Gloucester 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (137 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: P Jones
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Exceeded expectations
In full: Injured last weekend so everyone (including me) said "take it easy". I planned on an easy sub 3.00 and manged sub 2.4o.
I thought it was a good course and the runner who remarked about the "rules". One of them was don't use the start area as a toilet- hadly unreasonable!
Some cars were taking it a bit quick around the lanes but it was good to slow tractors and horse boxes down - and I kept to the left throughout!
Well done Glos AC
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cobra Batman
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Average
In full: Should be please by this race as it was a pb, but left feeling that i wish i'd gone somewhere else. Stroppy Woman at race HQ and some strange runners trying to take on the motorist!! odd really.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: The O.A.P
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Are runners really welcome at Frampton?
In full: In a large field there are bound to be some who upset the local people and some things they do cannot be forgiven. But, hey! most of us are just out to have a good run and don't want to upset anyone. I found the locals most stand offish and particularly object to the woman who shouted out of her car window to another motorist suggesting he ran over runners who were returning to race headquarters after the finish. I have never been in an event before where the organisers were so concerned with placating the local residents that at the start the words "enjoy the race" were either missing or lost in a plethora of warnings.
This was my third and probably final run in this event. Runners are obviously not welcome in Frampton and I have no desire to return to such a place
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: annejacko
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good marathon warmup
In full: No problems with the organisation-even enough toilets! Undulating route but no big hills.Friendly marshalls.Thanks Gloucester AC
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Spike sends Love light and peace
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ouch!
In full: That's a double ouch!!
I found this tougher than any marathon.
Not a great deal of crowd support,very much a test of mental stamina as well as fitness.
Brilliant support from the marshalls and fellow runners/lunatics!
Not sure if I'll do this again.Tomorrow is anotehr day!!!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Rv Nibs
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Glad it's over!!
In full: Furthest I've ever run and the last 3 miles were terrible but after a couple of hours (beers!) at home and a bit of hindsight I think I thoroughly enjoyed it . Thanks to all involved in organising / marshalling.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dee la
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good training race.
In full: Much better weather conditions this year. very enjoyable.
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: xandie100
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very supportive atmosphere
In full: My first 20 mile race, Iwas a bit apprehensive but I shouldn't have worried, everyone, marshalls, locals, runners were so supportive, it carried me round. Lovely scenery. I'll be back!
Date of review: March 2, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Michael Beard 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The London Marathon warm up
In full: It what were challenging conditions to say the least a good and well organised race. This is not a distance you would normally run unless training for London so approached it with an open mind as PB's do not come into the equation. The course is an honest undulating one some slopes but no real monster hills. Very impressed with chip timing especially for a small race some other races should take note. Happy marshalls especially given the terrible weather and a good number of cyclists giving words of encouragement. Some feedback would be perhaps some better changing facilities but most of all bottles of water. Have you ever tried to open and consume a gel whilst holding a cup? near impossible.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Flo-Jo
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, well organised, very encouraging cheerful marshalls in horrible weather. Would def prefer to pay extra £1 for something other than water, for a race this long def needed.
Date of review: March 10, 2007
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