Shifnal Steeplechase Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (79 votes). | 1 to 9 of 9 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2010 (9 votes) | | Overall score | | 89% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 91% | | PB potential | | 58% | | Atmosphere | | 67% | | Organisation | | 89% | | Value | | 82% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 67% |
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2010 race reviewed by: HTA
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Its tricky but a worthwhile half!! Really enjoyed it!
In full: Fab race, markers in the right place. the school really make an effort!!
Shame they dont get the kids to design a medal to give away...
Date of review: July 8, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Roy Grew 2
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: great event passing 5 Church steeples- trails and quiet country lanes.
In full: a must do race - with free downloadable high resolution photos from racephotos by Bryan Dale at 3or4 locations on the course as a reminder of the day. plenty of marshals at the key places to ensure a safe event, well done race organiser. I think this is the fourth time I have done it be back next year.
Date of review: July 7, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: John Norris 4
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Heaven!
In full: Fabulous scenery, and at such a lovely time of the year. Bit of a challenge, given the amount of tractor ruts, kissing gates, etc to navigate. The old 'soft-shoe shuffle' technique won't get you very far here! Delightfully small field (after Humber Bridage last week) and friendly marshalls. Thanks to the school kids for their help too. This is a gem of a race - don't change a thing.
Date of review: July 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Sarah Turner 15
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 40% |
In short: Hilly, Hot and Hard
In full: Great Organisation, Thank you Isdall School Staff and Students. Pitty my Achilles decided to go pop which made a personal worst time and humilliation of being third from last. However that as side, The Marshalls were exeptional. I want to return next year just to get a better time.
Date of review: July 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Lord_Matty
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Well organised and a lovely route!
In full: Lovely scenic route and extremely well organised! I will be entering again next year.
Like others have said its a shame that more don't enter this event! Many of my friends were put off by the word 'steeplechase' which is a real shame, maybe dropping that scary word from the event title would make it more inviting to others?
Date of review: July 5, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: joanna gleeson
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race, well organised, lovely scenery, great fun!
In full: A very well organised race, lots of marshalls on the route and water stops every two miles which was really welcome on a hot day! The route is lovely, lots of nice lanes and some off-road through fields and woods...definitely in the calender for 2011!!
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: The Other Man
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Glorious scenery, good mix of surfaces and nicely marshalled.
In full: A nicely understated race, run along very quiet country roads with marshals at all the important bits (other than, if I was being picky, one small gate late on just after a downhill where it would have been nice to have someone there to keep it open for runners, but all part of the fun). The atmosphere is lovely, and that despite me having a lonely run from 7 miles onwards. Organisation great, and it's challenging - no huge hills, but undulating enough to give you pause. My garmin can throw a wobbly but today agreed with every mile marker, and they just 'felt' right, more importantly, which is a nice touch in a race that attracted fewer than 200 runners. I hope there'll be many more next year - you're missing out if you can get to this and haven't been yet!
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: Paul Thompson 15
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Had a great race. Well worth a go!
In full: I loved this race. Will be back again. Nice to run lanes and paths. Big thanks to all involved.
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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2010 race reviewed by: SlowRunningMan
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Lovely Half Marathon that tests your mettle
In full: I ran this as my first HM last year and could only remember the uphill bits because it is a testing course for someone looking to get a good time. Came back this time round to see if I could better my performance and knocked about 28 seconds off, so it does have PB potential.
The organisation is excellent and value for money is exceptional as I ran the Shifnal 10K in January and got discounted entry. I would recommend this to anyone, if this is your first HM, be realistic about your projected finish time and you'll enjoy it. The only down side and this is nothing to do with the race is that it really deserves more support. I would say there was up to 200 runners today and it would be nice to see some more out supporting the work of the school and the committee in raising money for a local hospice. Keep up the good work, it is a very good event.
Date of review: July 4, 2010
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