Great Langdale MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (63 votes). | 51 to 60 of 63 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2005 race reviewed by: F35 runner
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Never again as you finish. Now planning the 2006 race!
Date of review: December 1, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Nick L
| | 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: Tough race - great scenery, back next year!
In full: Fantastic atmosphere - and wonderful location. I imagine the weather can really make or break this race.....blazing sunshine made it tougher, but the views...oh the views!
Date of review: September 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: bearded wonder
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: them darn hills
In full: mad as I am - did this as a 1st marathon and loved it. great views, well organised, great support.
Date of review: September 7, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: black toe
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: If the scenery doesn't take your breath away the hills will. A challenging but doable, well organised event.
Date of review: September 6, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Paul Burns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brutal, but great
In full: This is a brutal race. It took me 1 hour longer than my previous best. I have never had more painful legs. The effort it took to simply walk up the hills on the second lap was immense. I have never had so much cramp.
But do not let this put you off. This is a fantastic race - the antithesis of FLM, and is wonderfully organised by the inimitable Rod erry. DO IT.
Date of review: September 5, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: hairier half
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Next time, I'm gonna get a lift up Snake Pass !
Date of review: September 5, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Lizzy Hogg
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic run, great scenery, far too hot for it yesterday though, wilted in the heat!
In full: Much preferred the start at New Dungeon, allowed for a great warm-up before the hill leading up to the YHA and also meant there wasn't a long, hard slog back along the flat at the end. Fantastic but tough half - thanks for all who organised!
Date of review: September 5, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Crag Rat
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Absolutley fantastic race, very tough due to the amount of climbing and heat. Couldn't fault the organisation, carried my own drink which I'd recommened to anyone in the future despite there being enough water stations, as the climbs make you very th
Date of review: September 4, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: collie dave
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: the best and the hardest half i've done
In full: you can't beat it. but it can beat you. hill after hill, beautiful views after beautiful views. what more can you ask.
Date of review: July 5, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Langdale Lolloper
| | 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: It's a Carlsberg of a marathon!
In full: If Carlsberg rated marathons, this would probably be the best marathon in the world! Talking of Carlsberg, you'll be ready for one at the end!! It's an absolute must, if only for the scenery and atmosphere. It was my first marathon and as I enjoyed it so much it will probably be the only one I enter year after year. It's tough and challenging to say the least, but so very enjoyable. On the negative side, would suggest you don't do it if you're into quick times. Fortunately, hard as I may try, I'm never into quick times!!
Date of review: February 23, 2005
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