Coniston Trail Race Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (158 votes). | 1 to 10 of 17 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2005 (17 votes) | | Overall score | | 96% | | How many would do it again? | | 100% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 41% | | Atmosphere | | 91% | | Organisation | | 86% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 72% |
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2005 race reviewed by: Lisa Benbow
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: It put Glastonbury to shame in the mud stakes. Fantastic fun!
In full: Despite the apocalyptic conditions this was one of the most enoyable races I've done. It would have been easy to have cancelled the entire event so huge credit to the organisers for managing to stage a race at all, and especially to the marshalls for braving the deluge to cheer everyone on. The atmosphere at the start - and afterwards in the hall - was fantastic. I'll be back in 2009!
Date of review: October 8, 2008
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2005 race reviewed by: Stepford Wife
| | 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: Fantastic, as ever from this series
In full: Brilliant organisation, friendly marshalls, good food afterwards, amazing course - tough but rewarding and scenic. The whole series has been a credit to the organisers and I'm just posting my entry for next year! A great introduction to trail running and so welcoming to all, fast and slow alike. Thank you.
Date of review: October 10, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: lil devil
| | 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: Fantastic! If there is a run with better scenery where is it!
Date of review: October 9, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: CumbriAndy
| | 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: Great finish to an excellent series - and a pretty good race in its own right!
In full: Little to add to comments on previous events in this Series - superbly organised, something for everybody and the whole thing set up to make you want to come back. Thanks again to Graham, Claire and all the team.
Date of review: October 8, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Running Beard
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is what running is all about
In full: Really enjoyed it again - whole series been great pity the wind made it harder for the orgainisers but they did a fantastic job
Date of review: October 8, 2006
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2005 race reviewed by: Phil Fortun
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: My first trail race, and loved it, hope to do all four next year pending work commitments etc, very well done to the organisers.
In full: A steep pull up part Low Water, but as I enjoy hills that wasnt a problem (still hurt though!) but might be worth mentioning in pre-race info for first-timers. Also would be useful for the different events for participants to have race numbers in different colours (i.e. black for trail race, red for challenge, green for nordic etc... ) - would make it easier for spectators.
Date of review: September 24, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Pete Woodhead
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent course and a fine first attempt
In full: Could only be improved with more water and less queuing at registration. Otherwise a great day, beats a road race. The legs recovered from the hills after a day or two!
Date of review: September 22, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: brian crossland
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: looking forward to next year
Date of review: September 21, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: babciaruns
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well worth the effort!
In full: First time ever running a trail and now am a converted road runner. Enjoyed the challenge of scampering over rocks, near cliffs, scattered slate, bogs, stiles,and avoiding colliding with ramblers. The scenery was unimaginable and worth every sore muscle. Well organized and looking foward to April.
Date of review: September 20, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: darren slater
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Very, very interesting race, unlike any race I have ever done previously. would recomend it to all
Date of review: September 19, 2005
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