Finchley 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (302 votes). 2011 race reviewed by: stanmorek
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In full: A nice fast flatish 4 lap course with a few gentle gradients just to make it more interesting. Runners share the road with traffic for a few short sections . A great speed endurance workout which is great preparation for a fast marathon time. Thanks to the marshalls and volunteers at drink stations who did a great job.
Not being a club runner I enjoyed the low key feel of the event compared to the more popular mass events. For instance the use of the small clubhouse for changing and showering took me back to my school days. Though being a club dominated event it may put off some beginners.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Paul Allen 16
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great event, well organised with splendid marshals
In full: Really enjoyed my first crack at this event. The course was more interesting than I expected and I found the 4 lap format helpful for pacing and knowing where to push it on the 4th lap. The marshals were very helpful, especially the enthusiastic lady on lap 4 who was the same lady mentioned many times last year. Good atmosphere in the club as well.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: emg
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent race brilliant preparation for the marathon
In full: Lovely marshals who were very encouraging and supportive. Overall organisation excellent and the easy lap structure and relatively flat course made this a nice fast race to run. Thanks to hillingdon ac for an excellent day and nice medal!!!
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: stoniek
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: A great trial for the spring marathon
In full: A challenging undulating course, good water stations and some brialliant marshalls, especially just after 4 miles, she had enough energy for everybody.
My only critisism is that a few of the marshalls appeared to be more interested in chatting with each other rather then actually marshalling their junctions, but on the whole a cracking race.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: trainer
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: good time trial for a marathon on this milldly undulating course. lots of marshalls and frindly atmosphere
In full: Although 4 laps its a good time trial for a spring marathon and the marshalls are very encouraging. Good for beginners and experinced alike.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: cab
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Colin Braybrook
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised race. Good for fast runners and beginners preparing for a marathon.
In full: As usual, the marshals were well-organised and very supportive. The 4-lap format is excellent for pacing yourself. The distance reminds you that the marathon is not going to be easy! You need to take car of cars on mile 2 of each lap, but as long as you keep well to the left this is not really a problem. Thank you to all at Hillingdon AC.
Date of review: March 13, 2011
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2010 race reviewed by: Waleke Munthali
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Best preparation for London Marathon in April! Needed more people at drink stations.
Date of review: May 15, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: andy watson
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised, slightly undulating
In full: Well organised, friendly and relaxed race.
One special marshall at 4 mile point. next time I want some of whatever she had for breakfast!
Date of review: April 14, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Claire Morgan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: enjoyable 4 lap race
In full: Not everyone would enjoy doing a 4 lap 20 miler however I found it excellent for pacing & particularly motivating to know I was passing a particular marshal or geographical feature for the final time. Nice looking home made cakes featured at the end.
Date of review: April 7, 2010
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