Finchley 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (302 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: George Stewart
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent marathon prep hosted by a down to earth club.
Date of review: April 2, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Anne Morris 6
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: I loved this race - everyone made me feel like a star just for taking part!
In full: Thank you to all the marshalls who gave up their time to support us all in this race. Everyone had a really positive attitude and gave huge amounts of support. The event was well organised, friendly and fantastic fun. I was made to feel like a winner just for having taken part!
Date of review: April 1, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Ian Rees 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The mundaneness of the course is challenging but friendly and well marshalled
In full: I found the mundaneness of 4 circuits very mentally challenging and was much slower than in the Bramley 20 at the end of Feb. I found the last 5 a real challenge but I have to say I was spurred on by that lady at mile 4 who had stayed out cheering and encouraging. What a star. I thought it was very friendly and well marshalled and despite having a poor run I would do it again.
Date of review: March 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Blistering Barnacles
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Great prep for a first time marathoner
In full: Well marshalled, clear signage, good traffic control. Sporadic water stations left me dehydrated.
Support from lady @ 4 miles was amazing - kids in tow throughout were great too.
Race record - Bill Adcocks 1972 - 1hr 39min? Wow.
Date of review: March 31, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Emma Green 10
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great pre marathon training run especially for the beginner.
Date of review: March 30, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: JENNIFER ALLEN 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Great pre-marathon 20 miler
In full: Four laps of 5 miles make this race ideal for a progression training session, building up to marathon pace or beyond. Well organised and fun atmosphere - post race showers and changing area very welcome. More loos would be good (as always!).
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Simon Cousin
| | 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: Very friendly and very welcoming. The lady at 4 miles is a real Diamond
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: breda murphy
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Lovely race,good marshall,good cakesand bar staff poor water supply doing race
In full: water was disgusting served from a black rubbish bin and pour by gloveless staff. Fluids supply for race poor as a result. Need to get bottles next year
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: reikirabbit
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great Course Friendly Marshalls and Brilliant Atmosphere
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Robert Gaddie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Friendly, essential, well run pre-marathon must do.
In full: My first time Finchley 20 race and I really enjoyed the day.
Laps do seem daunting but in fact are a good way to beak up the miles and gauge pace. Marshals were good and like so many before me the Hillingdon AC lady at 4 was a real tonic. She is the epitome of how running events should be conducted and great solid club support. Quality medal and tidy goody bag. No T... no problem.
More of the same for me next year.
Date of review: March 29, 2010
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