The PicnicHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (159 votes). | 1 to 10 of 16 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture 2007 (16 votes) | | Overall score | | 99% | | How many would do it again? | | 97% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 98% | | PB potential | | 24% | | Atmosphere | | 92% | | Organisation | | 85% | | Value | | 81% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 38% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Bob Maguire
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lived up to expectations, tough hills and LOTS of steps !! with a great atmosphere.
In full: Had a great day and haven't stopped telling all my running mates (and everybody else) about it - maybe a few more club members will do it in two years time.
The glass momento was brilliant, probably the best I've received in 25 years of running.
The atmosphere was very friendly and encouraging - I liked the low key atmosphere at the start - half a dozen of us turned up early and were co-opted into carrying stuff up the bottom of the hill to the start.
I found the course lived up to expectations - nice variation of terrain - dirt paths, grass, steps, rocky paths, more steps, a bridge and stepping stones (under water) in a river, oh and did I mention steps? plus somehow the organiser managed to provide lots of lovely mud in June! Fantastic!
Got slightly confusing when the Midsummer Munro runners first appeared on the course round the loop down to the river but they were so encouraging when passing them going the other way during the second half - I think they thought we were just crazy.
The marshalls were great - thanks, everybody.
Nice to hear the Lone Piper again.
Loved it and will be back in two years time.
Date of review: June 27, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Dan Wilson 5
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Gut bustingly difficult, but worth the phenomenal achievement you feel at the end.
In full: I absolutely loved this marathon, it was tough, really tough, but great banter along the way and the fantastic sense of achievement at the end make it all worth while. Nothing will stop me from being here in 2009.
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bjorn
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: This is a must do race with a very special atmosphere and fantastic organiser.
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: paul mitchell 7
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: extremely tough course
In full: This is a very tough but rewarding race, take it very easy on the first lap. Competitors where very supportive, loved the bag pipes. Its good preparation for ultras and Ironman triathlon.
Date of review: June 26, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Peter Grecian
| | 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: five hours and more of extreme fresh air and a thunderstorm to add drama. Great event!
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: ogee
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Bloody hell fire, that was a toughie!! See you all in 2 years time
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Bo Matthiesen
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Great Organization, Fantastic Marchals, Beautiful Scenery, Tough (nice) Route, Warm & Friendly Atmosphere
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Paul Thomson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: A perfect race, tough but worth it in so many ways. It wasn't my legs that go we round but the amazing atmosphere. Without a doubt a running challenge that every distant runner should experience, lived up to its name of the "toughest in Britain". Bew
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: simon holden 5
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Tough, but worth it!
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Andreas Doerfler
| | 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: A perfect race for the very few & brave that love long distance and extreme hills
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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