Pirie XC 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (31 votes). | 1 to 8 of 8 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2007 (8 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 42% | | Atmosphere | | 82% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 45% |
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2007 race reviewed by: JOHN FOSS
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very enjoyable race
In full: A thotroughly enjoyable run even though I had great difficulty staying on my feet in places. Will definitely invest in some proper footwear for next time. Tea and cakes afterwards was a nice touch.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: The Other Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Bambi on ice without spikes, have never giggled in the middle of a race before
In full: Thoroughly enjoyable - for next time I'll be less tight and will get some spikes, but it wasn't impassable in flats, just a bit dicey in places. Some good uphill sections and great variety of terrain. Special thanks to the Herne Hill Harriers who were so welcoming at the start.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mtrainer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great traditional XC, testing course, well organised and a good atmosphere
In full: Very good race - a good, testing course with some steady climbs and one or two steepish (for London) hills. Some excellent fast stretches on downland too. The camber and mud make it tough on the ankles and calves. Don't think about trying it in flats if there is any chance of it being wet; the mud was slick and I saw guys in flats having a bad time of it (every time we started climbing / dropping rapidly I was catching a few guys who were clearly faster than me but who were having to pick out every step). No bells and whistles, just a good XC.
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Snoop Dogg
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A real gem!
In full: One of my favourite races in the calendar - hard, but fair!
Date of review: December 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mr Missionator
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very good race - only just made cut off
In full: Almost got lost in mud! Will be back next year
Date of review: December 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Chris Beecham 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very friendly race over scenic downloads
In full: Very friendly race over scenic downloads. Good mixture of terrain (mainly chalky downs), with some ups and downs but nothing too testing. Definitely more interesting than most of the cross country type events in London.
Date of review: December 2, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tiger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Classic tough XC
In full: Lots of mud after heavy recent rainfall and some stamina testing hills. Highly recommended! Watch out for the cut off of 45 minutes for the first five miles.
Date of review: December 1, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mackfly
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Old school 10 mile XC with free tea and scones back at the clubhouse.
In full: Tough course across fields, paths and plenty of hills. Yesterdays rain made for a very muddy run which made keeping your feet hard at times.
I wish i had invested in at least some trail shoes but many wore spikes. It was quite clubby which was a good thing as the organizer do ot want to be stuck out on top of a hill for much past 90 mins. Highly recommended.
Date of review: December 1, 2007
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