ropsley raidHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (26 votes). | 1 to 10 of 26 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 |
| The big picture (26 votes) | | Overall score | | 90% | | How many would do it again? | | 92% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 85% | | PB potential | | 45% | | Atmosphere | | 70% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 59% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Fresco
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Fab race!
Date of review: January 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Peter Roberts 18
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I Raided the Ropsley Half Mararhon (13 .7 mile) Challenge!!!
In full: Wel what can I say regarding this event in comparison to other reviews? Very very challenging and not for the faint hearted!!! I have a coup,e of half marathon runs under my belt which I found invaluable to enable me to complete this tough challenge! To start off with it was very cold and running through the fields which felt like you were going to twist your ankles and had to be very careful as well as trying to keep your pace going. Yes it was a major sense of achievement when I completed it!
I would definitely do it again! The organizations were very good but was directed on a couple of occasions by the regular Ropsley runners that were very helpful giving a lot of encouragement and making sure that you are heading in the right directions.
The goody bag was very good but the only downside dare I say it was the showers! and decided to head back home!
However I would do this event and was great as I plan to do the St Valentines 30k (18 miles) in a few weeks and then the Edingburgh Marathon in May so it's all helping with the training regime!
So if you want a challenge anyone do the Ropsley Half Marathon but please make sure you have a couple of half marathons on your belt!!!!!!!!!
Date of review: January 19, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Dionne Moore
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great fun race yet again, challenging but not overally tough!
In full: Would be nice to have a memento for 1st & 2nd placed runners
Date of review: January 17, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: adrian wilson 3
| | 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: Well organised,liked the packed lunch at the end.
In full: Not the easiest race you willl ever do,but well worth it.Great organisation and great cakes!Will definately be back next year
Date of review: January 16, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Wyn Thomas
| | 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: Great Day for a Great Race
In full: A great day for a great race!
Frost and bitterly cold temperatures at the start made the terrain challenging, but the desire to concore the race was evident in ALL runners and walkers. With plenty of plesent views and I understand 19 stiles it was a joy to be part of strangely enough, Thanks to Steve and team for a great race!!!
Date of review: January 15, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: runmarijkerun
| | 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: Loved it, luckily for us all the fields were frozen solid so no mud. Challenging race as it was a lot off road, I loved it, there were biscuits, cakes and drinks. Well organised!!
Date of review: January 15, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Louis Barnes
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 20% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough and Challenging
In full: This is the first time we had done this race and having read the reviews from previous years, this was one of the toughest halfs i have done.
Coming from Sheffield, we are mainly road runners so the fields were tougher than expected (believe the reviews, there are loads of them and you're feet get really heavy)
The wind also added to the challenge.
For a small village the organisation was great and the water stations and cake stall along the way were well positioned.
No mile markers - for a first timer i don't know whether this helped or not. Lets just say that the sign saying "Ropsley" made us realise we were nearly home.
Nice goody bag at the end and results posted onto the website in a few days.
Would possibly do again, it's a fair drive from Sheffield but won't say never again.
Date of review: January 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: proper bo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: January 18, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Toonette
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race as usual from Ropsley Road runners.
In full: I did the 6 mile option and found it well marked. My only moan is the out and back road section in the middle but it wouldn't stop me coming back again next year.
Date of review: January 17, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Thong Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A tough but very enjoyable run in the Lincolnshire countryside
In full: This was a lovely event to take part with a friendly & welcoming atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the 13.6 mile route, even though the muddy fields took some negotiating. Fantastis even for such a small ogansing club. Well done Ropsley Road Runners...especially for the more than generous goody bag...... Inspired idea giving a hat & a pair of gloves to all the finishers!
Date of review: January 17, 2011
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