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2007 Denmead 10K
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Challenging
In full: A glorious Autumn morning greeted the runners preparing to run the Denmead 10K.
A challenging course run on country lanes around the ourskirts of Denmead. Traffic was not a problem and the marshalls were placed at all junctions.
PB potential, only if you have run the course before and you know where the hills are.
Date of review: October 21, 2007
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2007 Solent Half-Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Scenic Road Race
In full: A scenic half-marathon run on the outskirts of the New Forest. Managed to knock 2mins of my V40 PB which I was pleased with as the course is undulating. Marshalling was good and they managed to keep the traffic under control when required. As mentioned in other posts the 3 & 12 mile markers were suspect.
Date of review: October 7, 2007
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2007 Butser Hill Challenge
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: To hill and back.....
In full: The Souths premier, and I believe, only Grade A fell race.
This is a demanding course with three steep climbs and three descents, all run on Butser Hill.
The race itself is well organised with a whole morning of events culminating in the 4.5 mile senior race at 12.00 midday.
The course is run on the grassy slopes of Butser and provides a challenge, even for the serious fell runner. The views across the countryside are stunning when you reach the back hill.
The atmosphere is friendly with a wide range of runners and all abilities.
Date of review: September 23, 2007
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2007 Stansted Slog Trail Half Marathon
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Off-Road Perfection
In full: Ironically, for a club based in the city, the Portsmouth Joggers organise some teriffic off-road races in the country.
I was looking for a race to close the Summer season, the idea being to relax and enjoy the run. The Stansted Slog was perfect.
The majority of the race was off-road/trail, only using the roads to link the footpaths together. Marshalling and course marking was good and frequent ensuring no wrong turns.The views across the countryside were picturesque with some nice woodland trails as well. A tough course but the views are worth it.
Date of review: September 16, 2007
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2007 Swanage 12
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tough but the views are worth it.
In full: For those who want a challenging Half Marathon, Swanage provides the answer. Having said that, it also provides a picturesque run through the Dorset countryside. Well marshalled and plenty of sponge & drink stations.
Date of review: July 29, 2007
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2007 Totton 10K
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 20% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Nice weather.....
In full: The last race in the HRRL season and the warm weather bought out a large field and some good crowd support.
After two exceptional races (Stubbington and Eastleigh)I was hoping to exorcize (or exercise) the demons as Totton is usually my bogey race. But once again the demons came back to haunt me. I had a terrible race eventually completing the course in around 50 mins, I was hoping for 44mins.
Back to the race. This is an excellent course if you are looking for a PB or fast time. The course itself is very urban taking in a housing estate and industrial estate. Marshalling and course set up was excellent, although the first 1K got a bit congested. Although it was an urban course you never felt threatened by the traffic.
Race headquarters including the start and finish was also excellent with lots of off road areas to warm up/cool down.
Thanks to all involved. Will definately be back next year.
Date of review: April 15, 2007
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2007 B&Q Eastleigh 10K
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: No frills 10K
In full: This is an urban course around the outskirts of Eastleigh finishing at the local leisure centre.
The course was fairly traffic free and marshalls were positoned at all the major junctions.
Their is a good chance of a PB on this course, with only one incline at 3.5K. Crowd support was good especially at 5K.
Overall a well organised race with a nice T-Shirt for your efforts.
Date of review: March 25, 2007
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2007 Ryde 10
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The hills are alive......
In full: A tough hilly course. Taking in the I.O.W countryside and some urban areas. Picturesque views across the Solent at about 6.5-7 miles.
Not recommended for PB's.
Date of review: January 28, 2007
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2007 Stubbington Green 10K
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB Anyone.....
In full: Conditions were perfect making my favourite 10K even more special. I was really up the for this race, and the course and organisation did not dissapoint. I ran my fastest time for approx. 10 years.
My only minor grumble I did nearly trip over the traffic cones at the start, due to not seeing them until the last moment because of the amount of runners.
The course itself was mainly urban with approx. 1 mile along the sea front.
Well done SGRAC excellent race.
Date of review: January 14, 2007
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2006 Victory 5
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fast and flat. A course for PB's
In full: Although the course is on the outskirts of Portsmouth this is quite a scenic run with views across Hilsea foreshaw and a pleasant section through the IBM complex which takes you round the lake. The course can be a bit narrow in places with a few tight turns. About one mile of the course is run on a pavement next to a busy road, never felt threatened by the traffic though. If you are looking for a fast 5 mile PB put this in your diary for 2007.
Date of review: December 3, 2006
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