Shell Four Villages Half MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (140 votes). 2012 race reviewed by: Michael Searle 2
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Helsby Running Club have got everything right - great course, organisation & event
Date of review: January 22, 2012
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2012 race reviewed by: Sir John a Lot
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: Windy windy windy windy
In full: As ever, great race, was hoping for subd 1.40 (PB of 1.37 last year) but wind took care of that. Very happy though as put my all into it and was pretty much spent by the end.
Looking forward to next year.
(P.S. Huge mention for the marshalls in the horrible wind today. Top top marks
Date of review: January 22, 2012
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2011 race reviewed by: MARTYN EVANS 3
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: excellent race
Date of review: March 27, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Chris Fitzpatrick
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Excellent PB potential, very fast course especially last 2 miles, after slow start due to congestion, would recommend and will be back
Date of review: February 9, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Noddy's Mate
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This is how to put on an event. Well done to Helsby Running Club again. The buff in the goody bag was a lovely touch.
Date of review: February 5, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Matt Egg
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: One of the best, an example to some of the bigger races....
In full: Great scenery, fantastic marshalls, definate PB potential (I knocked 18 mins off my last half marathon), well organised at the end, love the old ladies at the clubhouse serving free tea and biscuits! If I had a gripe I'd say that the first 300 yards were very crowded but thats being really picky, I'll definately be doing this again next year.
Date of review: January 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Kevin Bell 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great way to start the year
In full: The course which is undulating in parts offers an interesting route along quite country roads. The atmosphere along the route is supportive and the pre race organisation is well organised. Signposts and marshals are excellent.
Date of review: January 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: Rob Grifftiths
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Testing course for a newbie runner...good challenge to start the year off with
Date of review: January 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: paul nicholls 3
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: hilly for a first one but if I can you can.
Date of review: January 29, 2011
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2011 race reviewed by: 3 amp
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good start for the new year!
Date of review: January 28, 2011
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