Surrey Slog Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). | 1 to 10 of 18 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2006 (18 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 87% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
|
|
2006 race reviewed by: Martin Sampson
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Demading but thoroughly enjoyable cross country half marathon
In full: I ran this for the first time in 2008, following excellent reviews.
You start in the grounds of a pretty old private school in the depths of Surrey
(good parking, toilets and showers).
The atmosphere is very friendly with about 250 people taking part.
The run starts slowly by winding up through the school, up through a narrow
path between fields and over a few sytes. You then enter a mixture of pretty
woodland and wide open country tracks.
The course is cleverly designed so you pretty much run the same course twice
but in opposite directions.
The course is dominated by long, fairly tough ascents and then sharp downhills,
which makes it a real challenge, all the work you do on the ascents is not
rewarded !
The run culminates in the ascent of the summit of Holmbury Hill (one of the
highest points in South East England).
People talk of adding 15% to your normal time, I would argue it is close to
20%, so a really good workout.
You are applauded through the finish line and there was a nice atmosphere at
the end and a real joint sense of achievement.
Date of review: July 23, 2008
|
2006 race reviewed by: mark clawson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: the hardest slog i have ever done !
In full: having run the midsummer munro which is the toughest half-marathon in britain , this race comes a very close 2nd .very well organised however found it difficult to find.
Date of review: July 30, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: nick b
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was so tough .. great scenery and superb marshalling though makes it worth while
In full: On the website it does say hilly, but that doesn't do it justice. The toughest race I've ever done, there didn't seem to be anything flat or even undulating woudlhave been nice. The marshalls and water stations were excellent and very supportive It was really good that the leaders passed you going the opposite way so you weren't lapped and could applaud them on. A great race, one that any who enjoys trails should do. The facilties at the start were excellent even if the showers were a tad cold by the time we finished!
Date of review: July 27, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Spikey Hedgehog
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Not as hard as I expected!!
In full: Two days later I'm still a bit sore but definately worth it, they don't call it the slog for nothing, the weather was cooler than I hoped which helped lots. A ig thank you must go to all the people who help out especially the guys and girls at the drink stations who have to pick up all the cups!! Thanks for the stile the second time around!!
Date of review: July 25, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Roland Hogg
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely Cool Day, Very tough for first timers on knees and ankles going up and down all day long!!!!
In full: A special thank you for the organisers and was very glad to have finished. Anyone that wants to do this just forget about any sort of finsihing times on this one.
Date of review: July 25, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Andrea Vines
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Chellenging but a brilliant race in terms of enjoyment, organisation and running standard - great people all round! Thanks very much.
Date of review: July 25, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Smashie
| | 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: Great course, good organisation, fantastic marshals
In full: Very well organised event with a scenic and challenging course with plenty of water available. Marshals were absolutely fantastic with their help, support and encouragement. Only negative was the congestion near the start but as its not a course for setting fast times that's not really an issue. Will definitely be back next year.
Date of review: July 25, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: sparkie-clarkie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A good challenging run.Will definitely do again.
Date of review: July 24, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Kelburn
| | 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: Top race, shame about the hills!
In full: A very well organised event, with some of the best marshalling I have seen. A real tough course but rivalled by a real great feeling of achievement when you cross the finish line. Certainly not a PB course, but thats clear from the description of the race. Wonderful scenery and will be back next year.
Date of review: July 24, 2006
|
2006 race reviewed by: Fatlass
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough but enjoyable
In full: Really enjoyed this run. Superb setting at the school and great course. Very well marked and marshalled considering the complexity of the course. Very friendly. Good start time considering the heat but plenty of shade on route. How about a few prizes next year?
Date of review: July 24, 2006
|
| |
denotes Subscriber-only content | 
