St Albans Review Half-MarathonHere's how RW members rated this race (397 votes). | 1 to 10 of 80 ratings | Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 |
| The big picture 2007 (80 votes) | | Overall score | | 82% | | How many would do it again? | | 94% | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 50% | | Atmosphere | | 73% | | Organisation | | 82% | | Value | | 78% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 70% |
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2007 race reviewed by: Blake Vivian
 | | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 40% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Nice course, has some vey hilly parts though
In full: This is a great course for beginers, or advanced is hilly in places be careful. Most years is one of the hottest days of the year make sure you drink plenty of water. Is organised quite well no major problems. Only downside not enough changing or WC facilities.
Date of review: October 20, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jose Salinas
| | 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: This was my first ever half marathon, very well marshalled and organised, exactly what one needs. Bit hilly though.
Date of review: July 13, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: SWE
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Organisation really understands runner need
In full: Organisation: A big praise for the number of water stations, the best I ever seen so far, much better then London Marathon, Shakespeare marathon and other races I have participated in.
Track: Very hard track, a real “ I wish I had trained more” track!!
Beautiful scenery, I dreamed me back to my childhood’s summers when running or maybe it was the heat doing me crazy. I will definitely come back next year.
Date of review: July 3, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Lazy Dave
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 20% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: A well-organised run in testing conditions
In full: This is a much bigger event than I expected and much time and planning was clearly spent in making this a significant date in the St Albans calendar.
I found the run itself extremely tough - probably my toughest yet. Two weeks previously I ran a very hilly Canterbury course and thought that would automatically prepare me for this. But I started too quickly in the heat and by mile three I already knew it would be a struggle + it turned out to be far hillier than Canterbury!
Well done to all the organisers - clearly they listened to the feedback from last year to make this a more attractive course. There was also ample water and good support from all the marshalls. I will do this again.
Date of review: June 25, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Thomas Lipscomb
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 100% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 60% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: i hate hills and hot weather, that said i really enjoyed the run!
Date of review: June 24, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: robertblock@btinternet.com
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 100% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Very well organised. Ice lollies at the end were very welcome. Will not play cricket the day before next year!
Date of review: June 18, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Jeremy Smith 9
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 100% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 60% |
In short: Great but the last hill got me
In full: I ran this about 5 years ago and much preferred this years course. Lots of water stations and no really stepp hills until 11 miles. I guess I should have trained better !!
Will be back in 2008
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Claire Balmforth
| | Overall score | | 80% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 40% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 80% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great organisation and the marshals did a fantastic job
Date of review: June 17, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: richard george
| | Overall score | | 100% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 80% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: very well organised with plenty of water and very friendly and supportive marshals and local spectators. a really positive experience!
Date of review: June 15, 2007
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2007 race reviewed by: Black Flash ?
| | Overall score | | 60% | | Would you do it again? | | Yes | | | | Details: | | Scenery | | 60% | | PB potential | | 60% | | Atmosphere | | 80% | | Organisation | | 80% | | Value | | 60% | | Beginner-friendliness | | 80% |
In short: Great race ,wrong time of year a little on the hot side for me!!! But I will do it again
In full: My First half marathon the few hills posed me a challenge. No cups in the last couple of miles to take on water(I should have been faster!!).I will be back!!!!
Date of review: June 14, 2007
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