BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2006 race reviewed by: Sinead Costello
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great race, excellent organisation and overall a fab day.
In full: This was my first 10 mile run and I'm glad I plucked up the courage to enter. The whole morning was really well organised and the support was greatly appreciated. Only downside was the mud bath at the finish. Will definitely be back next year. A big thanks to all the organisers.
Date of review: October 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Ryan De Vooght-Johnson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race, PB, shame about the weather!
In full: I did this race last year and it was my first ever race! (last year perfect blue sky, warm, no breeze)
This year the weather was awful, started raining immediately that we started running. And as others have mentioned, the last 2 miles straight into the wind was a struggle!
But it was strangely enjoyable, the damp crowd were still pretty happy and encouraging, and I scored a PB of 1:04:27 on the course so was well pleased!
After the race I was frozen, and the space balnket did not do much! I am not sure what happened in the car park for the later finishers, but I imagine people would have got stuck in the mud.
Despite the weather, was a great atmosphere and a well organsied race.
Date of review: October 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Elizabeth Begley
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: weather terrible, race great, love the t-shirt
In full: I got quite cold waiting for the start, but soon warmed up, and was able to shed my plastic bag. I really enjoyed the run, and the organisation was excellent. The marshalls and supporters were great; I'm sure it was worse standing in the rain, than running. I got cold again at the finish, and was very grateful for the space blanket. I love the t-shirt, especially as it fits - great to have a choice of size, usually the t-shirts swamp me. I certainly hope to do this run again.
Date of review: October 25, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: medic one
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hmmmmm
In full: what do i have to say well its like this. The Rain Started dead on 10:30 for us in the orange Wave and did not stop til i got home. I really did not have to use the water stations i just opened my mouth and let the rain pour in. now tha hard part and i think you all will agree with me the LAST PART coming around from the 8 mile to the finish GALES, MORE GALES AND EVEN MORE GALES THOU WITH THESE GALES I DID SET A PB WHICH I AM HIGHLY DELIGHTED WITH. NOW FOR THE SLOW PART WHICH WAS THE RESULTS ON THE OFFICAL WEBSITE A BIT SLOW BUT THEY GOT THERE IN THE END, ALSO THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER DID NOT DO A FULL RESULTS ONLY THOSE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA AROUND PORTMOUTH, BUT APART FROM THAT I AM GOING TO BE DOING THIS RACE AGAIN. NEXT YEAR WILL BE MY 4TH YEAR. WITH A SMILE
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: deborah dawes
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: great run will be back
In full: 2nd yearat gsr just as good as last year dispite the weather not such a good time due to wearing long trousers that felt like divers pants at the end still buzzing though my daughter did the junior race on saturday and set a great pb of under 15 mins
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Margaret Houchen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Please move it back to the 9th October!
In full: Great run which goes from strength to strength, and this year there was the addition of Lucozade Sport, amongst the drink stations. However, I can't help but wonder if moving it towards the back end of October is such a smart move, given the horrendous weather this year.
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Smood
| | 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: My first race: the friendly atmosphere, great organisation and flat course make it an ideal beginners race! Loved it!
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: shineyhead mike
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great atmosphere, thanks Pompey! Weather only really hurt after the race!
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: crazygirl
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superb organisation
In full: My first GSR but one of the best organised 'big races' I've done and that is despite the torrential rain and subsequent mud bath at the end!
I had a good run despite lack of training and there is definte PB potential there (my first official 10-miler so guess it was a PB!)
Thank you very much to all the organisers for running everything like clockwork. And thanks to all the supporters who braved the elemnets to spur us on.
Soggy feet on way back to the car park but tip for anyone wanting a quick hassle-free get away, park in the city centre, was easy!
Great, will definitely be back.
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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2006 race reviewed by: Dick Dasterdly
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Third time run and very much enjoyed. Weather helped PB and with having a very good local B&B have a really nice extended weekend.
Date of review: October 24, 2006
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