St Albans Review Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (397 votes). 2008 race reviewed by: Mand_80
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Rewarding race, great atmosphere and lovely marshalls!
In full: Hills and heat made it a challenging first half-marathon for me, but I had a great day out and would definitely do it again. Bit miffed that the ice-lollies ran out though (will have to make sure I run faster next time!)
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: yasmeen hussain
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hills were crazy but well worth it!
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Flying Pig
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot and hilly
In full: Support was great, lots of water stations. By the time I finished there was only one size T shirt left and no ice lollies (I was pretty slow). Would be nice to have some food at the finish - did not seem like good value compared with similar cost races.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Kelly Tomlinson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A little hilly but really well organised, good atmosphere
In full: It was a hot morning and that combined with the hills made it hard work, but there were plenty of water stations throughout the course and plenty of marshalls to assist the people that needed help.
Really good atmosphere too, lots of people cheering each other on.
Was nice and scenic most of the time down lanes surrounded by fields.
Few aches and pains afterwards, but throughly enjoyed it.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Marco Mota
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very positive experience
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: sally buckmaster
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great, but could have started earlier as it was very hot! Quite hilly tooo
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: GazzaH
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: It doesn't disappoint if you like your hills !! Conditions were not ideal, very hot day....
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Chris Cahill
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Hot and hilly which made it very tough!!
In full: Organisation was mainly very good but a bit manic at the finish line! Weather was very warm and the hilly course made it very tough! Parking was good and close to the start/finish but was a nightmare to get out at the end. All in all a great day out for runners and spectators alike!
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Richard Hadfield
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hilly so challenging
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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2008 race reviewed by: Colin Bunner 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great new course, great country roads
In full: Really enjoyed the new route compared with two years ago. Great scenery with a bit of cover from woodlands. Underlating with a few hills. Plenty of water stops.
Too much hanging around at the start.
Date of review: June 9, 2008
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