Team Strides Lochaber MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (190 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Biastai
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One of the best!
In full: An absolutely brilliant race with seamless organisation. This is definately on of my favourites, if not top of the list.
Always good craic on the way around. Small, but enthusiastic crowds. :-)
Date of review: April 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Katypie
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Well organised, plenty water and energy drinks. Good support considering the location. PB :)
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: gordo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: The perfect first marathon!
In full: Loved it! What a beautiful place and an excellent race all round. Made me proud to be Scottish. Weather was cracking and even got a bit sunburn after beating my target time of 3h50 by 5 minutes. Thanks Lochaber.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Son of a Pronator man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: overall, and excellent race and I PB'd so every failing is forgiven
In full: Towards the end (20+ miles) a few mile markers were missing or hidden.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: John Rea 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fantastic weather, fab location, PB and super-organized.
In full: Didn't the organizers do well ? Weather was great, plenty of water & sports drink. Friendly atmosphere although I think the standard of runners likely above average. Nice T shirt. Real PB potential. Do it.
Date of review: April 27, 2008
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2007 race reviewed by: CHRIS BRIER
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The drizzle and wind cannot deter from this well orhanised event. A must for all.
In full: Never mind the weather, who needs the heat of London! Enjoy the scenery, the warm convivial atmosphere and the single malts. Will be back again next year.
Date of review: April 30, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Sue C
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: See below
In full: Fors: Excellent organisation, nice course, friendly people, drinks stations well manned and organised, no bumping and jostling, relaxed atmosphere, food and warm surroundings after the race
Against; Lonely at times, a weeny few inclines at the end, medal (!) some might not like and out and back (I do so fine for me)Rain and more rain sapping the spirits!!!
First marathon and a great experience to remember
Date of review: April 29, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: mwrn
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great flat course, organiation good. Glad this was my first marathon
Date of review: April 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: krissie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: first marathon well worth the 9 hour journey to get there.
In full: The marshalls were great plenty of water/lucozade fantastic scenery shame about the medal.
Date of review: April 28, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Mandie R
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: One I'll never forget!
In full: Despite the 'out and back' route I never got bored - How could I with scenery like that to look at??!!
By the time I finished I felt as tho I knew every single runner,marshall and supporter by face if not by name!
This has to be one of the friendliest races by far!
Spot-on organisation. My only downside was the lack of marshalls in the last 2 miles - I was really suffering from cramp and as the field was so small felt very isolated in parts when I may have needed some help.
Hopefully will be back next year!
Date of review: April 28, 2007
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