My Event Ratings

Overall score		40%
Would you do it again?		No
Details:
Scenery		60%
PB potential		80%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		20%
Value		20%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Disappointing, poor organization, no marathon finisher shirt!
In full: There is little I can say that hasn't already been said.
I trained hard for this and was looking forward to reliving the positive experience of my first marathon at the 2006 race. Too many negatives from the lack of signage, to unclear baggage instructions, to bland medal, lack luster finish location, etc etc. I was dismayed that after doing a PB that there were NO marathon finisher shirts! Then had to walk the mile+ to the bus!
This has the potential to be an awesome race if more attention is given to the details we runners value and not just about how many events can take place on a given weekend and where corners can be cut. I sure hope lessons are learned...as the numbers may be a lot less next year by the sound of these reviews!
Date of review: May 25, 2011

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Overall score		60%
Would you do it again?		Maybe
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		40%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		40%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		40%

In short: Can you say HILLS!??
In full: I think lots was spent to publicize this event, now more needed to assist the runners. I use a camelbak and glad I had it as the water stops with cups was a bit difficult. The local support was welcomed especialy at the hill tops. Better directions as end of race as to where bags and buses to start were located.
Mile markers were accurate and marshalls had the route well covered. Goody bag disappointing and the medal doesn't say "half marathon" on it.
Date of review: October 18, 2010

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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: WOW WOW WOW
In full: Beautiful scenery for a well planned race. Loved the unique ride to the start on the steamer. Excellent marked course, marshalls were a bit scarce but in place where needed. Views stunning and had to make sure I kept watching my feet and not the scenery as to avoid slipping on the very rocky bits.
Very well organized and the staggered start times were big help as not overtaken by the blue or white runners.
Would have prefered a T-shirt over the yummy stew. It was a great day and glad this was added to the series. Looking forward to 2008!
Date of review: November 5, 2007

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		100%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		100%
Organisation		100%
Value		100%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Top Marks Again
In full: Great day for the entire family and all abilities. Thanks to a great group of people that put on a first class series of races. The Lakes were at their best and the atmosphere of the enire day make it a race that I return to each year. Some extra challenging bits in places but all add to the adventure of the day! Even got a PB! Well done again Graham and Co.!
Date of review: October 7, 2007

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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: Another 5 star race!
In full: Back again for another year and elated that I was! A PB of 21 minutes over last year! Super organized, excellent, encouraging, and informative marshals. Clouds broke at the 8k mark to be able to see Derwentwater in the distance. Ya gotta do this race for the pure adrenaline rush! Looking forward to Coniston! Graham and Co you just keep getting better and better! Well done and thank you for an exceptional day!
Date of review: September 1, 2007

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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: What a day!!
In full: Fantastic event with monsoon like rain and howling wind (6k) thrown in for atmosphere. I'm sure the views were stunning, but couldn't see them for the weather, but what I could see was worth the hours out there. Looking forward to a repeat of Consiton next month. Good job to all involved. Thank you!
Date of review: September 7, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		60%
Atmosphere		80%
Organisation		80%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		60%

In short: Well done Idle!
In full: Hot weather conditions made it an even more challenging race. Excellent mix of terrain and elevations. Facilities were spot on and attention to detail excellent. Truly enjoyed the experience and recommend this race.
Date of review: July 16, 2006

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Overall score		80%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		40%
Organisation		80%
Value		60%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Great day, and a PB to boot!
In full: Return trip to Blackpool was worth it. Manned baggage storage appreciated. No real crowd support to speak of. Windburned from the twice run out to Bispham but didn't mind it for the 5 1/2 minute PB! Close tumbles on the onset with the sharp R turn to lower level. Downhill and wind to back into the finish was perfect! High Five to ya Ron.
Pssst: Bottle water next time? Shirts?
Date of review: February 27, 2006

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Overall score		100%
Would you do it again?		Yes
Details:
Scenery		80%
PB potential		100%
Atmosphere		60%
Organisation		100%
Value		80%
Beginner-friendliness		100%

In short: Wonderful experience
In full: First time running this race, husband ran it last year and raved. Warm day, excellent marshalls, sports drink/water at end. Great finishing shirt. Did a PB and thrilled.
Date of review: October 18, 2005

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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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