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Wouldn't agree with you on Reading being very well organised. There was a big queue to get dechipped and have a space blanket in the rain (at least when I finished) and getting out of the car park took ages. That said I will be considering it for next year
Cost is 20 quid but it appears that we don't even get a tee-shirt next year!
There are loads of brilliant races that cost half the price are better managed and just as good an atmosphere. Also a lot of them are scenic and varied as well!
They are run forr the love of running not the love of cash!
As for Bath, I won't be doing it again. I've gone on enough about last year's chaos, so I'll say no more. There are too many other good events at that time of year to feel the need to do this one again. A word of warning for people who love the city of Bath as much as I do, but haven't done the race - the half marathon course goes nowhere near the crescents or the other landmarks. It's a two lap course through some residential streets, then along a delapidated, industrial part of the town. One of the least attractive races I've done, when I was expecting it to be one of the most interesting.
Despite last year's disaster, everyone deserves another chance, and I hope that it goes well for those who do enter. Remember to get in as quickly as possible. It fills up in no time.
Silverstone is probably better than Bath (even though still run as a business), at least the FLM organisation know how to do it properly, it has more kudos........... and its flatter than Bath!
Was very disappointed at the confusion & lack of organisation this year, but think I'll give it one more go..........
Judging from the above, maybe I had a lucky escape?!
I'll give it a go this once. I'm hoping to do a half in each town my family lives in.
So, like me, you've given in to the temptation and are going to do Bath again despite last years travesty!
I haven't had a priority mail yet, so gave them a call (01225 471282) and they gave me my password and registration no. over the phone).
Good luck - c u there if not before.
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Look like it's starting to go wrong already, not a good sign!
Probably do Reading half, although this did have a few problems a couple of years ago (delayed start) and parking & access into Reading is a nightmare, but might risk it anyway as I'll be traveling by train and don't have to worry about parking.
By the way, does anyone know if they were successful in their bid to get more roads closed and therefore increase this years entry?
Rocks - despite everything I did enjoy the race last year and having the opportunity to spend the weekend in Bath so yes I will more than likely return!
Grizzly - no way! had to defer FLM due to a knee incurred on a cross-country race last year. I'm with JJ and I'm not taking any chances.