Birmigham Simply Health Great Run 10K
Great Birmingham 10k was my very first official race last year so I was very excited to complete it again this year with more experience under my running shoes.
The course was very similar as far as I can remember besides the finish point (which was still up a steep gradient). Hightlights of the course for me was the small loop around Cannon Hill Park and the hilly fiinish as I tend to push myself harder if there's a gradient.
Could've used more water stations, especially as it was a very, very hot day. Plenty of toilets on offer as usual at the Great Run events and perfectly marshalled and road blocks enforced to the same standard of last year.
The medal this year was a beauty! Much better than the genereic "Great Run" style ones they used for both their Birmigham events last year which was a bonus. The Technical T-Shirt this year was also a beauty and it's all I've worn for running since!
The goody bag was a little bare on first glimpse but later on I did notice that tow of the flyers were free meals at popular UK chain restaurants which is a nice touch.
The support, as it was last year was fantastic, lots of music, live bands, school children cheering us on and plenty general supporters calling out names and encouraging everybody by handing out water and sweets!
Will deffinately run again, It's a fantastic event with experienced marshalls, pacers and organisers. Looking forward to it!
Drew.