Water of Life Half-Marathon - Events

runlozrun

02/11/2010 at 17:17

I'm registered and looking forward to it

Muttley

02/11/2010 at 19:34

Me too! I did the inaugural WofL in 2009 but missed this year's through injury. Probably my favourite race (not for me the crowded streets of Reading on the same day), and my favourite organizers.

Verka Stewart

16/12/2010 at 21:31

is this definitely flat? having done Henley and Bedford recently I need to find a PB course....

Redheadedraver

01/01/2011 at 19:13

Well it's flat, but not good for PBs - it's run along the Thames towpath and so has kissing gates, other gates, members of the public and their dogs trying to share it with you. Having said all that, if you can cope without worrying about a PB it's a beautiful scenic run, and if blessed with the usual occult Purple Patch ability to command fine dry weather it's a knockout! I must sign up ... Hi there Muttley, how's it going?

Muttley

01/01/2011 at 20:17

Well hello there RHR ... Not going too well at the mo I'm afraid, have a problem with the back of my feet in the heel area, they're really sore after each run. Am struggling on but feeling very slow and sluggish due to aforesaid niggle and recent snow on ground.

Redheadedraver

01/01/2011 at 21:21

Sounds not good. I've done a pathetic amount of running in the last 2 weeks, but that's because it's been cold and I'm a wimp. Mind you, running in the deep and crisp and even on Xmas Day was a new enlivening experience! (Made up for all those mince pies afterwards) Hope your heels improve in time for this one.

Jo Tucker

26/01/2011 at 21:56

Hi if any one is thinking of dropping out of this one PLEASE let me know I would love to run!!!!

fishyweb

03/02/2011 at 13:01

I'm doing this as part of my VLM preparations. Is the route off-road all the way, and thus OK for trail shoes?

Jo Tucker

05/02/2011 at 09:59

I did it last year and if it is wet trail shoes would really help. Its off road apart from first and last mile.

Jimmy McNulty

05/02/2011 at 11:04

I am doing it

was going to do reading same day, but ten years of hiking to the start line, feeling like i was at glastanbury at the start and then walking back to my car miles away. stuff it. this is the one for me. and a tenner cheaper

fishyweb

10/03/2011 at 22:23

If anyone needs a place in this, please send me a pm.

runlozrun

11/03/2011 at 12:26

Has anyone received their race pack yet?

MrsK8

11/03/2011 at 12:51

I've entered for the 10k as the half was full. They're saying on their website that the packs were sent out for both on the 9th.

get_down

11/03/2011 at 15:26

No race pack yet.

I'm really looking forward to the race this year having done the 2010 run: a great atmosphere, small enough to feel special, wonderful marshalls and outstanding views. Plus a short hill or two! Should be good prep for the Paris Marathon.

For those who've not run it before, here's last year's course.

Jo Tucker

12/03/2011 at 21:08

I still need a number fishyweb if you still have it!

fishyweb

14/03/2011 at 07:55

I have received my number. Due to injury, it is up for grabs. One person has already expressed an interest, but the deal is not yet closed.

runlozrun

14/03/2011 at 10:40

Panic over, my race pack turned up on Friday so looking forward to it now

Jimmy McNulty

19/03/2011 at 13:06

did a half today, this tomorrow

no pb then tomorrow. enjoy the run

Philip_M_Jones

19/03/2011 at 14:29

I just ran most of this course today (Marlow to Henley and back on the Thames) and it is is definitely muddy underfoot. I tried the route in January and it was so muddy that an out and back became an out and find a different way back. I had hoped that it woudl be better today and it was defnitely better than the winter but way off being good, flat and fast.

Giles Harvey

19/03/2011 at 18:39

Hi Phil - do you think trail shoes are going to be better for tomorrow