Surrey Slog Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: joanne Desforges
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Oh my God
In full: It was my first slog, how many hills, it was good because it worked your body
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Mo's Mentor.
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Worth it for the view at the top!..
In full: I'm sure that there is a much shorter and easier route to the top, but where is the fun in that?.. Really enjoyed the stretch out this year, just as tough as before, but the weather was kind to us. Sunny with a lot of dappled shade through the woods with even a shower just as we were finishing to cool ourselves down...
I would recommend this race to people who want a good morning out, away from the traffic, along some very nice, sandy trails, but look out for the cyclists. Not too muddy this year either. :-)
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Daniel Hull
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I was very nervous before this race, the word 'SLOG' gets to you. However i ound the hills not too enduring. Well organised, overall excellent with friendly people.
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: RunRunRun
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Made it
In full: amazing fun, tough but rewarding. Can't wait til next year
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Shane Foster 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race
In full: The course is glorious, all off road but tough! Don't do it if you are expecting an easy plod or want to achieve a PB. Well organised
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: OldProf
| | 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: Brilliant work out in the glorious Surrey hills
In full: Really nice challenging (but not impossibly hard) run through glorious countryside. I loved this and appreciated the support of the other runners and marshalls/drinks station crews. Only gripe was with the zooned out ipod wearing runners who weren't always aware of other runners
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Patrick Lines
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: What goes down must come up!
In full: Tough old race but worth all the effort. Great organisation, great views and a welcome change from road races.
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dutch Francis
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: It's tough!
In full: I loved it overall though. It does what it says on the tin. Some long inclines, some steep ones on stoney paths, superb views if the sweat in your eyes allows you to see them, and overall a real test of resolve and stamina. Uplifting stuff.
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: the flaming chubster
| | 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: Fantastic good value well organised race, see you next year
In full: A really good workout and brilliantly organised by happy marshalls, excellant drink stations and what a view at the top. In my calendar for next year already. Well done all!
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jason Thompson 4
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: does exactly what it says on the tin
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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