Second time Ive completed this race. Amazing experience again. The start is easy to find, bag drop was smooth and lots of toilets. Starting pens are all clear somyou know where to go. Route starts in Preston Park, first mile is part way up hill which isnt the best but gets thr legs going. The firet part takes you through the city with great support from the locals. Then we headed out to the east along the sea road however running into a head wind for a few miles. The routes loops back after a residential bit with more crowd support. This long stretch takes uou all the way back into the centre towards half way where the town erupts into noise to kee uou going through the half way point. The reseidential area later on is amazing and feels like a street party and without the local support wouldnt have got through it. The latter stages are flat however head out towards thr dreaded power station where your mind have to stay positive as it is a tough section however marshalls keep you motivated and some support gets you through it. The last few miles are a nice stroll along the sea front until you get back to the masive crowds and amazing run into the finish. Overall the crowd support is amazing and organisation is perfect. Nice medal and a few freebies at the end round off an amazing day.