Beast 14Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (127 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Speed Bump
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 4th visit
In full: This year even more club mates joined in to slay The Beast & it's become an annual trip.
Met up with others who also go each year & who all talk of similar events like the Midsummer Munro, Terminator, Rough & Tumble, Man v Horse. You get the idea - this attracts a certain type.
It's brilliant. Do this race and you'll be back too.
Date of review: September 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Joanna Campbell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As promised the scenery made up for the steps
In full: Brilliant race, over a lovely course, but somewhat frustrating over the first few miles queuing at stiles and having to walk bits I wanted to run because those in front were walking and there was no way of getting past. The marshalls were all brilliant, especially the ones at the bottom of the second set of steps who read my mind and managed to keep my going. My favourite bit was coming out of the trees, seeing Corfe Castle for the first time and flying down the grassy hill.
Date of review: September 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: tim woolridge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Fantastic again! Those steps have got steeper! Congrats to Poole AC for another superb event.
Date of review: September 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dominic Malsom
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: As always an excellent race.
In full: Fantastic race again. I Know that I am heading for a really tough race but you get a great buzz when you have climbed the second stairway and have enough juice to put in a fast finish. Big thankyou to the marshalls that offered their encouragement all round the course, especially the ladies before the home straight. When you get a well done from them you know it is only seconds before you finish. A big well done to Poole AC
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: ElBoracho
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Scenic, challenging, rewarding race. Well organised.
In full: Thanks to the organisers, helpers, etc for laying on a superb race. Very tough in places, but fab scenery and long flat sections between hard hills. I did the event for the first time 10 years ago. It was just as good back then, though not as many people. I'll be back. Thanks again all involved.
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ulrich Kneifel
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What a scenery on the Isle of Purbeck, but the steps are brutal.
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: poppysox
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great scenic off road race
In full: Very enjoyable well organised and friendly race. Not as bad as I thought it would be although the second set of stairs were a killer!! Well doen and thank you to POole AC for a really great morning out. Will be back again next year.
Date of review: September 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: AntClark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: LIves up to it's name - Fantastic but hard on the legs
Date of review: August 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: kent barker
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A cross between a running race and a fitness challange
In full: Very difficult to run any of the hills too many people walking them.
The whole race is between a run and a fitness course there are lots of jim heros as a well as club runners. The scenery is fantastic and the marshall's well placed and efficent. There is little support though mostly due to the fact it is in the kiddle of nowhere most of the time.
Overall a good race but if you out for a pure running experience then this is not the one, if on the other hand you are after a fitness test this could be the one.
Date of review: August 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mike Rawles
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: loved it but hard
In full: hard race, but more than worth it in the end
Date of review: August 31, 2008
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