St Albans Review Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race in the past (414 votes). | 1 to 8 of 8 ratings | Page: 1 |
| The big picture 2004 (8 votes) | | Overall score | | 62% | | How many would do it again? | | 81% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 65% | | PB potential | | 69% | | Atmosphere | | 62% | | Organisation | | 58% | | Value | | 72% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 65% |
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2004 race reviewed by: Michael Crawshaw
 | | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Historic running
Date of review: December 17, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Funt
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | No | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 40% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 20% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Reasonable race with serious shortcomings
In full: This was a passable enough race. Average course, good friendly crowd and organisation. But, and it is a key BUT, any organiser who stages a 13.1 miler in mid-summer in 80 degree temperatures and can't organise water at water stops is never going to get a race entry from me again. The scene at the (dry) 10 mile water stop was farcical, not to mention dangerous.
Date of review: December 17, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Big Roy's Dad
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Maybe | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Good race, but water point problems on a very hot day
Date of review: October 25, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Paul Heikel
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: An OK course but dull in the ;atter stages.
In full: Friendly organisation but a few problems with car parking / water stations. Mildly undulating pleasant course except miles 8-12, very dull along 2 main roads - the latter stretch is dead straight and seems never ending. Good crowds and ice lollies at the finish.
Date of review: September 1, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: oonagh madden
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 60% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: must supply more water
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: dynamokev
| | Overall score | | 40% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 40% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% |
In short: Very hot, which meant the poorly organized drinks stations could have been disastrous. However, a scenic course, a bit undulating but got a pb!
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Tim Williams 6
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% |
In short: Very hot day and not all the drink stations were working properly. The course was mostly country lanes with only a bit on busy roads. Free sports drink and ice cream at the end made the hike back to the car ok
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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2004 race reviewed by: Nigel Taylor 2
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 80% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% |
Date of review: August 24, 2004
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