First time for me at MCR Half today so was a little apprehensive not knowing my surroundings but I not needed have worried! Stayed in the Hilton hotel overnight on Saturday which was hosting the runners village in the car park, so didn't have far to go on leaving the hotel this morning to the start line. Well organised, good route, not truly flat (only a few slight gradients) but living in Wales I'm used to worse, so it was flat enough for me... Marshall supervision and support was brilliant, as were the crowds and musicians who lined the streets. The choir who were at around mile 3 and then on the return about 22ish got me all emotional! Brilliant!  Never had so many people call my name in a place I didn't know! Loads of water stations (big bonus today as it was sunny and very warm!). Not a very picturesque run but I never see that as an issue. MASSIVE shoutout to the 1:45 pacer in the racecheck Visor and Buff. That guy was Brilliant! I ran just behind him for the first 8-9k and he obviously knew the course, as he warned us of what was coming up (gradients, turns etc) he was continuously supporting & cheering on us runners around him & keeping us up to date on distance done. He got me to my PB!!!! Plenty of water at the finish, nice medal & tshirt and a BEER! Although non alcoholic I think everyone enjoyed it (I'll never turn a beer down!). Instant text at finishing with my time too (that's always a plus for me).... anything to watch out for? There's a road around mile 8/9 which is full of speed bumps...... enjoy the rollercoaster