Coniston Trail Race Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (158 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Richard Gould 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: WOW Great scenery. Its tough going up fast going down.
In full: Great race with wonderful views. The gale force winds added to the challange with the first 4km so hilly you felt you were going backwards. Some down hill sections required alot of confidence with stones, rocks, mud and puddles out there to cause you added problems but once you have finished the sense of achievement was great.
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Dinger
| | 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: Great race, great series
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: dot carr 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Superb race, I love all the Lakeland Trails and I managed them all this year
In full: Fantastic views the waterfalls were spectacular this year even getting sprayed at one point due to the gales!!Hope to be back next year a year older but no wiser!!
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Carol Wolstenholme
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful location, real hard going but Fun!
In full: Challenging route, the scenery is spectacular. The long climb out from John Ruskin School in Coniston village, was a killer, although the views from the top made it all worthwhile. A real mixture of terrain: road, dirt tracks, fast rocky decents, wet boggy paths, Unfortunately, the high gusty winds put paid to any attempt of achieving fast times. Superb organisation and a nice friendly atmosphere
Date of review: October 5, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Martyn Pollitt
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Miranda Clarke
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Beautiful and challenging with just the right mix of hard and uplifting.
In full: A really outstanding race and vey well organised - only constructive feedback is please get more small t shirts for next year. Nice atmosphere and a good mix of abilities.
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Chris Smith
| | 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: Great race, real hard going but Fun!
In full: Loved it, I really like these races from the Lakeland Trails Team. Lots of big hills and big rain with quality singletrack. Teamm Toonie Express are very much looking forward to next years offerings, and the fish and chips at the Black Bull after the race.
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Toonette
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Beautiful location, Hard but satisfying race loved it but my calves are sore today.will be back next year
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Nicky H
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gushing waterfalls, sunshine and rocky trails to keep your mind off the steepness!
Date of review: October 4, 2009
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2008 race reviewed by: Stepford Wife
| | 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: What a fabulous day!
In full: Never set out running in such weather before but what a hoot! Those that decided to brave the shortened course were clearly all bonkers which made it even more fun. The steel band playing ABBA as I got back added to the general air of surrealness of the whole day. Thanks again to G, C and team. Let's hope it's dry for the Dirty Double.
Date of review: October 17, 2008
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