Jog Shop Jog 20  Here's how RW members rated this race (113 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Brighton Belle
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging mainly off-road route with some glorious views over the South Downs
In full: A friendly small race on the South Downs with some killer hills. A gentle on-road start for the first 4 miles or so before the big hills kick in at about 5 miles. Fantastic views from the top make it all worthwhile and a downhill to finish.
A very small gripe is the distance between the last two water stations - about 7 miles I think. If it had been a hot day I would have really suffered at this stage.
Also it's billed as 90% off road but at least 6 miles are on pavement or tarmac - just something to consider when deciding on the shoes to wear.
Overall a fantastic run, well worth doing.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Bowles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough but a good run and inturesting route.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Another tough day out on the hills!
In full: This was my fourth JS and I spent much of the run asking myself why I was doing it again. It is a tough cookie and the field seemed smaller and a bit faster this year. Its a great course though - lovely views and its always good to be out off road in the countryside. Great prep for Beachy.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: HOOVILLE WANDERER
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Testing run for anyone,wether a pro,or a casual runner.
In full: One for the brave if you have'nt done this distance.Supposed to be a marathon trainer but i think it is a run that is unique,and should be one to train for, and marked in the diary as a yearly "pilgrimage". This run is more of a test for oneself rather than a race.Friendly people ,great views and a pleasant atmosphere.See you next year.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SeaLark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As tough as ever
In full: Happy with my run today. Will be back again for more punishment
Date of review: October 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tammy Shadbolt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: One of those 'once in a lifetime' challenges for the fun runner like me!
Date of review: October 11, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Tin Head
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Enjoyable hard work.
In full: I love this race. Lovely weather, lovely scenery, lovely hills, lovely people & lovely prizes.
Date of review: October 23, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: HGill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: great uplifting scenery, fantastic, killing hills, but not enough water on the route
In full: It was an unseasonally hot day, and running up through the low-lying mist was glorious. The hills were as dastardly as advertised, but i felt that four water stations on a 20-mile route were not really enough and there was one 6-mile stretch between stations which is too long with all those hills. Marshalls were great, as always, but could have done with someone at the top of the final zig-zag down to the finish as when you're that tired, you can't remember where you came up!
Date of review: October 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Damian Cannon 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic, hilly and welcoming. A fun course up and around the South Downs.
In full: While I was using the JSJ20 as preparation for the Beachy Head marathon I was hoping for a fine day out and wasn't disappointed. The course was beautiful in the sun and mist and quite challenging (though not as tough as expected). Mostly off-road although the long descent on the road towards the end was very painful. Worth a detour!
Date of review: October 14, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cam.z
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great, testing, long run.
In full: This run will test you in new ways - it has hill hazards, off road hazards, horse hazards, cow hazards and scenery so beautiful and distracting it is a hazard!
The unusual distance of 20 miles means that this very tough and hilly run will leave you with the same satisfyingly knackered feeling of having run a marathon.
The run is well marshalled by enthusiastic and smiley people, some of which have hidden treasures like mars bars. There are plenty of drink stations along the route - unusual from other small off-road runs in the area but very much appreciated for it.
The run is excellent value and I'd recommend it to anyone. A lovely way to see the downs and get leg ache the next day!
Date of review: October 13, 2008
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