Almost Athletes Events and Race Reviews
We love to hear how you got on in a particular race and writing about your experience (good or bad!) gives other members an insight into that particular event. Please don't be shy - event write-ups, whether short or long, are always welcome and may even end up in our newsletter! Reviews can be emailed to almostathletes@hotmail.com
Please note that these reviews are intended to be light-hearted and humorous which the club hopes you find entertaining and informative. The reviews do not represent the views of the Almost Athletes club, the Committee, or indeed anyone but the author. However if you believe something is incorrect or inappropriate, please email almostathletes@hotmail.com.
April 2012
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Mon 16
Boston USA
26.2 miles
Part of the World Marathon Majors reviewed by Alison Hume
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May 2012
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 13
Oxford
10K
10K road race reviewed by Claire Hawes
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Sun 20
Council Offices, Gloucester Rd, Tewkesbury
13.1 miles
13.1 mile road race reviewed by Claire Hawes
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June 2012
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 24
Cheltenham Race Course
26.2 miles
26.2 mile multi-terrain - in 4 sections reviewed by Duncan Mounsor
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Sat 30
Various Locations from Chipping Camden to Bath
Approx 8-12miles/leg
Teams of 10 run the Cotswold Way reviewed by Becky Stephens
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August 2012
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 18
10K
10K race in Le Touquet, France reviewed by Claire Hawes
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June 2013
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 9
13.1 miles
Scenic undulating half marathon in the Wye Valley reviewed by Jane Wood (Rackham)
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December 2013
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Tue 31
varied
A year of mud and more mud! reviewed by Claire Hawes
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February 2014
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 2
Epney, Glos
7 miles
A 7 Mile offroad riverside run along the Severn River from Epney to Weir Green. reviewed by Claire Hawes
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September 2014
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 14
HQ Prescott Hill Climb
10k
10k reviewed by Nick Spice
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July 2016
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 31
approx, 20 miles
A tough, run along the South West Coast path from Countisbury to Minehead (about 20 miles) reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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October 2016
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Fri 7
26.2 miles x 3
3 marathons in 3 days along the South West Coastal Path reviewed by Rich Walklate
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February 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 12
Melksham, Wilts
10 miles
10 mile road race reviewed by Ed Collier
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Sun 12
Portsmouth
21 miles
21 miles on trail and road around Portsmouth reviewed by Ingrid Harris
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March 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 11
Hamfields Leisure Centre (Berkeley Power Station), Gloucestershire, GL13 9PA
20m or 20km
20m road race reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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April 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 9
Chedworth
10m
10m picturesque trail reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Mon 8
Old Pats
4.5k
Friendly (AA members only) 4.5k event reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Sun 14
Tewkesbury Leisure Centre, GL20 5SX
13.1m
Local road half marathon reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Sun 28
Dymock Cricket Ground
13.1m
Scenic Village road half marathon reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Wed 31
Cleeve Hill common
5m
5m trail run across the common reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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June 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 3
Horton-cum-Studley, near Oxford
13.1m
Half marathon(-ish) Multi-Terrain reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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August 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 6
Marathon
Gloucester City Marathon reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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September 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 2
Staverton Airport
1m
1 mile runway race reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Sun 24
Apperley Cricket Club School Lane Apperley GLOS GL19 4ED
6.55m
Off-road Quarter Marathon reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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October 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 7
Croft Farm Water Park
Generous 5k
5-ish km run with Wine Station reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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Tue 24
Marling School, Cainscross Road Stroud, GL5 4HE
13.1m
Local road half-marathon reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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November 2017
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sun 5
Tewkesbury School
5m
Local 5m flat road race reviewed by Phil Jeyes
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June 2018
DateEvent PlaceDistEvent Details / Results
Sat 9
Painswick to Broadway Tower
54.2 miles
Double marathon based on Cotswold Way reviewed by Mariel Chretien
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