Snowdonia MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (450 votes). | 11 to 20 of 78 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
2008 race reviewed by: Jamie Leake
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More like Mordor than Pontypandy.
In full: My first marathon. One of the most surreal experiences i have ever had. A very special weekend. Although physically i felt ok, mentally ,looking back retrospectively, i was all over the place. I have given up trying to explain the weather conditions to anyone who wasn't there. Seeing the wind whip a guy in the air like a Karate sweep was like a hallucination.....
Date of review: November 3, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: RPL
| | 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: Great race - well organised - great support - hard
In full: Thanks to all the marshalls, supporters and organisers who made this a memorable race in spite of the weather. Please don't change a thing.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: dasher dart
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: loved it
In full: First of all a big thank you to all the marshalls,volunteers and the general public for their time and support in the most shocking weather to stand around in.First ever marathon and totally underprepared for the course,inclines after mile 12 to 16 finished me off,never mind that monster at 21.body temperature back to normal now,had blue lips for three days,loved every aching minute though.well done for anyone starting the race.
Date of review: November 2, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ros Preston
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Despite the wind and rain it was a cracker of a first marathon!
Date of review: October 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: phil 1302
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great event, enjoyed every minute
Date of review: October 31, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Bruce Watmore
| | 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: oooh the hills wind and rain
Date of review: October 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Cathy L
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Will I be back????? The jury is still out
In full: I have never been so cold and wet, at least at that other marathon in the mountains they had their weatherproof gear on! The last three miles I could have cried I was so tired and cold but I got to the finish somehow, did this race in 2007 and loved it, this year I finished 1 minute slower. That hill at 21 miles really is a killer, I feel I might have to keep trying until I can run all the way to the top!!!(or not!)
Date of review: October 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: uberjogger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very tough
In full: Hard race, brilliant scenery, filthy weather, great marshals. Big thanks to the chaps at Waunfawr handing out pieces of Mars bar!
Date of review: October 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: darren luke
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great first time Marathon
In full: Never been so cold and wet in my life, but great scenery and atmosphere more than made up for it. Thanks to the kind people who gave me jelly babies at 18 miles, really kept me going.
Date of review: October 29, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: tracey sharratt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: well worth the up-hill struggle!
In full: Organization was good but the end was dissapoiting as no one could direct me to the showers, bit of a scramble for a cup of tea at the end. Views are amazeing! Would definatly do this again! This being my first marathon i didnt know what to expect, ive come away feeling very pleased. Well done to the marshalls for braveing the elements!
Date of review: October 29, 2008
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