Fast Forward Running Hurstbourne 5Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (39 votes). | 1 to 10 of 13 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2009 (13 votes) | | Overall score | | 94% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 38% | | Atmosphere | | 78% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 69% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Neil Gordon
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well done to the organisers for a great new event. Hope it continues, would definately be back.
Date of review: April 27, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Neville Denniff-Jones
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great first time multi terrain run for me, just guessed there would be a sting with the second climb! Very friendly and great bacon butties.
Date of review: April 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Seebsy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Job well done , hope it runs again next year .
In full: Defo not a multi-terrain , was all out XC which is great . Brilliant organisation , great cakes and bacon butties at the end . Lovely village atmosphere . Well done , see you next year .
Date of review: April 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Joanna O'Sullivan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Very hilly and muddy - challenging for slower runners as only100 or so ran
In full: This was a first time race, very well organised. Lucky with the weather, bit muddy though! Very hilly so not recomended for slower runners and definitely not pb material. Lots of fun for those fit enough to enjoy the hills!
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Neal James-Crook
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very challenging but satisfying
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dave Bush
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: That's the hardest first 2 miles I've ever run!!!
Date of review: April 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: James Hunt 4
| | 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: Very off-road rather than 'multi-terrain' but enjoyable, watch our for the mountainous hills!
Date of review: April 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Evil Peter
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Like a mini Terminator
In full: I knew about the hill because I cycle up the road route. But I didn't know they would find an even steeper ascent (twice). Plenty of mud and a nice tshirt too. Spot on, lets hope it's on again next year.
Date of review: April 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Choisty
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Excellent Hilly Off Road New Race
In full: This was so well organised you would never know it was the first running, the course was beautiful and excellently marked if very tough and muddy, fantastic marshalls at every turn who were really encouraging, excellent T-Shirt, enough toilets with very limited queues only once or twice, wonderful village feel that made everyone welcome, great sponsor who took part and really contributed, wonderful location along the river test taking in part of the test way and finally a lovely cup of tea and the best post race cakes ever! Also note there are some fine pubs nearby for a post race pint. This has gone straight on my race calender for next year.
Date of review: April 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dangermaus
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: My first Multi Terrain and my first 5 mile race....The last hill was a psychological killer
In full: Pretty intimidating for a beginner like myself, but with proper off road shoes and more preparation I'd like to aim for a better performance next year. The ascents are not to be taken lightly but watching buzzards soaring just above your head was terrific.
Date of review: April 19, 2009
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