Dartmoor Discovery 32Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (71 votes). | 1 to 10 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (13 votes) | | Overall score | | 98% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 95% | | PB potential | | 35% | | Atmosphere | | 94% | | Organisation | | 94% | | Value | | 92% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 55% |
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2009 race reviewed by: LHWMG
 | | 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: Superb event - a great road ultra
In full: So well organised - the conditions this year were horrendous - all the marshalls and helpers deserved medals - a tough event - this year it was a real "Discovery" of your determination !
Date of review: December 31, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SHADES
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A very special race
In full: Stunning scenery, superb organisation, but those hills are tough.
Date of review: June 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Jane Stedman
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Pick of the Year!
In full: Despite weather, this was an awesome race that every finisher should be very proud of completing! Thanks must go to all the organisers and helpers, standing in pouring rain and 5 degress to help us out whenever needed! Great disco in evening too! Scenery stunning- support great - ascents and descents challenging to say the least- but would do it again tomorrow!!!! Friendly atmosphere throughout day and evening. Would prefer a medal but lovely glass momento. Thanks for great massage at end - free of charge- and blankets were a God send!
Date of review: June 10, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Flying Ant
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tougher than i imagined.
In full: Having never run this race before i didn't really know what to expect and only had feedback from a few runners who had run it before. I went into the race expecting it to be really tough..... and i wasn't disappointed. Pity the weather wasn't the best, the rain made it even harder later on the in the race as i started to get quite cold.
Was nice to get into a hot shower at the end though.
definitely will do this event again in the future.
Finish memento was fab ! made a nice change from the 'usual' medal.
Top marks for the race organisers, their really do pull out all the stops !
Nice sunny weather in 2010 please !!!
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: NaomiP
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Best race on the calendar
In full: This was my first ultra when I ran it last year and it's now a permanent fixture in my race diary. Phil puts on a blinder of a race and, in these extremely testing conditions, it's testament to the quality of runner that so many got round intact. Very very tough in pouring rain, and particularly cold out on the moors, conquering the weather was almost more of a challenge than conquering the difficult course. Even so, I loved it, and will be back next year. The marshals were superb, the scenery glorious (if you could see through the rain), runners are really well looked after at the finish, and the disco in the evening shouldn't be missed! I hope the field stays at 190 max, it has a very special atmosphere at this size.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Kevin Hanney
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Tough, Tough, Tough
In full: A tough, tough, tough challenge that sadly I failed this year but one I will succeed in next year. Had to DNF at 21.5 miles because I was soaked and very,very cold. I was having trouble moving my fingers and as one of the slower runers, had to walk the long hard hills. Next year I will train on longer, steeper hills,bring a rain proof jacket and a whole selection of running gear.A massive thanks to the organisers and to the marshalls, who were brilliant in the awful weather conditions. When I retired from the race I knew it was the sensible thing to do and I wasn't too disappointed at the time. Now, 2 days later I feel very p**sed off but determined for next year.
Date of review: June 8, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Scotty Boy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hard but worth the effort
In full: It rained like stink for most the 32 miles but hey what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Great race with freindly people all round.
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: sarah thorne 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: Fantastic race, just loved it, the course was tough but amazing, weather was shocking so cold!we were really looked after with warm blankets and a cup of tea at the finish, missed out on a memento but still delighted, will be back to improve on my time, thank you Phil and his fantastic team a turely fantastic race.Thank you so much.
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ian Hall 13
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: So that's why so many come back year after year!
In full:
My first time at the Dartmoor Discovery, but it won't be my last.
Tough hilly 32.4 mile course, made tougher this year by heavy rain from mile 5 to the end. If it was hard for the runners, it must have been dreadful for the dozens and dozens of marshalls manning drink stations, cattle grid gates etc - thank you guys, every one of you did a superb job.
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: hoofy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: First Class,organisation excelent ,weather normal if you live in Wales
In full: A must if youve never done before,you dont get many like this ,every was so friendly,ill be back
Date of review: June 7, 2009
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