Tywyn Race the Train 14.3Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (69 votes). | 51 to 60 of 69 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 |
2005 race reviewed by: LeeStaniforth
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Unique event, and something for the family too!
In full: This race has a mix of everything: road, fields, steep tracks, wooded, flat, and steep! There's a great carnival atmosphere, and there are fun runs, toddler trots and 10k races before the Main Event. There is some entertainment for kids, but not much (a bouncy castle and a couple of fairground-like stalls). However, the best part for the family is taking a trip one one of the two trains to see the runners. The organisation is fantastic with 8 water stations, with an assortment of liquid refreshment. Definitely one to do again, but forget any chance of a PB!
Date of review: August 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Welsh Alex
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hard Cross Country with Hills, Take the Family for the Weekend to Glorious Wales
In full: You need to run 7:30 Min Miles to the turn to stand a chance of beating the train, but even if you don't it is a wonderful day out and carnival atmosphere. A must-do. If you aren't too fit you will suffer. Trail shoes a good idea as a lot of the race is sidways across sloping fields so you need loads of grip. Get properly hydrated first.
Date of review: August 20, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Snooz
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A classic summer cross-country feel to this race
In full: The best bit of racing the train is somehow it changes the atmosphere - it's runners against the train, not against each other! (Well, mostly). And crossing over the bridge on the way out just as the engine goes under it made the race for me.
Date of review: January 24, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Jose.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Nice experience
Date of review: December 16, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Mr Phil [now a fully paid up member of the sub 20 club!]
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hard work, but a good laugh, and a great way to work up a thirst!
Date of review: September 26, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Stranded in Turkey
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fantastic race, well organised with a great atmosphere
Date of review: September 20, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Karen Bliss
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Fabulous fun - this is the third year on the run (hah!- no pun intended) that i''ve run the 10K and it certainly won't be the last.
Date of review: September 3, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: StuB
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A challenge all runners must try at least once
Date of review: August 31, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Gary T
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Excellent race. Miles 7-10 are slightly challenging to put it mildly.
Date of review: August 30, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: mango
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: A unique experience.
In full: Scenic, plenty of water stops (and isotonic drinks,too), tough in parts and usually a hot day but hugely enjoyable.
My third year and bettered my time by 4 mins beating that dam train again !
Date of review: August 28, 2004
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