wet but suprisingly not too windy!
In full: As anyone that has done this regularly will know, the last 2 miles are usually extremely windy. So it came as both a shock and suprise that this year was mild in comparison to previous years. Even Paula Radcliffe was caught out, admitting that she kept some in reserve in readiness for the 2 mile wall!!
The light rain actually served to keep the cold away and so present perfect conditions for a fast, enjoyable race.
The races started on time (thanks Channel 5 for the live coverage) but my only gripe (same as last year) is that they put clearly out of shape 'Celeb' runners right at the start of the elite (orange wave a). It means that quick club runners and everyone else behind has to dodge the clearly embarressed Z list.
Course however is brilliant. Flat and super fast and very well supported. There are frequent aid stations and lots of motivating music (take note pathetic Run to the Beat).
Goodie bag was fine with a very nice medal and always top quality, well fitting t-shirts. Great value for money. I'll be back time and time again.
One thing though, the new timing chips - many regular runners now use their own ankle band to secure their chip, these New flat chips may be great for shoes but can't be used with chip bands.
See you next year!
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Blades
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Extremely well organised with plenty of friendly marshalls / helpers despite the weather. Lack of WC meant long wait in cold. Goody bag a bit mean - a chocolate or ceral bar would have been welcome.
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Hills of Death (HOD)
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Flat popular Televised 10 miler
In full: Felt better doing it this year crowds great. PB for all. Saw Dan Robinson when I was at 7 (he was 91/2). Only problem is the WIND on the seafront Jees
Date of review: March 5, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: CHP
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great run, despite the weather
In full: This was the longest I have ever run, the weather was so bad, I had a little cry once I got to the seafront after 8 miles, but only because of the weather! Once I finished, I was very chuffed. It was a great day and I smile when I think about it. Bring on the next one.
Date of review: January 9, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Rebecca weatherall
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The weather only made it more satisfying!!
Date of review: December 30, 2007
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