Wokingham half is probably one of the best half marathons in the country –well that’s my opinion! In this race runners can get a personal best time which makes it so popular with runners.
Folks, it was touch and go whether I would get the weekend off to run the Wokingham half. It was confirmed on Thursday few days before the race that I was off.
I knew I could run this race under 2 hours but running 2 other races in one week and having over trained the previous week, I struggled. I was not feeling great prior the race and felt much worst after the race. In fact I was very ill for 3 days after the race. I think my iron levels must have dropped below normal levels. Anyway I survived the ordeal.
What was good about the race was that there were lots of great sign race-posters directing runners to the car parks and race start (West Wickham take note). All of the Marshalls were nice and friendly. 99% of the runners were nice and friendly except for one miserable sole- I mean soul. The organisation was faultless.
My only criticism was that the toilet queue to the portaloo was so long that feared I was going to have an embarrassing accident.The scenery during the race was nothing spectacular but to see so many runners was quite picturesque.
The route was not completely flat; mile 10 was toughest mile out of the entire race. It had a few long undulating areas. There were many spectators scattered around the course shouting and clapping. I was pleased I had two Bromley Vet supporters who gave me a loud shout, which cheered me up and kept me motivated.
The weather was rainy windy and which made running difficult.
As for myself I was extremely grateful when I saw the finish line because my legs had died at mile 7. But I still managed to make it under 2 hours :=)
I like my Wokingham medal and the Jamaican coloured ribbon. This is my first medal of 2011 and hopefully not my last!
