I turned up particularly early for this event as my wife had volunteered, and was impressed by the well organised machine already in motion. The start was enjoyable with a great atmosphere, and well structured allowing runners to progress smoothly onto the course. The route was easy to follow with plenty of support from spectators and marshals. The steep hill at the 12 mile was very testing. Very enjoyable for competitors and spectators. The pb was the icing on the cake.