Runner's World 20-Mile Training Run, Sutton ParkHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (31 votes). | 1 to 10 of 31 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
| The big picture (31 votes) | | Overall score | | 72% | | How many would do it again? | | 90% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 59% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 54% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 71% |
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2007 race reviewed by: MadameO
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good training run for pre-marathoners
In full: It's difficult to rate this event as it was a training run rather than a race - and as training runs go it was a nice change from the usual and was very much appreciated given that it was a free event. I would certainly recommend it if you know you run at a specific minute/mile pace (e.g. 8 or 9) - however, if you are between paces (I was running at about 9.5) you need to have a decent sense of direction to remember where you're going. I don't, and ended up getting hopelessly lost. It would be really useful to have some additional people to help out the stragglers, or maybe a few signs along the course.
Date of review: March 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Chris Wood 3
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Idea - measured route would be better.
In full: Great idea - and it's free!
Parking is nicely marshalled.
Only downside would be the route needs better planning / measuring.
Date of review: March 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tigertank
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great training run
Date of review: March 19, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Oles46
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Cheap at twice the price!
In full: A very valuable training exercise in my book.
Date of review: March 14, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Tarmac Runner
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great pre marathon run.
In full: Took it upon ourselfs to fit in another half a lap and go up that hill for a forth time just for good measure. Realy good to run a long one with so much company,miles just flew by,most enjoyable long pre-marathon run to date.
A big thank you to Runners World, and it was free.
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Val Bridges
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: great fun...... bit chaotic at times!
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Debbie Bradley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well worth the trip ..great to do a 'long run' with a others, the hours flew by! Weather perfect as well so bonus! Thank you RW.
In full: The only downside - the 3 laps worked out at 16 miles and not 18-20 as hoped. A good test of mental strength though to carry on when people were finishing!! Thanks again to the organisers & pacers.
Date of review: March 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Sixpints
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I enjoyed the run. I think I am too hard on myself so it was good to have a constant pace. That hill form the pool got my heart rate going.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: andrew wells 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Enjoyable with something for everyone
In full: Thanks to the organisers and pacers.
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Robert Mole 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: A great paced run in new surroundings - What a joy!
In full: We had to punush ourselves for another half lap to hit the full 20 miles but the guest pacer in our 8 min mile group did a great job. My thanks
Date of review: March 12, 2007
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