Race the TrainHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (32 votes). | 11 to 20 of 31 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 |
2007 race reviewed by: Charles Larsson
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great day out. mud was great even the ploughed field. so many drink stations and marshals. never heard a train having so much fun. a must for next year.
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Crucial Carp
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Awesome off road race
In full: Ran it once before in 2002 and said I'd never do it "ever again". Glad I did though - it was brilliant. Great marshalls and proper mud.
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Manc Girl
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Brilliant marshals and helpers and spectators
In full: Great goody bag and medal - support very good - certain station staff terrible - very rude and unwelcoming - as for race - great
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Susan Ridings
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very muddy, very wet, tremendous fun
In full: Gave the main race a miss this year and attempted the 10k, good fun and I had an enjoyable afternoon cheering on the runners in the main race, observed some fantastic running and most people had a smile on their face
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Denz
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A true off road challenge for everyone
In full: Train timings seemed to be different from last year (faster out but with longer stops). Missed out by 35 seconds so will be back next year to beat it, once and for all!!! Chip timings are great as results posted straight away, just wish the website was updated quicker. Overall i love this event and will be back year after year.
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Asteroid
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Unique and the Main Race is definitely challenging.
In full: 4th time I've run it, twice in blazing sun and twice in rain and mud. Does that say it all? Delighted to have persuaded 8 others from my club to run this year (mostly faster than me). We'll be back!
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: A Bolton
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Hard as nails - fantastic experience
In full: Moan out of the way first. The organisation was poor, right down to the last, upsetting detail, that I bought a programme to see my name listed...and they got that wrong...no matter how hard I tried to get hold of the organisers (race organiser with mobile phone constantly switched off?!?)
That aside this is a must do event. The conditions added to the experience (although I reckon the second train was in my sights if the course was dry and little more runnable).
Date of review: August 21, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: David Sheppard 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nuts in August
In full: Got to be ready for the tough and rough of mother nature and the extra man made barriers.Really this is it you against the elements.Mud, rain, streams, bogs, ploughed fields,water jumps. The mountain goat paths, slippery rock climbs and falls it has even got some little bits where, you can run!.Not to mention the steam train to race against.Great tented venue,hot food vegi curry! late bar its got the lot really.A variety of races are available so my comments are geared towards the main 14.75 Mile race. A must do event if you run.See you next year!
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dazza77
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great race, ran in road shoes and nearly fell down the hills on many occasions. Very tough, one to train for next year..
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dennis the mennis
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: in a word ACE
In full: anyone who wants a good weekend should go for next years event. a friendly line up of competitors, a challenging picturesque course, lots of support, what runner could ask for more. next year hope the deritsford trotters invite us to their party!!
Date of review: August 20, 2007
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