SHORNE WOOD 5Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (65 votes). | 1 to 10 of 65 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
| The big picture (65 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 84% | | PB potential | | 49% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Alun Rodgers
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Love the new course and weather, same next year please ;-)
In full: I always look forwards to this race as it means that the Cross Country season isn't too far away. It has always provided a good mix of speedy and tough off road conditions and this year was no exception because of the new course, especially the new gravel path section from 3/4 mile and the murderous climb up to Randall Heath at around 3.5 miles.
The recent wet weather meant that it was more like a traditional XC race than an end of summer trail race, bring it on!
Date of review: September 8, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: baker boy
| | 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: thanks
In full: well this was my first off road race
i loved it great fun
friendly and CAKE
really friendly marshals were great other runners helpful
will be back next year to get that last hill
Date of review: September 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Shimmy shimmy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very muddy but great fun
In full: Great course, bit narrow at the start but not too many bottle necks as the field is quite small. Great fun. Very muddy. I will be back next year.
Date of review: September 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Patrick Tarpey 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging terrain particularly when wet (2008), hills will test most road runners. Well worth a go!
Date of review: September 7, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Christopher Gray 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great Race, Great Day !!
In full: 3rd year in a row I have done this race and I will be back next year aswell. Really enjoyed myself, very challenging.
Date of review: September 7, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: Jerry-
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great hilly course with beautiful scenery
In full: I was very nervous before this race mainly as some of my club were teasing me about Cardiac Hill. Once I started and got past the first mile, I really enjoyed the challenging terrain from 2 to 3.5 miles. Once Cardiac Hill was past me I really got into my stride and found much to my delight that I got a personal best. Fantastic time, next year I plan to bring a few of the club. Well done
Date of review: October 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: GordonG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: well organised, friendly, v challenging course!
In full: congrats to all involved for organising and marshalling an excellent race. really friendly marshalls who were encouraging without being OTT. Having run the 3 Joydens Woods races this year i'd had good hill training and was pleasently surprised at how relatively easy Cardiac Hill was. But those hills at the end were quite tough. Back next year to go for sub 40 mins.
Date of review: September 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: dickhead
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: good race for getting your way with the girlfriend in the undergrowth
In full: Do it every year. Ha Ha
Date of review: September 11, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: claire turner 9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant event. Friendly marshalls. A*
Date of review: September 10, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Eileen Noble
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Would recommend this to other runners
Date of review: September 10, 2007
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