Great Grizedale Trail Race 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (12 votes). | 1 to 10 of 12 ratings | Page: 1 2 |
| The big picture (12 votes) | | Overall score | | 85% | | How many would do it again? | | 83% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 92% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 75% | | Organisation | | 72% | | Value | | 70% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 64% |
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2005 race reviewed by: garburn graham
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 20% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great intro race for trail running, but far too much like a road race - no variety underfoot. More a forest road race than a trail race. Ups and downs felt hard, especially with no idea how far to go. Mile or Km markers next time please.
Date of review: May 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: occasional jogger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
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Date of review: April 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Bonked Again!
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great views, tough run with no flat bits! Needs one drink stop and some mile markers to improove!
Date of review: April 12, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: TonyMurphy
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A doughnut never tasted so good.
In full: Not sure which were hardest - the uphills or the downhills ? Not very steep or long, just continuously doing one or the other, with very little flat bits. Slate coaster was different - better than a boring medal ! Serious runners - bring your GPS watch, as the only marker is for the last mile. Turn up at least one hour in advance, or you'll find parking difficult. Nice place for you to turn up early to.
Date of review: April 11, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: CumbriAndy
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A refreshing change from road running and a pleasant introduction to trail races. Well organised and scenically superb.
In full: This was my first 'non-road race'. Run on well made forest tracks over undulating ground, I feel it was a good introduction to trail running. The organisers did well getting over three hundred runners to the start despite some car parking 'challenges' caused by recent wet weather inthe Lakes. None of the hills were over long or over steep although the absence of mile markers makes pacing something of a challenge for the novice/road runner. Thought the tea and doughnuts at the finish was a brilliant idea - other orgsanisers please take note:)
Date of review: April 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Christopher Day
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great views. Well organised. The tea and doughnuts was a great touch.
Date of review: April 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: the jogger
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Great race. Extremely demanding 10 miler on rolla-coaster route. Hardly any flat sections at all. No traffic. Great views. Only negative is car parking. Get there early to avoid problems.
Date of review: April 10, 2005
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2005 race reviewed by: Geoffo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Tea and donuts made it all worth while!! Good to have got a momento this year
Date of review: April 10, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Geoffo
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging for the slower runner, really good atmosphere and fantastic donuts at the end.
Date of review: January 28, 2005
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2004 race reviewed by: Pete Langley
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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