A really nice atmosphere, friendly, enthusiastic people and well organised. Weather was cool and raining, so thanks to the volunteers for sticking it out! This year's course is a bit faster than before, and I expected to finish around 1:45 as I felt well prepared. Wearing a rain jacket, which did not keep me dry, probably slowed me down a little, but my official time was 1:43:25. This was a little better than I had expected, but slightly disappointing as the finish clock showed a time about 2 minutes quicker as I crossed the line, which would have been a new PB! Oh well... Waited at the finish for my son as his legs had tightened up in the cold and was pretty stiff by the time he got in. Went inside the community centre together for pancakes and sausage, then for a coffee. Very enjoyable event! Simon.

I agree with Jason - I think I'd rather the cool/rain to heat! Glad you did so well!

Ruth, there are a lot of rolling hills, but no "killers", pretty area to run in but not a PB course. All my km splits were between 5:08 and 4:39, depending if I was going up or down hill, or flat.

Good job.