GrizzlyHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (166 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: retro
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic
In full: A brilliant must do race excellent organisation. Very well marshalled and great support all around the tough course. Try it you'll love it when you've forgotten how hard it was.
Date of review: March 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Borders
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If Carlsberg did races...............
In full: ..........they would do the Grizzly.
This is one of my must do events of the year.
Date of review: March 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Ian clements 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Unforgetable, this is not to be missed, still on a high 2 weeks after completing it ! Challenging race, fantastic atmosphere, wonderful scenery, excellent organisation. I'll be back next year
Date of review: March 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Gromit Harbor
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Highlight of my running year
Date of review: March 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: 3dogsandahorse
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Loved every second of this race........am I the only one that didn't want it to end!!!
In full: Wow!!! Amazing race with just about everything possible thrown in. I couldn't fault Axe Valley Runners with their organisation and support!! Cheery marshalls on every corner, all equiped with pots of Jelly Babies and plenty of words of encouragement. The scenery took away from that bl**dy great hill you've just clambered up!! Never seen views like it, and as the weather was in our favour aswell, they were magnificent.
Was my first Grizzly, and I didn't want it to end!! Paced myself well and managed to finish still feeling strong and get the sub 4hrs that I was hoping for. Just train on as many cliffs as possible, and if you can find a vertical climb with steps or a rope then even better!!! Loads of support and banter from fellow runners all the way round. I think this is the only race I have smiled the whole way round. Yes it was tough, but in a wierd way, very, very enjoyable!!! Great t-shirt aswell!!
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Chris Pinnock
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 2nd time for me, just let down by me coming down with cold 3 days before but still managed same pace as previous year :) so wanted sub 4hrs!!!
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Martin Holley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Highlight of every year
In full: It's not just a race, it's an experience. Tough, but fun. Great organisation from Axe Valley Runners and great support throughout the route. Will be first in line to enter next year, even though both my shoes came off in the infamous bog.
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Wile.E.Coyote
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic as ever
In full: Always a fantastically organised event, wonderful scenery, very friendly marshalls, all you can ask for.
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: underham
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough but rewarding!
In full: The only race that I have ever said "never again" after (twice), but by the evening & reflecting on what a fabulous race it is, I'm ready to enter again next year. Tough but rewarding & an unparalled experience. Plenty to keep families entertained as well whilst the runners are enjoying themselves.
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: 13NRS
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A not to be missed race.
In full: A great Axe valley runners race. A must do race,always brilliant.
Date of review: March 21, 2012
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