St Albans Review Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (397 votes). 2009 race reviewed by: Stormbill
 | | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Superbly enjoying, very happy day
In full: Very good organisation, one of the best halves I have done. The course was a bit 'Undulating', but the happy marshalls, - everywhere - were fantastic and enthusiastic.
Definitely one to repeat.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: SSoloway
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great Race
In full: Really enjoyed this race despite the heat. well organised, friendly marshalls and great support from the crowds. The ice lolly at the end was perfect
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Peter Northcott
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised apart from too few toilets! Almost too many water stations. However tough course - particularly in hot conditions.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Demetra Zacharia
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: This was my first half-marathon and what a day! It was great - support and atmosphere brilliant - will do it again next year
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: wendy guild
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Thoroughly enjoyable,well organised race
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Denis Keane
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 100% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 100% |
In short: I cannot say enough goot things about this race!
In full: This really is the most organised race I have ever had the pleasure of running. Every single person associated with its organisation ought to be very proud of themselves.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Not quite a hare!
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race despite the heat!
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Katherine Town
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 40% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Richard Wentford
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Best Half marathon I have ever done
In full: Brilliantly organised run. Had water stations on every mile check point. Shares parts with the yearly St Albans 10k run. Some of the course goes back on itself but the scenary is great. Had loads of nice touches such as chip timing, massage after with charity donations, and free orange ice cream sticks. I would definatly recommend this race to beginners and veterens alike.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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2009 race reviewed by: Catherine Pletts
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Hot, great marshalls, hilly
In full: Billions of cheery marshalls and loads of well run water stations. Well organised, nice t shirt and a lovely ice lolly at the end. It was hilly, as promised, but there were plenty of nicely shaded downhill bits to help you along.
Date of review: June 14, 2009
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