Saab Salomon Turbo X, PoppyhillHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (180 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Melbow
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: A great mix of trail , woods, water, mud (bottom deep). SOme horrendous climbs uphill clinging on to any branch available, good descents too. Great goody bag and t-shirt. Energy totally spent by the end running up to the finish. PLenty of loos, well organised. Apparently a kids race, but missed it so not sure how that was. Will be back
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: The Kings Shrew
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Absoloutely brilliant!
In full: Pure, stinking mud- you know you've gone through all the puddles when a runner passes you and half-jokingly remarks "wow, you stink!"
Thanks to those who stopped and checked on my wellbeing when I twisted an ankle after 8 miles. I can't recommend this race (or series) highly enough- as long as you know what you're letting yourself in for.
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: wan
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Absolutely Hell - Fantastic !!
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: julie goodwin 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Loved it, I thought it was on par with the hell run. But tougher.
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Andrea021
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard but ace!
Date of review: September 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: pears
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: amazing
Date of review: July 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jess Clark
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I loved it, the mud was brilliant!
Date of review: June 13, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Pete Williams 11
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: this was as much fun you can have with your clothes on !!!! loved the ducking i got ! total firth !!
Date of review: June 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Samantha Graham 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best fun I've ever had - don't hesitate, just do it
In full: This was my first off road race, and I'd only run 10 miles twice previously. As a real beginner (6 months running) I was a bit hesitant, but then I though what the heck. The course was nice and varied, a few bottlenecks (would have benefitted from staggared starts) but loads of messy fun. I was expecting more challenge from the X Zone (but I am a bit of a nutter). Would reccommend to anyone, and def going to do Bordon in November. A real thumbs up. :0)
Date of review: June 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JPM543
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: The hardest race I have ever done.
In full: Steep hills, bogs, tight and twisting turns, streams and woodland paths. Surrey Hills had everything.
I expected it to be hard, especially in the heat and it didn't disappoint any any way. The sense of achievement crossing the finishing the race was enormous.
I don't know whether the extra water station was always going to be there or was due to the weather but it was a welcome addition.
I am already looking forward to Bordon in November!
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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