Caldervale Country 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (28 votes). | 1 to 7 of 7 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2008 (7 votes) | | Overall score | | 83% | | How many would do it again? | | 93% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 97% | | PB potential | | 37% | | Atmosphere | | 74% | | Organisation | | 71% | | Value | | 83% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
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2008 race reviewed by: gary street 5
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Toughest 10 miler i've done but the scenery makes it all worthwhile. Even managed a quicker time than last year and the hills didn't seem quite so suicidal! This race must be tackled at least once in your life. Definitely a racing highlight. and high
Date of review: April 4, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: YP1
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly!
In full: I foolishly hadn't read any reviews before I signed up and was hoping for a nice flat 10 miler. Oops! I did query the description of it as being hard in the first couple of miles - it lulls you into a false sense of security before you tackle that uphill section, running it into the wind didn't help either! I stumbled across the race as somewhere to stop off on my way to the Lakes for Easter, and I'm glad I did!
Date of review: March 25, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: PNE223
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A proper rib tickler!
In full: The first 2 miles of the race are just the warm up (mainly down hill), with your first decent view just as you come out of the village. The undulating course until 9 miles is definitely more UP hill rather than DOWN.
The incline between 5-7 miles is not for the faint hearted, a grueller in anyones book, but a chalenge not to be missed. Another fairly long climb before a final decent back into the village.
Lancashire / Bowland area at its best!
Congratulations and Thank you to all the organisers and competitors, (and the villagers for their support).
Date of review: March 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Pete Waywell
| | 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: Painfully fantastic
In full: Thank you for keeping this race going it is one i look forward to each year last year it was a roasting hot day this year freezing cold north westerly gales the views from the top of lung bursting hill at 6 miles are outstanding and when you crest the final hill at 8 miles the view infront of you is worth the trip alone.Thank you Diane and i quess Mr Porter aswell for a great race
Date of review: March 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Dominic Walsh
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Ouch!
In full: There are some races that leave you feeling proud when you cross the finishing line; this is one of them. Once you put aside the pain, you can appreciate a glorious run through the Lancashire countryside - with sea views in a couple of places. On that last point, I was amazed at how there came to be more uphill stretches than downhills, even though the downhills weren't especically steep! I was put in mind of 'The Magic Road' in that episode of 'Father Ted'! Oh well, in spite of the wind, hailstone and brutal hills, I'll be seeing you all again next year. Hope you all recover soon!
Date of review: March 22, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: paul robertson 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, scenic, cold, windy, tough, hated it but loved it!
In full: Thanks to the marshalls who helped me get to the start, albeit I was one and half minutes late for it, looking at backs of heads and bottoms in distance. Too much stress at start meant ran too fast in early stages, only to let the hills and wind slow us down dramatically, but nice downhill finish, with wind behind. Great tea and cake too. Thanks again to all the organisers. I'll be back, but on time next year!
Date of review: March 21, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Becky Cop
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Way more hilly than i imagined, 'undulating' does not cover it... Beautiful views though and friendly banter on the way round make it definitely worthwile
Date of review: March 21, 2008
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