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I really enjoyed it! It was certainly no more 'boring' than other city half marathons like Nottingham or Lichfield. Yes it was busy getting into the parking but a) I know I should have left more time and b) they delayed the start for us - what more could they do? It's better parking than others I've done recently - use your common sense and realise 3000 people getting into a car park is going to cause congestion (I didn't...but lesson learnt!!)

I had no problems at the water stations and although it would have been nice to run through more scenic areas the route was fine (but more hilly than I was expecting!)

The stadium finish was great and my parents got to see me 5 times on course - previously the most they've ever seen me is twice. SO it was good for spectators and they loved the stadium bit at the end.

 Getting out of the car park was no problem at the end. I found the race hard but did get a PB of 4 mins

Yes they may want to make changes for next years but massive credit for starting this and running this despite lots of local negativity (my sister's athletic club in the area sent rounds lots of emails telling them not ot enter or volunteer - how supportive!!!!)

 Will be back in 2012. Well done on a good first effort.

I was really keen to do this but there is no information anywhere - the website still isn't up and running and I've sent a couple of emails that have just been ignored.

I can't see that there's going to be many people doing it with such sparse info??

Andy that's a similar sort of time that I would be looking at too.

Come along and bring up the rear with me!!

I think I am going to do this....but am worried about coming last!! I am only a plodder and all the info on the website / from last year looks a bit expert.

I am glad to see there isn't a time limit this year. I would aim to do it in 1.35 - 1.40....will everyone have finished about half an hour before me???