Ampthill Cross Country Trophy 8K  Here's how RW members rated this race (58 votes). | 1 to 10 of 58 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| The big picture (58 votes) | | Overall score | | 92% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 45% | | Atmosphere | | 77% | | Organisation | | 87% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 63% |
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2010 race reviewed by: Lesley Pymm 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great start to the XC season - and a rare opportunity for women to run long in XC, thanks
In full: My first time at this event - but probably won't be the last. It was a great course, which I imagine would be brilliant in the mud. It was a very dry week and so the ground was dry and spikes were a bit excessive - but good to give them an airing. Marshals really supportive. Great event. Thank you very much.
Date of review: October 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Harrison 8
| | 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: A proper X country course
In full: Tough, challenging 2 lap course. Excellently marked out and marshalled. No concrete parts so can wear spikes. Great preparation for X country season although would hestitate to recommend it to a first timer.
Date of review: October 18, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JR2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great place to run, great organisation
In full: The friendliest race organising team of any race I've run. Congrats to the race director and the whole team. I was caught up in traffic on the way to the race, but when I managed to pick up my race number, the organisers found me a place to park asap, and looked after my kit so I made it to the start line on time. It's a brilliant course - tough but it's easier year 2 than year 1. I'll do this again without any doubt. Fantastic, fantastic race IMO.
Date of review: October 17, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Sarah A59
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging X-Country race in beautiful park setting
In full: Back for my second attempt at this early season x-country race. Recovering from a nasty cold caught the previous weekend and nearly didn't do it but was glad I did. Lovely weather and hugely encouraging marshals all the way round. Definitely one for the calendar.
Date of review: October 17, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Sarah A59
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race on a very scenic course
In full: My first cross country race - enjoyed it but thought I was dying on the first lap so glad to see from other reviews other people found it tough as well ! Two and a bit laps make it a good race for spectators and there was lots of general support. Marshals were great and a very nice medal. Will be back next year.
Date of review: October 21, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Lieutenant Lucerne
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great race in a great setting
In full: My first attempt at cross country and I seemed to do better on the numerous uphill sections than on the downhill slopes. A challenging, but enjoyable course. Clearly a lot of careful preparation had gone in to this event, as evidenced by the fact that most tree roots and trips hazards were marked out in day-glo paint.
Date of review: October 20, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: td
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging,great organization
In full: very scenic, good change, and very well organised...see u next year :D
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: phil spencer 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: very tough race but enjoyable
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Monierunner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Ouch that hurt!
In full: My first XC, a shock to my system but I would do again and recommend to friends.
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Iva Chianella
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard but it was worth it
In full: My first off road race! The first one of many more, I hope!
Everything was very well organised, but I think that having at least one water station at 4-5 km would have made my race even more enjoyable.
Date of review: October 19, 2009
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