St Albans Review Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (414 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Demetra Zacharia
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first half-marathon and what a day! It was great - support and atmosphere brilliant - will do it again next year
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: wendy guild
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thoroughly enjoyable,well organised race
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Denis Keane
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I cannot say enough goot things about this race!
In full: This really is the most organised race I have ever had the pleasure of running. Every single person associated with its organisation ought to be very proud of themselves.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Not quite a hare!
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race despite the heat!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Katherine Town
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Wentford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best Half marathon I have ever done
In full: Brilliantly organised run. Had water stations on every mile check point. Shares parts with the yearly St Albans 10k run. Some of the course goes back on itself but the scenary is great. Had loads of nice touches such as chip timing, massage after with charity donations, and free orange ice cream sticks. I would definatly recommend this race to beginners and veterens alike.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Catherine Pletts
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot, great marshalls, hilly
In full: Billions of cheery marshalls and loads of well run water stations. Well organised, nice t shirt and a lovely ice lolly at the end. It was hilly, as promised, but there were plenty of nicely shaded downhill bits to help you along.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Vicky Willson 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Ken Murray 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Brilliant organisation - bag drop, water, post race massage - clockwork
In full: Bag drop was best ever, guys walking round dishing out tags. Water stations all over the course. Ice lollies, water and a t-shirt at the end. Quick massage and your ready to jog home.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Katarina DarcyChtaibi
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Water stations everywhere, fantastic in this heat!! A great run and despite the hills I would do it again!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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