Baxters Loch Ness MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (442 votes). | 1 to 10 of 42 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2008 (42 votes) | | Overall score | | 98% | | How many would do it again? | | 95% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 53% | | Atmosphere | | 91% | | Organisation | | 93% | | Value | | 87% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 77% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Charlotte Coleman
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely hills + scenery
In full: I really enjoyed this race, it was everything I hoped it would be, scenic, a little hilly and memorable.
The downsides were few, but among them was the last couple of miles to the finish. Once you crossed the river and could see the stadium psychologically you were ready to finish, so it was quite a kick when you realised that you had to run past the stadium, out onto a road, round the other side and then into the stadium from the opposite side.... my running partner was nearly in tears at this point... I'm sure there must a better way of managing the last couple of miles from the bridge....
The food at the end was very welcome and it certainly hit the spot.
The Baxters goody bag was excellent, however I was shocked to see that some people had just 'dumped' theirs at the side of the road! I'm sure they could have politely said 'no thank you' when they were handed one, rather than it go to waste... shame on them !
Date of review: November 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: David Stockdale
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: understated, stunning views, potential PB course if conditions allow. would do again
Date of review: October 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: remoh
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: got to do it again
In full: i thought last year was a one off with the weather being perfect but again it we got the right conditions although when we got on the coach to go up to the start the heavens opened but by the time we got to the start it had cleared away. out of the 22 marathons that i have done this has to be my favourite. all in all a great weekend the journey up, the marathon itself where everthing went to plan was going for under 3.30 ran 3.27 and a few drinks after it. great stuff
Date of review: October 19, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Nikki Holden
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: wonderfull place to run a must do for a runner
Date of review: October 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Gordon Huxtable
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A hard course for my first marathon
In full: This race starts in the middle of nowhere, and develops into an undulating run with some tricky hills at the start. Excellently marshalled and very challenging for the novice, but a great feeling when you hit the line.
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Chris Simonson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great race enjoyed it all even the big hill
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Suzuki
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well organised event, even includes a mystery tour to the start!, PB all the way "but don't go off to fast".
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: James Buchan
| | 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: fantastic
Date of review: October 16, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Caroline Carlisle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first marathon....but not my last!
In full: Full marks to organisers! Everyone really friendly. The uphills are a shock at times, but for a first marathon you can be sure your second is likely to be a new PB if you pick a flat route!
Date of review: October 12, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Jumping Jen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Don't be fooled by the downhill! Let the scenery distract you from the pain...
In full: An excellent race in a stunning setting. Very well organised and friendly - wanted to dance to the ceilidh band at the saturday pasta party, but decided that probably wasn't the best preparation!
Tough course - all that downhill makes for really, really, really sore legs, so not one for fast times, but well worth doing for all that!
Date of review: October 11, 2008
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