Coombe Winter 8Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (12 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 77% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2009 race reviewed by: GOWER
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: sheeptastic
In full: First time this event has been held . I hope it catches on with people , good course plenty of parking and after the event you can walk around the grounds of the abbey if you like
Date of review: November 28, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Christopher Lodge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised, great event
In full: Loads of enthusiastic Marshalls, drinks station around half way, T shirt, Soup & bottle of water at the finish, one of the best marshalled/organised/value events I've done in a long time. No distance markers is about the only point to improve I can think of.
Date of review: November 26, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: JJ Flash
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: November 25, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: PETER BROWN 28
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: Obvious how much effort has been put into putting this race on - really enjoyed it - back next year.
Date of review: November 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: inthezone
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: November morning well spent
In full: The organisation accompanied by friendly & encouraging marshals was top class. Great cross country course that was challenging in places, those bomb craters took some determination to charge up. There are not many races I get to the finishing line smiling without a care of my time but this certainly was. Raise my hat to Tom Dable for a great sprint finish. An extremely enjoyable morning, thank you very much Sphinx.
Date of review: November 24, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: PiggingJog
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A heartwarmer to replace the heartbreaker
In full: A great run in woodland & on grass. I'd expected knee-deep bog after the recent rain, but conditions underfoot were nigh on perfect. You can trust Sphinx to put on a decent event.
Date of review: November 23, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: raggedstaff
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great way to spend a Sunday morning.
In full: Great race, fantastic organisation, friendly & encouraging marshals and good value for money.
Thanks Sphinx AC.
Date of review: November 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Phil Ross
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Splendid event
In full: Excellent organisation. Challenging race over lovely grounds. Very good value with a t shirt and welcoming cup of soup
Date of review: November 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Borders
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Brilliant replacement for The Hartshill Heartbreak.
In full: The Hartshill Heatbreak was one of my favorite races so I was disappointed when it vanished from the calender. However, Sphinx AC have managed to put on a great race as a replacement. Wonderful venue, not as tough as many multi-terrains but the use of some of the WW2 bomb craters in the final third help to make up for that. Nicely organised £8 buys parking (normally a few quid here), the race entry, a T shirt, bottle of water and a cup of soup. Excellent value - but don't tell everyone the venue can't cope with huge numbers.
Date of review: November 22, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Pat Unwin
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The organisers deserve huge praise for putting on this excellent race. Fantastic, varied course over some nice countryside. Very well organised - one of the best races I have done and I hope this becomes a regular feature!
Date of review: November 22, 2009
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