Finchley 20Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (302 votes). 2010 race reviewed by: anna bloomer
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Even the sun came out!
In full: Having been worried about the weather forecast, the sun came out and made this an enjoyable if not painful experience.
The course is undulating, with the downhills all seeming to come just at the right time. There was a good mix of abilities, so I think anyone should have felt welcome.
The lady marshal at the 4 mile point (near Westcote Mews) had more energy than any of the runners and made me smile all 4 times round.
With Edinburgh Marathon 8 weeks away it has given me plenty of time to re-evaluate my training strategy
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Simon_Freeman
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: As usual a testing race
In full: My second time at the Finchley 20 and it was the same - positive - story as last year. A fine race, a great way to test marathon fitness and pacing, good organisation, knowledgeable marshalls and a challenging undulating course. The only difference from last year? Me! A PB and a top 15 finishing position. Thanks Hillingdon AC.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Diogo London W9
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: dekker
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Well organised pre London race - good for getting pacing right
In full: This is an excellently organised race with good PB potential and requires disciplined pacing. Course isn't the most beautiful, but the recent amendments to the last mile of the lap are a big improvement. As usual Hillingdon AC do a great job. Only drawback this year was that I hadn't the required miles under my belt which let me down. Anyone doing London who lives within 50 miles MUST do this race.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: trainer
| | 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: Great pre Marathon time trial to see how your training is going.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Babitah Hibbert
| | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% |
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Jane Nodder
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great pre-marathon race, always well organised and marshalled and full of PB potential. Will be back again.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: ANDREW WALLIN
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: worth the trip from east london and would recommend to anyone in need of a pre-marathon test
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Colin Braybrook
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 100% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Not super scenic but excellent marathon preparation. Enough faster runners to pull you along but also plenty of slower ones to encourage/be encouraged by as you get on to the later laps.Enthusiastic marshals too. Good value.
Date of review: March 28, 2010
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2009 race reviewed by: Dull Napoleon
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Third time I've run this one, and it seems to get better each time.
In full: Great goodie bag, and well stocked drinks stations.
I think the sponges were new this year, and most welcome.
Nice medal but the same type they gave out in 2007.
Sadly despite passing her 4 times I failed to notice the woman at
the bottom of the hill at mile 4, I'll look out for her next time.
Date of review: April 2, 2009
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