Brentwood Multi Mile  Here's how RW members rated this race (47 votes). | 1 to 4 of 4 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2012 (4 votes) | | Overall score | | 80% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 45% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 85% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Sean Mo
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but rewarding
In full: As this was my first off road marathon I approached with a philosophical mind. Wasn't sure about the laps. Wasn't sure about the mud! Had a great time and somehow got within 10 minutes of my "road" personal best. Two inclines are hills by the end and not to be taken lightly. Overall would recommend but not for your first marathon.
Date of review: November 21, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: debbie tyler
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Really enjoyable, friendly race.
In full: Not usually a fan of off road races, I really enjoyed this run. It was well organised, friendly, encouraging marshalls, free tea and cake and a great atmosphere. Had a great time despite the chilly weather and would definitely do this race again.
Date of review: November 12, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: TortoiseWins
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Definitely worth getting up for
In full: This was my first half marathon and 2nd trail run. But my shoes tackled the mud and hills perfectly.I found the hills quite brutal towards the end but they were part of the challenge.
I suffered with a previous knee injury but still crossed the line in a respectable time for my experience.
The organisers where helpful and supportive and made the experience worthwhile.
One of the sponsors didn't turn up which I found to be rather disrespectful but that didn't effect the race.
I'll definitely consider doing this again next year and beat my time
Date of review: November 1, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Victoria Gibbs 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Thoroughly enjoyed
In full: I'm a 'newby' to off road running and was scared at the start when trail shoes were recommended! However plenty of people managed in trainers like me and it was OK.
There were 6 laps for this half and the first lap I thought 'it's not hilly just undulating' but by the next lap they felt more like hills. Always short though, no long drags.
The atmosphere and organisation were splended and I thoroughly appreciated the tea (even if badly made!) and cake at the end.
I was anxious about the bag storage being the space behind the registration desk and put my bag in unnecessarily early because of this but most runners seemed to driver there and not require bag storage.
The course was 50% undulations on grass and 50% muddy trails in the woods.
I ran 14 mins slower than my pb (of 2 hours) and i will definitely be back next year!
Thanks to the marshalls/organisers.
Date of review: October 28, 2012
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