Fred Hughes 10Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (382 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: JazzyDog
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised run on quiet lanes with pleasant scenery
In full: Given the slightly congested first half mile it would be lovely to have had full chip timing rather than gun to chip, but this minor issue did not affect the enjoyment of an extremely well organised event held on quiet Hertfordshire lanes. The scenery was good, the hills were well spaced and not too challenging and the marshals gave excellent support. I'll be back next year.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Adewale Kadiri
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Challenging, hilly race, but well organised, except for the start
In full: This is my first time doing this race, and I must admit it's probably the hilliest I've done (although I've only been running for 18 months). It was very tiring but quite useful as a training run for longer races (I live in a very flat area).
The race was generally well organised and blessed with an abundance of friendly and encouraging marshalls, making up for the relative lack of spectators. However, the start was a bit confusing and I lost a few seconds through not understanding that it was a gun start only rather than going over a mat as is the case in many other races. This should have been explained.
Apart from that a hard, challenging but friendly race that I would definitely consider doing again.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: A.C
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: undulating opportunity to tune up for longder spring races
In full: Basically a cut and paste mix-up of the St Albans Half minus the run through Verulamium.
Nice not to run the lanes in 30 degree+ heat which is a feature of its longer distance cousin each summer.
A clubby, fast(ish) field but the new route races a bit slower than the old flat course run on the Hatfield side of town.
A couple of sharp hills to sort the wheat from the chaff in the last few miles.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Silver Fox 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great course, great marshalling and excellent facilities. Just need to work on start
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Hairy o.m.
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very well organised and a very nice course too!.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: td
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: challenging, but well worth the trip
In full: a few challenging hills, well marshalled, and a few nice touches, biscuit at finish ect, thanks
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mike Hall 14
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% |
In short: Undulating race on country roads. Very well organised and friendly marshals.
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Elisabeth Gill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ian Needleman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Mustava Banana
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Another good Fred Hughes.
In full: Excellent race as always and great support from the marshalls. I agree with the other comments however, the start does let down what over all is an excellent race
Date of review: January 24, 2010
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