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 2008 (18 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 32% | | Atmosphere | | 77% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 52% |
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2008 race reviewed by: joanne Desforges
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Oh my God
In full: It was my first slog, how many hills, it was good because it worked your body
Date of review: July 19, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Polly Jacobs
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Second year of running this fantastic race. Possibly not the best race to start back with having had my second baby 4 months ago, I had forgotten about all the hills!, but great sense of achievement. Really well organised and lovely atmosphere.
Date of review: November 5, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Mark Barrett 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: brilliant , was on a high for days, can't wait for next years
Date of review: July 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sebby
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious scenery, but tough hills - a challenge!
In full: Fantatic organisation & thanks to all the marshalls who were extremely friendly & encouraging.
Date of review: July 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Malcolm Gumbrell
| | 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: Not a walk in the park.......more a tough run in the woods!
In full: Charming venue. Friendly folks. When the starter says you will be shot if you drop out, then you know you are in for a special race! Tough course but what a great off road half. The views are superb, the marshalls so positive,the water stations so welcoming and the overall organisation brilliant. Mind you my glutes felt like someone had used them for a punchbag, and today my quads are somewhat challenged. Well done everyone, I had an enjoyable day. I for one will be back next year.
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Michael Carmody
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Well organised , fantastic scenery, Highly recommended :-)
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ax Hemingway
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant organisation makes a tough course manageable
In full: You do get fair warning about how hard this race is, so I can't even complain about the hills. The marshalling, organisation, markings and signposting - the most detailed and specific I've ever seen - were absolutely spot on, with all the marshalls and drinks station staff very friendly and encouraging too. I really did need that encouragement for the mile long hill up to mile 12. The course was lovely, I wish I could have stopped for the stunning viewpoint at the summit - maybe I'll go back when I'm not running!
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Muttley 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Should come with a health warning!
In full: All those hills!! It certainly was a slog. Very hilly, either up or down, according to my garmin total ascent over 4100 feet, but what goes up must come down, so some lovely long slopes to recharge the muscles before you go up again. The marshalls were excelent and very encouraging,though a few more would have been handy in the woods at times. lots of water and orange juice stops, lovely scenery and a nice sunny day. Good allround organisation. well done to all finishers.
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Angelique
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Though, well organised and rewarding
In full: Ran it 2 minutes faster than last year, so slight improvement. It was really though throughout the course. Plenty water stations, great marshalls, very well organised indeed! Superb part of Surrey too!
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Joanna Campbell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: You need really strong legs for this one
In full: Amazing race, almost no flat at all, you are either running uphill or downhill. There are some wonderful long downhill stretches where you feel like you're flying, but then you have to run the equivalent distance all the way back up - I've never known hills go on for so long. But the route was lovely, and shaded from the sun which was very welcome, and the marshalls were all brilliant and very encouraging.
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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