REVERSE 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (8 votes). | 1 to 8 of 8 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture (8 votes) | | Overall score | | 88% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 82% | | PB potential | | 62% | | Atmosphere | | 65% | | Organisation | | 68% | | Value | | 88% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2012 race reviewed by: David Goodall 3
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very enjoyable race. The organisation was good, the marshalls were enthusiastic and it was a scenic route. Uphill section was a fairly gentle rise and nice downhill/level section for last few miles. Nice technical T shirt.
Date of review: October 2, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: PETER turnbull 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Top Race
In full: I thought it ticked most boxes in that it was well organised, a decent course, within 30 mins of home and a good entry price considering what is being charged elsewhere.
It was fast in places, but the incline at 4 miles puts paid to any PB thoughts.
I enjoyed it though.
Date of review: October 2, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: Robert Evans 13
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised interesting route with no traffic
In full: I really enjoyed this race, on footpaths in the main with a 2 mile off road mountain section,friendly marshalls, good quality shirt in our goody bag.Definitely be back next time.Thanks
Date of review: February 23, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: carol woodford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In full: GREAT EVENT. VERY SUPPORTIVE MARSHALLS. SCIENIC AND INTERESTING LOCATION. HILL AT 4 MILES GAVE COURSE BIT OF A KICK. PREFERRED IT TO PREVIOUS COURSE AT TREFOREST SAFER FOR SLOWER RUNNERS VERY LITTLE TRAFFIC ONLY AT START
Date of review: February 21, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kellinu Portelli
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Keep it Here !!!!!!!!!!!!!
In full: Good day out.Excellent race to include in a Marathon schedule. Strong climb for a Town Lad at mile 4, but miles 5-10 home were enjoyable.
Date of review: February 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Michael Howell 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely off road race
In full: I really enjoyed this run...maybe that’s because I’m a valley’s boy who’s been excilled to Swansea for the last 20 years! Seeing the pit head lifts from the top of the ascent gave me a real surge of nostalgic pride and I managed to make a PB of 80mins.
I personally thought that the marshal’s were great but I did witness the problem that a few of the runners had with the mis-direction...I was lucky to be slow enough to be with the pack I suppose!
The scenery was uplifting, the variety of surface made it interesting and the big hill was a good challenge right in the middle of the run...nice running t-shirt too.
Looking forward to competing next year, well done to the organisers!
Date of review: February 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: CF31 Paul
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice race even with an extra loop.
In full: I enjoyed this despite a marshalling problem which saw a my group add nearly a mile. Shame Ponty wont have a chance to iron out the minor details if they return to the previous course as it was a really nice course with a decent hill to wake you up half way.
Date of review: February 20, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: H H Silva Lining
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A glorious start to a Sunday.
In full: A glorious run despite overcast and damp conditions. The start and gradual descent - down a narrow but picturesque valley, set the tempo but the middle mile reminded you that hills also have ascents.
The trail, predominantly tarmac, was fast and trail shoes were not really needed.
A popular race with obliging and welcoming officials.
An excellent Tshirt in the goody bag.
Most new races experience hiccups - stick with it Ponty - a brave move to embrace the offroad boom. Looking forward to next year's race.
Date of review: February 20, 2011
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