Trionium Bath Hilly Half  Here's how RW members rated this race (100 votes). | The big picture (100 votes) | | Overall score | | 93% | | How many would do it again? | | 98% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 96% | | PB potential | | 35% | | Atmosphere | | 85% | | Organisation | | 81% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 59% |
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2012 race reviewed by: Cat Naish
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Absolutely fabulous race. My first time this year and ill definitely be back for more!
Date of review: November 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: wacky_al
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This race doesn't need artificial obstacles to make it tough but my goodness the scenery is stunning and the trails keep you interested the whole way round
Date of review: November 30, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Laudy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: If you like hills this is the one for you!
In full: Ran last year, ran this year with Snowdonia hillwork behind me and found it a lot easier despite the course being in a far worse state (I don't remember branches floating in lakes of mud!)Great idea taking the stiles out made for a much smoother first lap, no extra mile this year and as always brilliant marshals really encouraging and friendly. The hills are tough but most are runnable, there are a couple of stretches where it is quicker to walk. On finishing you get a nice T Shirt in smaller sizes for the ladies, a nice medal, and bottle of beer, plus changing with a (cold) shower, pretty good for the money!
The only slight point, its not a criticism, just a thought, is that on the steep, rutted, stony track that leads onto the steep tarmac lane it is a real case of watching where you put your feet rather than watching where other competitors are coming from, I wonder if the course could be modified so that you don't have to pass people in the opposite direction. I didn't notice this last year but with the extra numbers and the route still being open to the public that was the only stretch I didn't enjoy.
This is definitely one for the race calendar, although next year is only a maybe for me as I may try out a local race for a change. As I said last year 11/10, give it a go!!!
Date of review: November 29, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Stephen Jordan 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A stunning and exciting and hard race
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: mario de souza
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The race was great. Very muddy and wet and that is what was so great. The climbs were steep and the views amazing but i had to concentrate on where I was running!
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Steve Hughes 11
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Awesomely tough but very satisfying
In full: The warnings of how tough this course is are made clear way before you get to the start line, but the hills here really are lung-busters. I pride myself on running (rather than walking) no matter how bad I feel during a half, but I felt no shame in having to walk during some of this event. The race had added spice this year because of all the horrendous weather we've had but in a way that made it even more enjoyable. All the enormous puddles and the crazy mud meant there was plenty to focus on and you almost forgot about the enormity of the challenge. Thankfully it was nice weather while we were actually running which was merciful. The marshals were great, as has been said, and the beer at the end was a nice touch. Would love to come back after a bit of proper hill training and beat my time next year...
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Caroline Francis 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly, muddy, exhausting...a wonderful day out
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: MattDA
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Mud, a goat, hills, jaffa cakes, a jester, stiles, sweets and beer.
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Roz Sandwell
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Very hard, friendly and muddy!
In full: My legs have never hurt so much! Jaffa cakes very welcome. Marshals very friendly. Proud to have completed it. Disappointed I missed the goat - will be back next year!
Date of review: November 28, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: David Parsons 19
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A proper workout !
Date of review: November 27, 2012
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