Jog Shop Jog 20  Here's how RW members rated this race (113 votes). | 1 to 10 of 10 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2009 (10 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 85% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 28% | | Atmosphere | | 58% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 42% |
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2009 race reviewed by: Run Jono
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Another great race - tough but keeps calling me back!
In full: I can't sty away from this one - my 3rd running and great final training for eithe Beachy Head or Snowdonia marathons two weeks later. Thanks to all the marshals again, doing a great job as usual. Nice to be cheered off by the 8k racers beforehand! I'll definitely be back next year.
Date of review: October 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Raymond H
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Thanks once again
In full: Many thanks to Sam and all those who help him put this on; once again it was a great way to spend a Sunday morning.
If they want to chnage anything then:
1. Ask runners to keep to the off road cliff top path (not the tarmac cycle lane) between the marina and Rottingdean both on the way out and the way back; it's advertised as a trail race so this would seem to keep with the spirty of the event.
2. Place the Rottingdean water station at the top of the road by the reservoir; no need to interupt the long down hill and brings it a bit closer to the previous one.
Cheers - Raymond H
Date of review: October 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: big jon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: mountain goats would struggle
In full: never done a race over 13 miles before and i dont think this one was designed for novice long distance runners. challenging is not the word but very happy with my time. More of a race to trin for than a marathon trainer i think maybe i will do some more hills before trying it again
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ryan Stewart
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: tough hilly race, hills very steep, good expierence, run this race 5 times so must be good.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Brighton Belle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging mainly off-road route with some glorious views over the South Downs
In full: A friendly small race on the South Downs with some killer hills. A gentle on-road start for the first 4 miles or so before the big hills kick in at about 5 miles. Fantastic views from the top make it all worthwhile and a downhill to finish.
A very small gripe is the distance between the last two water stations - about 7 miles I think. If it had been a hot day I would have really suffered at this stage.
Also it's billed as 90% off road but at least 6 miles are on pavement or tarmac - just something to consider when deciding on the shoes to wear.
Overall a fantastic run, well worth doing.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Bowles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough but a good run and inturesting route.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Birdypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Another tough day out on the hills!
In full: This was my fourth JS and I spent much of the run asking myself why I was doing it again. It is a tough cookie and the field seemed smaller and a bit faster this year. Its a great course though - lovely views and its always good to be out off road in the countryside. Great prep for Beachy.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: HOOVILLE WANDERER
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Testing run for anyone,wether a pro,or a casual runner.
In full: One for the brave if you have'nt done this distance.Supposed to be a marathon trainer but i think it is a run that is unique,and should be one to train for, and marked in the diary as a yearly "pilgrimage". This run is more of a test for oneself rather than a race.Friendly people ,great views and a pleasant atmosphere.See you next year.
Date of review: October 12, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SeaLark
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: As tough as ever
In full: Happy with my run today. Will be back again for more punishment
Date of review: October 11, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Tammy Shadbolt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: One of those 'once in a lifetime' challenges for the fun runner like me!
Date of review: October 11, 2009
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