Surrey Slog Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (150 votes). | 1 to 10 of 23 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture 2007 (23 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 89% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 90% | | PB potential | | 36% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 85% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 55% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Martin Sampson
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great fun challenging race. Long, gentle-to-steep ascents followed by sharp rocky descents a
In full: I ran this for the first time in 2008, following excellent reviews.
You start in the grounds of a pretty old private school in the depths of Surrey (good parking, toilets and showers).
The atmosphere is very friendly with about 250 people taking part.
The run starts slowly by winding up through the school, up through a narrow path between fields and over a few sytes. You then enter a mixture of pretty woodland and wide open country tracks.
The course is cleverly designed so you pretty much run the same course twice but in opposite directions.
The course is dominated by long, fairly tough ascents and then sharp downhills, which makes it a real challenge, all the work you do on the ascents is not rewarded !
The run culminates in the ascent of the summit of Holmbury Hill (one of the highest points in South East England).
People talk of adding 15% to your normal time, I would argue it is close to 20%, so a really good workout.
You are applauded through the finish line and there was a nice atmosphere at the end and a real sense of achievement.
Date of review: July 21, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: snapper O'
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: X5 UP A GREENSAND RIDGE
In full: THE 1ST MILE WAS A BIT CLOGGED UP WITH PEOPLE BUT GAVE ME SOME TIME TO GET IN TO THE RACE.THEN FOUND OUT MY POSITION TO BE 3RD FROM LAST AND OVER TOOK 30 RUNNERS BEFORE I SETTLED DOWN TO A REALLY GOOD TRAIL RUN.
Date of review: August 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: PMG
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Deja vous hills
In full: A great day overall with spot on organisation, marshalling, signs and water points. Still a bit sore 3 days later but it was worth it. Some really long downhill stretches however I am sure that all runners were aware that with each fast downhill meant the same uphill to come.
Date of review: July 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: peter bennett 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: 48 hours later and still hurting...still having nightmares about miles 11-12. Fab race!
In full: Fantastic organisation and great course. Whoever thought this course up clearly needs careful watching when there is a full moon. Fab day out except between miles 11 and 12, which lasted about 6 miles, not one (I'm sure of it!!).
Date of review: July 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Carol Bradwell
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: ghastly lung-busting hills, but everyone so cheerful!
In full: superb organization,with lots of refreshments 'en route' .markers were really helpful,and the marshals were super-cheerful and encouraging for us at the back who were determined to finish!!
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dr Robert
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hard work!
In full: Beautiful school grounds for the start, and then into the woods for a never-ending switch-back of forest trails - and lots of climbs. Good value. English running at its best!
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Crisp Eater
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: As advertised - a slog in Surrey! :)
In full: This is a well organised event. The route is clearly marked and well populated with water stations manned by some really cheerful and sportive helpers (many thanks).
This event has been compared to the Mid Summer Munro however I don't think that is the correct comparison. Yes, lots of hills but at least you can run all the way round the slog! I think it compares to an elongated G-3 – nothing wrong with that (just it is different to the Munro). As an indication of the Slog and Munro differences I was 15% over my road ½ for the slog and 28% over for the Munro.
A good event.
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Ashley Banyard
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Worth it for the view on top of Holmbury Hill
In full: Possibly the best signposting ive seen in a race. Excellent water stations and a lovely route.
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Matthew Reynolds 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Been while since I last raced, and this was a lovely one to start back again - good organisation, a lovely setting and a real challenge as well. Wish I had been less knackered as I might then have been able to enjoy the scenery and views !
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Michael Fitzpatrick 2
| | 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: Can't wait to do this one again!!!
In full: Loved every minute of this race. Was apprehensive at the start as I did not know what to expect. But all I can say is my calfs are certainly feeling it today lol. Great organisation and overall good time had, and well done to all that finished.
Date of review: July 16, 2007
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