Beast 14Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (127 votes). 2007 race reviewed by: Richard Abraham
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I felt like I had died and gone to heaven- best run ever!
In full: The scenery is positively breathtaking. I can't wait to do it again- despite the challenges involved..
I am going to run the Hardy Hike from Swanage next weekend - (9 Sept) - not quite so spectacular but still fantastic. See Dorset Wildlife Trust for details.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Darren Lock
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The Dorset race to run
In full: First of all, loved it. The beast is the race to run in Dorset, if you like off road trail running with fantastic views.
I am from Kingston, and have lived in the area all my life. The one thing I would say, sitting in my mums garden afterwards, is that very few locals even know it was happening. She said it was a shame that the race didnt go through the village. It would be great if the race went through both worth and Kingston to allow the locals to support the event (even if most cottages are now holiday homes). In hot weather Im sure the hoses would be in demand.
Well done Poole AC
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Coles
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: 4th year I've run this - excellent race, I'll be back again next year!
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: marathon plodder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Has anyone mentioned the steps?
In full: It earns it's name that's for sure.
The climbs are very hard in places especially the two sets of steps you go up, but the views when you get there are breathtaking. It's got to be one of the most scenic races in the country. The marshalls were out in force and very friendly and supportive, although the promised chair lift at the second steps - did I mention the steps? - never came!
This was my first time doing this race and I will definately be back again next year.
Well done to all involved, keep up the great work, it's a credit to you all.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: eric beck
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: this is a well organised event if you dont like hills this is not for you.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: kevin mowat
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: make sure you are in good nick for this one, i tackled it with a cold and it doesn,t work, all the same a unique race and all good runners should at least exprience it once
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Peter Bark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: richard coleman 3
| | 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: excellent views ,great terrain ,tough steps,well worth doing.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Speed Bump
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Brilliant race. Do it.
In full: Every year the Beast tries to devour you. It digs it's talons into your calves and it's hot stinking breath deprives you of oxygen, but you must fight it. You must slay The Beast. As you cross the finish line you can hear it's last guttual roar. The Beast is dead. by some magic power it lives again, grwoing in strength day by day untili 2006, when you must return and slay it again.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: patrick higgins
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Found it a little easier as its was my second time.Still very taxing and an excellent day out.
Date of review: September 3, 2007
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