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m. g. from bicester oxford england
(11/19/2006)
"OUT OF THIS WORLD" (about: 2006)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Snowdonia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 3 FANS: 3 Come to Wales to run the mother of all races. If you have to walk up the hill at mile 21, then come back next year and try again. | |
Peter Lewis from Llandudno (26.3miles)from Llanberis.
(10/30/2006)
"My tenth consecutive Snowdon and getting harder" (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Snowdonia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Having started running ten years ago I entered the Snowdon in my first year of 1996. I live locally and was given race number 108, I have had the same number every single year and because I belong to Eryri Harriers I run the Snowdon every year. This year I found the weather a bit too warm, I prefer much cooler conditions and the new 25 mile section is the cream on the cake a sting in the tail after that horrid downhill from Bwlch y Groes. Next year is the 25th anniversary - a must do race - anyway as I have not been running to my ability this year the Snowdon is the only race I have done. LONG LIVE ERYRI | |
Peter John Rhys Lewis from Llandudnos west Shore
(10/29/2006)
"Number 108 again and the race becomes harder." (about: 2006)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Snowdonia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I first entered Snowdon as my first marathon way back in 1996 and was given the race number 108. I even ran most of the course back in 2002 when the weather canceled it. This year and every year since I've had the same number, and with a bit of luck I'll have it for next year as well. A strange race this year because I missed miles eight and nine - goodness knows where they went. Mile ten, eleven and twelve went very quickly but I had terrible cramps at 18. But with at least seven isotonic drinks and a Mars bar, I felt better. Anyway the weather was almost perfect; a bit too warm for me but a finishing time of 4:04 was quite satisfying, considering my training did not entirely go as planned due to July's heat. I cannot wait until next year's race, which is the 25th anniversary. Why not run the race in the opposite direction for once? | |
cliff diego from pembroke, wales
(9/19/2006)
"An excellent marathon" (about: 2003)
6-10 previous marathons
| 1 Snowdonia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Very well organized; however, it could do with some isotonic drinks on the course. | |
simon moseley from runcorn, england
(12/13/2005)
"One of the best. A must-do." (about: 2005)
11-50 previous marathons
| 2 Snowdonia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 I ran 3:17 and knocked 10 minutes off my time from last year. You will not forget the 21-mile point as you turn and look up and up and up. Great fun going down at 24. Although tough, between 4 and 13 the course is pretty fast and steady up to 21. | |
s. s. from london
(11/3/2005)
"great race" (about: 2005)
6-10 previous marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 What a tough race this was; amazed that I only added on 25 mins from my PB time for a marathon. I am still suffering now. Great support from organizers and marshals at the beginning, during, and after the race. I will be back next year. | |
John Anketell-Jones from Wigan, England
(11/8/2004)
"Very tough... but worth it." (about: 2004)
First Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 4 For me, like Richard Williams, this was my first marathon. I was thoroughly disappointed with my time, which was 45 mins slower than I anticipated! I also found the downhill at 24 miles one of the most excruciatingly painful experiences of my life. Anyway I wholeheartedly agree that the scenery is fantastic and the organization superb. I too will be back next year. Eryri will not beat me again! | |
Richard Williams from Düsseldorf, Germany.
(11/4/2004)
"What a first marathon to run!!" (about: 2004)
1 previous marathon
| 1 Snowdonia Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 First marathon, and very tough. Beautiful scenery, made me proud to come home to Wales. Looking forward to next year's!! | |
Kevin Day from Manchester, England
(11/3/2004)
"A stunning marathon you will not forget" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Snowdonia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 This race was my 48th marathon in all and I've now run this race 6 times and still love it to bits; the scenery never fails to impress. The course is tough, expect to take about 15 mins longer than normal to get around. You'll know you've run a hard race, especially after the 2-mile climb at 21 and the rapid 1-mile descent at 24. The support is wonderful and the weather can be anything - this year it was ideal running conditions. Each year I return and hope it gets easier, but it's just as hard as ever. A must-do marathon, experence it at least once, it's very memorable. | |
m. m. from Holland
(11/1/2004)
"This is what it's all about" (about: 2004)
11-50 previous marathons
| 6+ Snowdonia Marathons
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 Pure marathoning. Not about PR's and bad rock bands outside pubs - just you and your feet and your mind against a really tough 42 k amongst the finest scenery in the world. Along with that you get really nice volunteers (whatever the weather) and the odd bit of clapping from a cottage window is even more appreciated as it seems to come from the heart! Your entry fee goes to the upkeep of the park as well. |
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