Forest of Dean Trails Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (240 votes). | 1 to 10 of 41 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2010 (41 votes) | | Overall score | | 76% | | How many would do it again? | | 84% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 51% | | Atmosphere | | 71% | | Organisation | | 66% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Simon O'Sullivan
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great fun but hard work
In full: This is a great scenic area anyway and to run in it is brilliant. My first attempt at this distance, thoroughly enjoyed the experience but boy it was tough in places. Some of the mushier bits were as a result of very wet weather in the days beforehand but some tough hills for good measure too! Don't let that put you off though.
Date of review: December 16, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Strawf
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Harder than I'm used to...
In full: Beautiful scenery, like many others I wasn't sure where to stand at the start so just tucked myself somewhere in the middle, which turned out to be about right. Course was hard work, even more hills than I expected but now I'll know for next year. More toilets would have been good - but at least the bushes were well watered ;) Will def be back next year.
Date of review: April 19, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Noeline
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hills were more challenging than expected, but a great day out - despite the aches and pains afterwards! :)
Date of review: April 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard N
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: signage needs improving but that's the only fault. You can never have enough toilets but why not have one just for men to reduce the queues?
Date of review: April 9, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Rut Hill
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Need more loos, and better access a exit to car park. Support was wonderful.
Date of review: April 3, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Little Luther
| | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Think others are being a bit mean. It was a great course, lovely weather and raised lots for local charity. Who needs a goody bag? It's not a kids party.
Date of review: April 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Chris Moore 10
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A nice trail run with a steady inclines for most of the way. Beware the hills towards the end. I'm not sure it's any easier / faster than the previous course. The new start / finish is an improvement, due to the extra space.
Date of review: March 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: marcus spiers
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race thoughroughly enjoyed it.
Date of review: March 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: james cheseldine
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Pretty good event
In full: It seemed a lot less chaotic at the start than with the old arrangement, altho I agree that it should be penned by time as the start is so narrow.
Great support and fine course. Bottle of lucozade great at the finish.
Improvements I would like to see:
~some kids activities or a race round the field
~more ways to get out of the parking field
~something to eat at the end
~give the option of refusing the medal on entry as I don't collect them so it is wasted completely.
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Date of review: March 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Runnin'monkey
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A real challenge compared to the usual road runs!
In full: Lovely countryside, perfect weather, some challenging hills, rough surfaces and mud!! A fun challenge for a sunday morning and surprisingly got a pb!
Date of review: March 30, 2010
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