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2012 Worcester Marathon 2012
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: More hills than I expected but enjoyable nonetheless
In full: A local, scenic course which was good value. It could have done with a few more mile markers and a couple of extra marshalls at road junctions (as it wasn't clear which way to go). Could also do with a couple more drink stations. That said, it wouldn't put me off doing it again and overall it was a positive experience.
Date of review: April 16, 2012
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2011 Lakeland Trails Marathon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 20% |
In short: Fantastic location and scenery but very tough
In full: Fabulous scenery and a beautiful day.
My main comment is about the cut off time. I entered the Race and was only just counted. It shouldn't have been a problem for me as I have done a number of tough marathons previously and haven't ever taken as long. I think allowances should have been made in the searing temperatures and because it was a new race (average times would be unknown). I passed the marshalls picking up the signs so could easily have lost my way in the last few kms. Not to mention those who were timed out and were behind. How did they find their way back? I note the previous comment about finding your own way back if you dropped out. Those retiring at 20 miles were advised that it was a 5 mile walk back along the road - worrying considering how exhausted some people looked. If i entered again i would consider the Challenge instead - perhaps this could be an 'early start' rather than a separate race?
Date of review: July 4, 2011
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2010 Great Langdale Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: The hardest marathon I have done!
In full: This was a fabulous course, with amazing scenery. It was gruellingly hard but I still really enjoyed it!
Date of review: September 27, 2010
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2010 Rhayader 'Round the Lakes' 20
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very hilly but great marathon training
Date of review: March 23, 2010
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2009 Brathay Windermere Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Fab race in the very best of surroundings
In full: Great race, well marshalled, loads of water stations. Beautiful surroundings. Nice slate medal. Parking was a bit of a bottleneck but I certainly wouldn't let that put me off what was otherwise a fantastic race.
Date of review: May 18, 2009
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2008 Snowdonia Marathon
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Extreme weather but a fantastic race nonetheless!
In full: This was a great race. My third marathon and easily my favourite! What a shame to see the organisation criticised. I think the organisers and marshalls did a great job in extremely bad weather. Many thanks
Date of review: October 26, 2008
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2008 Rhayader 'Round the Lakes' 20
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Challenging but fabulously scenic race
In full: This is a great race with fantastic scenery. The course was well marshalled with lots of drink stations. And the t-shirts are fab. The only major let down was the prize giving which still hadn't taken place at 5.30pm when there was hardly anyone left!!!
Date of review: March 20, 2008
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2007 Treat MT 8
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% |
In short: Evaluated by my wife who ran the race today. It could have been marshalled better, as there were one or two places where runners went wrong.
Date of review: March 11, 2007
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2003 Roc Fencing Wyre Forest 8
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The best multi terrain race in ,totally off road and plenty of mud.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2003 High Peak 10-stage Relay
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A great team/club event and the setting make for a cracking running event.
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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