So, although this race is called the City of Norwich half, its not actually in the city, but in beuatiful Norfolk countryside. It starts at the Norfolk Showground, which means there is lots of parking and loads of ACTUAL TOILETS!!! Loads of marshals in the start area who are all helpful and lovely. There's a big barn where you can pick up a race t-shirt (£9 in advance/£10 on the day) and these are great value for money, I still wear my 2015 one all the time. There is food and drink available, and if you are taking family or friends, this is a great place for them to hang around and wait for you.

I like this course, it a scenic country route, but headphones are banned and theres no music along the way so be ready for that. There is local support, but there are long stretches with no people, and that can be tough. However, this is the second time I've run this one, and the runners themselves have been really great both times, very supportive of each other.

After the half way point it gets tough... Norfolk is often perceived to be flat, but the second half of this race in undulating to say the least. There is a killer hill around 11 miles, but that means some lovely downhill bits too!!

Water is in cups, the stations are very well organised.

Just after 12 miles you head back into the showground and do almost a mile in sight of the finish, but there are loads of supporters along this section which really helps.

The medal is lovely, and a great bag at the end - a branded canvas tote which contained coconut water, a bakewell flapjack, jelly babaies, crisps, and a small Mars style bar, plus a bottle of water and a banana. I got a text with my time almost as soon as I crossed the line, and photos were up the same evening.

This is a really well organised race, just be prepared for the hills!