Team Strides Lochaber MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (190 votes). | 1 to 10 of 43 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 |
| The big picture 2008 (43 votes) | | Overall score | | 91% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 98% | | PB potential | | 81% | | Atmosphere | | 76% | | Organisation | | 81% | | Value | | 81% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 75% |
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2008 race reviewed by: Andy Seville
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: a tough one for me. Those "undulations" take their toll towards the end.
Date of review: May 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Sharon Hendry
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Scenic, flat and an uncongested marathon!
Date of review: May 28, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: pure-phase
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: my first marathon, a great day
Date of review: May 18, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Anne Lee 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: uphill inclines towards the end blew my PB chances but it was a beautiful run
Date of review: May 6, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Kevin Hanney
| | 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: Friendly, well organised, beautiful scenery
In full: A really friendly race, well organised and run in stunning scenery.It lacks all of the charms of the mass particpation events and therefore is perfect. Better support this year and I will run next year for the 4th time.
Date of review: May 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Paul Heald
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The weather was too hot for a great time. Lacked atmosphere I felt
In full: Little pre race atmosphere in the the town, little signage of what was too happen for locals and tourists. Needs more resources and marketing from more sponsors maybe.Organisation was fine (bit sharp on the starting gun I felt). met some nice people but not great for a first time marathoner. Probably better for the more experienced. Loved the area and great weather for the scenery if not for running.
Date of review: May 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Chris Brier 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My sixth year participating in this superbly organised race. Well done Dugie, you will be missed!
Date of review: May 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Ian Wingfield
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Only reason I say I wouldn't do it again is because it's a long way away
Date of review: May 1, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Helly Hansen Man
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Flat, fast, fun marathon
In full: Lovely, low-key marathon. It was worth running 26.2 miles just to experience the finish at the shinty pitch - well done Lochaber.
Date of review: April 30, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Snapstinget
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Chip timing would ruin it
In full: Perfect marathoning unplugged. Who wants a goody bag full of useless junk anyway? And the 25th anniversary medal just adds to the feeling that the organizers have a true sense of humour; I mean, who'd put on a flat marathon amidst the biggest collection of munros in Scotland? Cheerful young lads and lassies at many of the drinks stations, fab rolling support from the Fetch support crew, glorious weather ... who cares if I had to more or less walk the last 6 miles?
Date of review: April 30, 2008
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