BUPA Great South RunHere's how RW members rated this race (813 votes). 2004 race reviewed by: whyohwhy!
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: broke my duck, fantastic day, great time by all..new pb 1:32(get in!)and £200 quid for LUPUS charity!!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Bob !
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: 2 hours plus to get to the A27 was the only downside
In full: The 3 wave start worked very well. The wind behind for the last 2 miles was the winner, how do they manage this every year?!
I done this last year in 1.48, this year I went round in 1.29.13. 47 minutes at 5 miles, 42 mins for the 2nd half.
My last mile must have been under 8 mins, I can't run that fast!!!!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Darren Illman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: After a 16 year absence this has got me going again
In full: After deciding three weeks ago to don my trainers and start running again to get my body back into trim (after a 16 year absence and various illness along the way)i had one weeks notice about this race! It has to be the best race i have been involved in and i felt the huge support i got off not only spectators but also from other runners when i experienced problems just before the second water station kept me going! It warmed my heart to see such friendliness out there and i for one will never look back im totally converted back to running!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: j-lard
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great race, my favourite so far.
In full: Good organisation, didn't feel too crowded even though there were so many people, and getting over the start was very quick. And the wind was blowing in the right direction for once!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: roo2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Absolutely great. I run to stay fit but do not actually enjoy it, but I actually LOVED this race! My two friends were new to this distance but now want half and full marathons! absolutely brilliant in every respect, except the traffic when leaving
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: bsc
| | 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: Great first 10 miler for me!
In full: Overall the organisation was great, the 3 wave start was very effective. I would definately like to come back again!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Nick P
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: An excellent mass participation event
In full: I liked the 3 wave start system this year.
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: BOBtheBUILDER
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good first 10-miler
In full: warm up was too long, but good race, very enjoyable and i'll be back next year and hopefully i can race without being ill!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Wardeeee
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first 10 mile race and I enjoyed every step of it thanks to the organisation, the support and the fantastic atmosphere.
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Annie Wilki
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Placing in wave bands seems very arbitrary.
In full: How were the wave bands worked out? I estimated 1:25, did 1:25, and was put in the slowest wave band. Spent the entire race trying to get past people (sometimes walking 3-4 abreast in the middle of the road) and but for that would have got nearer 1:20. Incredibly frustrating.... I shall never put a realistic finish time on a race application again, since it appears most other people don't!
Date of review: October 12, 2004
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