Its a cracking race! Hilly as hell! In a class of its own really. Think of it as a fell race on roads. Its also one of the most beautiful races I've ever done.
This was the first half I ever did and my club thought it would put me off for life, no I did it again and again and this year hopefully again, nice cakes etc. on sale afterwards, well organised too.
It is hard, hilly, usually very hot and one of the most challenging half marathons I have done.
It is also very scenic, well organised and a race not to be missed. This will be my seventh consecutive year and I rate it my favourite road half marathon.
Congratulations to all who finished this excellent, well orgainsed race. Its even better now that the refurbished sports centre provides superb changing and shower facilities. A perfect day for it too - cool and overcast but not so much that it spoit the wonderful views.
My love/hate relationship with this race goes on! I've been doing more hill training this year so I didn't struggle as much. As a result I could enjoy the scenery. Actually I think the big difference was I knew what to expect this year. Last year I was told "It's a bit hilly". Anyway 8 minutes faster this year which looks good for a PB at Lake Vyrnwy
What a great race ! It was my slowest race in about two years of halves and I can honestly say it was the toughest I have ever had the pleasure of finishing . I could not believe how tired I was after only 6 miles..and then it really went uphill! Scenic,good weather and great people - thanks to unknown of Holmes Chapel and Cameron from Birmingham for the support. see you next year !
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I'll be doing it again this year
The worst in memory was Rubery - never again !
see you all next weekend whatever.
no I did it again and again and this year hopefully again, nice cakes etc. on sale afterwards, well organised too.
It is also very scenic, well organised and a race not to be missed. This will be my seventh consecutive year and I rate it my favourite road half marathon.
I could not believe how tired I was after only 6 miles..and then it really went uphill! Scenic,good weather and great people - thanks to unknown of Holmes Chapel and Cameron from Birmingham for the support. see you next year !
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