What can I say about this race. It is always well organised and everything goes smoothly. The crowds are phenomenal they really get behind every runner and really encourage you to take every step.
I could have done with out the rain and hail stones, but I suppose I can;t ask for everything.
I completed the race in 4:09 exactly and though disappointed I have to realise it is my first marathon after injury and I only returned from Australia 2 days before. So in these circumstances it is a good result.
Would definitely do this one again, have already signed up for next year.
10/10
Thursday, 17 April 2008
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
Race Number 10 - Edinburgh Half Marathon
Made it to the quarter way mark and am still running. The Edinburgh Half Marathon was a very special race in my scheduled as it was race number 10 and I really feel like I am going to achieve my goal.
The race is a lovely race along the picturesque Firth of Forth coastline. It is a complete flat course so lots of potential for PBs. I think the start could have been better organised as there was confusion as to whether the bags are dropped at the end or start (end then shipped to end), it is not what you need before a race when nerves are raw.
Apart from that it was a great race, plenty of water stations and the end into the racecourse was fab, with everyone cheering.
Will be doing this again next year and hopefully the Dumfries and Dundee races as well.
8/10
The race is a lovely race along the picturesque Firth of Forth coastline. It is a complete flat course so lots of potential for PBs. I think the start could have been better organised as there was confusion as to whether the bags are dropped at the end or start (end then shipped to end), it is not what you need before a race when nerves are raw.
Apart from that it was a great race, plenty of water stations and the end into the racecourse was fab, with everyone cheering.
Will be doing this again next year and hopefully the Dumfries and Dundee races as well.
8/10
Race Number 9 - Reading Half Marathon
What a fantastic race this was. The organisation was impeccable and I can;t fault it and the route is lovely a flat and takes you through Reading ending at the football stadium. The crowd really get behind you and the reception when you run the last 0.1 mile into the stadium is inspiring.
There was plenty of water, lucozade and jelly babies so there was not change of dehydration or lack of energy. Big thank you to the race organisers and volunteers, great race.
I would definitely do this race, and am hoping to do this one next year as part of Challenge 40.
10/10
There was plenty of water, lucozade and jelly babies so there was not change of dehydration or lack of energy. Big thank you to the race organisers and volunteers, great race.
I would definitely do this race, and am hoping to do this one next year as part of Challenge 40.
10/10
Wednesday, 27 February 2008
Number 8 - Sussex Beacon Half Marathon
I really enjoyed this race, though it is not as easy as one would have expected.
The organisation was perfect, all the martials were great and there were lots of water stations.
The first half is lovely and flat and managed to complete the first half in 52 minutes. However at 8 miles you are taken up the to the top of the cliff by the sea, then down again, then up again and finally down a step slope back down to the beach. This cost me my time which ended up as 1:46:47. Though not as good as hoped it was still a good time.
The race is worth doing and the weather was lovely and running along by the sea is lovely.
9/10
The organisation was perfect, all the martials were great and there were lots of water stations.
The first half is lovely and flat and managed to complete the first half in 52 minutes. However at 8 miles you are taken up the to the top of the cliff by the sea, then down again, then up again and finally down a step slope back down to the beach. This cost me my time which ended up as 1:46:47. Though not as good as hoped it was still a good time.
The race is worth doing and the weather was lovely and running along by the sea is lovely.
9/10
Sunday, 3 February 2008
Number 7 - Great Bentley Half Marathon
I love this race, it is completely flat and through the Essex countryside. It is a definite for a PB. The only unfortunate thing of today was the wind, it was sooo cold, but despite this it was a good run.
The organisation is great and everyone is helpful.
The only little criticism is that there really are not enough toilets for the number in the field. The facilities were quite quickly over whelmed.
Would definitely do this again,
Lois
9/10
The organisation is great and everyone is helpful.
The only little criticism is that there really are not enough toilets for the number in the field. The facilities were quite quickly over whelmed.
Would definitely do this again,
Lois
9/10
Thursday, 31 January 2008
Number 6 - Folksworth 15
As the name suggests this was a 15 mile, undulating road race. I have to say the organisation of this race was perfect, from the minibus to transport you to the race head quarters to the marshaling I could not fault it. Everyone was really friendly and there was a lot of support.
The race itself was picturesque though there are three hills which you have to do twice as it is a 2 lap course. The last of which at 7 and 14 miles was tough (though I did not stop).
I would definitely do this race again as it was very enjoyable.
7/10
The race itself was picturesque though there are three hills which you have to do twice as it is a 2 lap course. The last of which at 7 and 14 miles was tough (though I did not stop).
I would definitely do this race again as it was very enjoyable.
7/10
Number 5 - Ropsley Raid 13
Well this was a really tough race for me. It was all cross-country which is not my strong point.
However despite the difficulty of the terrain, it was a great race. The weather was perfect on the day. The organisation was great, it was a really nice quiet race with 131 competitors, which made it an intimate and enjoyable experience.
The other competitors where really friendly and there was a great camaraderie with everyone helping everyone else to complete the course.
I would do this again, even though I did not enjoy the terrain.
6/10
However despite the difficulty of the terrain, it was a great race. The weather was perfect on the day. The organisation was great, it was a really nice quiet race with 131 competitors, which made it an intimate and enjoyable experience.
The other competitors where really friendly and there was a great camaraderie with everyone helping everyone else to complete the course.
I would do this again, even though I did not enjoy the terrain.
6/10
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