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As a new Purple Patch runner, I've just signed up for this! YAY! I think it will be a good warm up for the Loch Ness marathon in October..... Right, better crack on with the training now!!
+ 1 for the route
Are the guys organizing the HM on this forum every now and then?
Very, very much looking forward to this event!!!
Looking forward to this & would echo the requet for a route map
Joe
I know you are all waiting for the route but as it involves road closures etc it has to be scrutinised by various regulatory bodies and until they give us the green light then I am afraid we all have to wait a wee bit longer. I think we should be able to release it on Monday though so keep checking the PP website
It's Friday todoay
But checking my last E-mail it does state we'll be updated on Monday...
and here's the link - got the site open anyway
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/36312796
Hi, quick note to say there are now Twitter/Facebook pages for the Maidenhead Half:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maidenhead-Half-Marathon/129148840509975
http://twitter.com//MaidenheadHalf
Please "Like" and/or "Follow" and retweet!
Thanks, Will
Quick Update:
Can anyone with knowledge of Maidenhead let me know what you think the chances are of there being spaces available in the 2 free car parks as shown on the Purple patch website. Never been to Maidenhead before.
Also never done a big event before a distance from where I live where I've had to pick up the race number. Any thoughts on if arriving at 8:30 is sufficient to collect numbers and get to the start???
Ok, I am confused. It looks like The Broadway is closed from 8am, yet this road takes us to one of the car parks. Does this mean we need to park before 8am? When does The Broadway close?
Thanks LRR, think I'll leave 1/2 an hour earlier.
cheers, run like the wind. Looks like a 6:30 depature for me!
Paul Terrill - I've asked your question on the FB page so hopefully between that and here we'll get an answer to your question.
Paul Terrill - here's the FB reply from Purple Patch:-
"Officially Broadway is closed from 8am, so it would definitely be advisable to arrive before then if you plan to use car park 1. If you plan to arrive later you would be best advised to use car park 2 off the A4 - the walking distance to the start is almost identical, approx 5 minutes."
Well, it is over...
A really enjoyable route, just a shame about the small downpour.
Personally I had a really bad run, but attribute that to a variety of personal issues rather than anything to do with the race itself. Still, I managed a PB which I am happy with. Still chasing that sub 2 hour though...
Well organised so thank you.
Yes, well organised, other than I couldn't hear a word of what was being said pre-race over the speakers. Great support on route. Baggage was good. Number/chip collection fast and efficient. Only waited a few minutes for the loo.
No banana left for me at the end
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A good race and potentially a very good one.
The course itself was delightful.
The support was surprisingly good for a semi-rural race.
The marshalling was very efficient - and most marshalls were very encouraging.
Chip removal excellent.
Negatives:
1) The start was a bit of a fiasco. I`m not sure who decided to put that first small loop in but it wasn`t very well thought through. The lead runners completing the small loop came piling into the back of the main field which was yet to start. Others who had just started became confused and in some cases missed the small loop altogether and went straight into the big loop (had to be called back by the marshalls). One runner I spoke to, did 2 small loops in the confusion, .
2) Baggage lorries seemed a bit chaotic. A number of people had to wait for ages to get their bags. I was one of the first back - still took them about 10 mins to find my bag.
All new races have teething problems and this one was no different - but I think it was a cracking eventand would recommend it to anyone. Well done and thank you to the organisers.