Finchley 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (302 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: Slarti
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Good London race, easy to get to, and brilliant marshals
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Eaglelad
| | 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: Excellent preparation run for a Spring marathon
In full: 2nd time doing this and as last year really enjoyed it. Very well organised, good facilities available and the enthusiastic and knowledgable marshalls, as last year, were a great support. Would definately do this one again!
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Anette Crick
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good challenge and fab organisation.
In full: The 4 laps worked for me and it was not boring. The marshalls were fantastic and very encouraging all the way round. Coming from rural Oxfordshire, I found the traffic busy but the marshalls were great in sorting that. Would definitely do it again.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Richard Harry 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organise, well marshalled by people who know what they are doing, decent four lap course. Appreciated the drink and chocolate
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Simon Jackson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Smashed my PB, enthusiastic marshalls & loved the 4 laps. Good choice not doing Oakley!
In full: Only did a PB at 20 miles a few weeks ago at Bramley and took over 2 minutes off my time today.
There was lots of marshalls, all very enthusiastic (on every lap) too which gave motivation the whole way round the course.
Had to make a decision whether to do Oakley or Finchley today and I am so glad that I made the right decision especially as I loved the 4 laps - thank you Hillingdon!
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Vix P
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: The great support from the marshalls made up for the average scenery
In full: A good amount of downhills mixed in with some ups. The 4 laps were mentally challenging but it did mean there were no surprises for the last few miles. The crowd was friendly, and the marshalls were aplenty and very encouraging. A great pre-marathon preparation race
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Alex Thornton
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: The 1st 20 I ever did -excellent for first timers.
In full: Undulating enough to be challenging without crazy hills and the 4 lap format is good if you're new to the long distance. Perfect training for marathons in London and Paris. Would definitely return!
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: bob the cabbie
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: I will always run this race especially when i'm doing a april marathon
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lapereau
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Very good preperation for a Spring Marathon - Very good, friendly marshalling
In full: 4 Laps of 5 Mile each - not to everyone's taste but worked for me. I felt "making progress" by completing each lap. Little bit hilly, but all runnable. Clubhouse was v crowded, but really appreciated the facilities of the location. If I'm in the country next time for a Spring marathon, I'll definitely do this as preparation again.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: david waterman 2
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Running 4x5mile laps was actually quite useful. Brain shut down. Feet do the work.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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