Coventry Half Marathon 2015
March 1st 2015
Half Marathon
This was an undulating half marathon based in Coventry. The organisation was a bit questionable. For instance, they lined us up in three start pens (< 1:45, 1:45-2:00, >2:00) but then let all start pens start at the same time, rather than letting one out completely then starting the next. What was the point?
Also, I don't eat/drink during a half, but had I wanted to, a feed station halfway up the last mile-long hill would not have been appreciated!
Saying that, the course was generally quite nice, going right out into the countryside. It was a long slog up to the 8 mile mark and after that it was generally downhill, apart from a painful out-and-back around 9 miles. I had to sprint the last 5 miles to get under 2 hours, but it was totally worth it for the PB.
I had high expections for my "Premium" goodybag - don't be fooled! It had in it a packet of crisps and a cereal bar... But the medal is reasonably nice.
Times
Total time: 01:58:26 - PB!
Standings
FSEN 166/0556 30%
Female 404/1264 32%
Overall 1976/3464 57%
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| Finished! |
Half Marathon
This was an undulating half marathon based in Coventry. The organisation was a bit questionable. For instance, they lined us up in three start pens (< 1:45, 1:45-2:00, >2:00) but then let all start pens start at the same time, rather than letting one out completely then starting the next. What was the point?
Also, I don't eat/drink during a half, but had I wanted to, a feed station halfway up the last mile-long hill would not have been appreciated!
Saying that, the course was generally quite nice, going right out into the countryside. It was a long slog up to the 8 mile mark and after that it was generally downhill, apart from a painful out-and-back around 9 miles. I had to sprint the last 5 miles to get under 2 hours, but it was totally worth it for the PB.
I had high expections for my "Premium" goodybag - don't be fooled! It had in it a packet of crisps and a cereal bar... But the medal is reasonably nice.
Times
Total time: 01:58:26 - PB!
Standings
FSEN 166/0556 30%
Female 404/1264 32%
Overall 1976/3464 57%
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