Trionium Leith Hill Half  Here's how RW members rated this race (336 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: mark clawson
 | | 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: a tough but enjoyable half !
In full: as alaways with a race by dr.rob and his team you know it is going to be tough but you also know that you are going to enjoy every minute or it. great atmosphere and fantastic organisation with a feel good factor at the finish with a excellent medal,t-shirt and momento worth every penny ....
Date of review: March 22, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: nick Baker 11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: doesn't get any easier with experience but at least you know when the killer hills are coming up
In full: this is a fantastic event. I have been lucky enough to run it every year so far and each year I appreciate it more. I defy anybody to run up the killer hill at 12.5 miles, but the downhill swoop to the finish line seems all the better for that. The whole thing is wonderfully organised and while it is a bit pricy it is well worth the money. A truly memorable day.
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martyn davidson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Truly wonderful day; I keep coming back for more
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Jane French 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This year I did it for fun, not for (marathon) training and enjoyed it all the more!
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Martin Bower 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I love this race, good organisation, great goodies, the forest is glorious.
In full: From the second you arrive, you're greeted by smiling marshalls. Once your number is on they call you by your name, shouting encouragement. The race itself is hard, you have to pace the uphill section and hang on for dear life on the downhill ! There's a kick at the end, but the looong downhill open sprint to the finish is great. Everyone cheering you on, even at the back of the field you see some great sprint finishes.
If you want a small friendly well organised race, set in beautiful countryside, I can't see you finding one any better than this.
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Alan Richardson 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: PB - You Must Be Joking
In full: Just remember this is easier than the Munro
Overall Excellent
Date of review: March 10, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Treackle
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Lovely atmosphere, lovely people, great encouragement, and defiantly tough enough.
In full:
Was worried about doing this for the first time, shouldn't have been
Date of review: March 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Bettinson 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Tough but very friendly race in beautiful surroundings
In full: My third time running this race, it was as expertly organised as ever. A challenging out & back route with stunning views at half-way. All runners are very encouraging, even the winner was urging us on as he passed us on the way back from the turning point, which I thought was a great effort!. Friendly marshalls, nice t-shirt and breakfast at the end. Thanks to Dr Rob and the marshals.
Date of review: March 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Goff
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: best half marathon I've ever run... good crack - get involved!
Date of review: March 8, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Annette Barrett
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Very tough and hilly but fantastic feeling when you finished a real achievement.
In full: This was my first Trionium and it certainly was not for the faint hearted. The hills were very tough but the sense of achievement was great once finished. Very friendly race I was at the back and had lots of support from other runners - very encouraging.
Date of review: March 8, 2011
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