The Heartbreak HalfHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (47 votes). | 1 to 8 of 8 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2010 (8 votes) | | Overall score | | 75% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 88% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 72% | | Organisation | | 78% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 58% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Gareth Lambert-Jones
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: All been said before, shame it had to be shortnened!
In full: Stayed the whole weekend at Sandy Balls so ideal to wake up and only have a short walk to the start. Nice route, killer hills and quite an above average field of runners. Great marshalling and organisation. Be back next year for the entire weekend.
Date of review: February 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mr Guy
| | 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: Tough race, hilly and fun
In full: The race was shortened this year to just over 10 miles sadly. Ogranisation was ok and the medal at the end was quite nice. If you like hills and nice views you will love it.
Date of review: February 12, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: jacksharky
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Such a shame that it was shortened.
In full: Shame the weather cut short our run.Orginisers checked and changed route the night before and emailed everyone.Very well done.And a medal!!! I wanted a matching pair of drinks coasters.LOL!Will do it again.What else is there to do in Jan?
Date of review: February 3, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Bruce McDonald 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Massive shame about the ice having to shorten the race come the Sunday morning but it couldn't be helped. The scenery was just fantastic and really helped to divert the hilly pain!! Marshals all friendly and enthusiastic, runners even more so, by far the friendliest event i've had the pleasure of being part of. I absolutely feel the need to do the full course so will def be there next time!!
Date of review: February 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: elizabeth vernon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: good race even though was cut short
Date of review: February 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Grayster H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The heartbreak got shorter but was still good
In full: The night before the race an email was sent to say the course had to change due to dangerous icey conditions. Then in the race briefing we were told the race has dropped from 14m to 10.8 (was actually 10.4 by my garmin's reckoning). What a relief - the 14 nearly killed me last year and I was much fitter then! Still a brilliantly organised event with a killer start - a big big hill from the start line that knocks your breath away before 1 mile is done. I made the mistake of starting too far back this time so had a very slow start. Even the modified out-and-back was hills galore on a crisp and pleasant Sunday morning. Friendly bunch or runners and helpful marshalls. Great event base at the campsite (my kids had a swim whilst I ran). Just a shame that this year lots of the toilet/shower blocks were locked up. Would definitely recommend this race.
Date of review: February 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JAYNE ROBINSON
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic Race, scenery and organisation.
In full: Thoroughly enjoyed this run. Thorough informative briefing. Shortened but only for safety issue, but i dont think it mattered. Beautiful views. Very well organised and friendly marshalls. Lovely medal and heart warming soup & roll, use of pool and showers etc, a superb idea. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a hilly challenge. Well worth the money.
Date of review: January 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: forestplodder
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good off roader, bit bunched at start but otherwise quite tough.
In full: Ice meant the course had to be shortened from 14 miles to 10.3 meaning an out and back. Nothing we could do about that but would have preferred a longer course. Good Marshalls, enough water stations, a few tough hills in a lovely part of the New Forest
Date of review: January 31, 2010
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