Royal Parks Half Marathon

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  • 13.1mi
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Entrants (125) Club PB SB Pred Time WAVA
catellington Unaffiliated 2:20:00
Robmoore Unaffiliated
Thebladerunner Unaffiliated 2:00:00
GingerWhinger Unaffiliated 2:30:00
Kelly Freeman Collingwood AC
noogal Sutton Runners 2:00:00
Stash Farnham Runners 1:50:00
paul123 Unaffiliated 2:06:00
benshearer Cambridge Harriers 1:08:08 1:16:33 1:16:33 75.83
Rod the plod Cambridge Harriers 1:17:03 1:34:13 1:34:13 61.53
BABOY Reading Roadrunners, Serpentine RC 1:20:14 1:20:14 1:29:00 1:25:17 68.06
elliot_worth Unaffiliated 1:22:27 1:34:28 1:35:54 61.56
benjani Unaffiliated 1:23:18 1:30:49 1:30:49 64.02
Annie123 Unaffiliated 1:23:29 1:23:29
Ralph D Mornington Chasers 1:23:59 1:34:01 1:34:01 63.17
mackfly PB -  nice running condition on a flat course.   1st mile was inneviatably too fast.   Settled in and then began to drift to 6.41 at mile 5.  I then ran with a Mornington Chaser till mile 11  steadily passing people.   Last few  miles were quite hard and my form was a bit ragged.    Pleased with time having fouled up 3 half marathons ( Wokingham,  Burnham Beeches and MK ) over the Summer.  Negative split by about 45 secs, 1/2 way point 42.23,  about 90th place at 1/2 point,   passed by none in 2nd half.   53rd/10,000 Unaffiliated 1:24:01 1:24:01 1:24:01 70.27
33 penguins Trail Running Association 1:25:44 1:33:03 1:33:03 63.45
Chien Andalusia Ranelagh Harriers, St. Mary's University College AC, Stragglers 1:25:45 1:27:49 1:27:49 70.90
PJK Spitfire Running Club 1:26:28 1:26:28 1:29:59 1:28:27 66.41
Supahoop Unaffiliated 1:26:42 1:32:20 1:38:00 1:32:20 63.14
MattT Crowded all the way.  Perfect conditions.  Flat.  Didn't push hard enough. Unaffiliated 1:27:04 1:28:48 1:33:13 62.37
miltonfast Good fast and fun. And I talked to Ben Fogle at 6 Miles ! Cranleigh Tortoise & Hare Runners 1:27:16 1:33:50 1:33:50 61.86
grahamk345 Completely shocked! UKnetrunner 1:27:16 1:30:11 1:40:00 1:30:11 64.30
SilverFox Collingwood AC 1:28:28 1:34:54 1:34:54 64.00
Vindicator Solid 1:32 at one of the most I have enjoyable HM's I have raced. More to follow... Harlow RC 1:28:30 1:30:12 1:31:57 63.40
cjmartin Unaffiliated 1:29:15 1:34:18 1:35:00 1:34:18 62.03
Vic23 PB. 10,000 runners
I came 12th out of the Women, 169th including Men Dulwich Park Runners 1:29:27 1:29:27 1:35:00 1:29:27 73.66
nick_evans Unaffiliated 1:29:42 1:29:42
Margalot Dorking & Mole Valley AC 1:29:53 1:33:41 1:37:15 72.54
ClaireRunCoach Unaffiliated 1:30:19 1:48:17 2:02:33 53.12
Lemmy Dagenham 88 Runners 1:31:13 2:14:12 2:14:12 44.89
dswaterman Unaffiliated 1:31:31 1:32:29 1:34:05 62.43
Ginger Chicken First half done in 44.29 but couldn't keep it going for the second half, just didn't have it in me to do a sub 90 minute half so I suffered for the second. I will destroy this result (which is a significant PB in it's own right) next March when I do my pre-London Marathon half (probably Bath).

The race was impeccably organised - great communication and well place water stations with bottles w/sports caps. Nice sustainable wooden medal is a nice touch. Would definitely recommend. Canterbury Harriers 1:31:46 1:31:46 1:29:59 1:31:46 63.36
Ruislipguy Unaffiliated 1:33:37 1:44:33 1:44:33 55.61
GDownes Best 'big city' half around - very scenic, interesting route, good organisation, proper T-shirt and nice food-fair after, recommended. Happy with my time after a summer disrupted by injury. Ealing Eagles Running Club 1:33:54 1:36:45 1:45:00 1:42:54 56.34
RogerB Feeling a bit tired thanks to the kids but have trained well and knew I could sustain a decent pace. It hurt but I don't care; smashed my PB. Unaffiliated 1:35:07 1:35:17 1:37:00 1:35:17 62.75
Spidergirl Ealing Eagles Running Club 1:35:18 1:42:39 1:42:39 63.64
Petd111 Unaffiliated 1:35:22 1:35:22 1:35:22 60.86
fudger Unaffiliated 1:36:09 1:37:06 1:37:06 60.80
Nellers Unaffiliated 1:36:32 1:55:22 2:15:00 1:55:22 51.48
ralphralph chip time 1.39.55 Unaffiliated 1:36:45 1:41:47 1:42:17 64.65
Vicksta A surprising PB in the lovely Royal Parks Half Marathon. Hadn't slept very well so set off like a zombie, but felt pretty comfortable about 7:20 pace, so stuck to that until the inclines in the park. Really enjoyed the race once more, it is such a scenic course. Started only about 8 rows from the front, fantastic! Unfortunately Ben Fogle beat me this year. Harlow RC 1:36:55 1:36:55 1:36:55 67.17
ColW Mersey-Tri 1:37:39 1:46:06 1:50:00 1:46:06 56.36
troshin trav Unaffiliated 1:37:52 1:44:48 1:44:48 59.41
Mikey Mel Unaffiliated 1:38:07 1:38:07 1:38:07 61.40
Flying pig Unaffiliated 1:38:35 1:52:30 1:52:30 51.82
Lucian Unaffiliated 1:38:37 1:38:37 1:38:37 59.87
Nailsea Plodder Ok up to half way. 1 min ahead of pace at this point, then legs gave up on me from 8 miles on. Walked twice, both calfs tightened. Limped final few miles. I can and will crack 1:45 !!!!!!! Unaffiliated 1:38:51 1:45:21 1:47:00 1:46:20 62.19
cobblersmark Northampton Road Runners 1:39:24 1:39:24 1:39:45 58.44
Bintmcskint Decided to treat this is as training LSR simply because I haven't done the training and it would have been foolish to push it.  Slowed down considerably after around 8 miles but was determined to run the whole way (which I did) and finish in under 2:15 (which I also did - just!)

Time to crack on with preparation for St Neots now. Unaffiliated 1:39:28 2:14:34 2:14:34 50.54
Strawbs78 Harpenden Arrows 1:40:04 1:51:17 1:51:17 58.00
Fat Jase Unaffiliated 1:40:28 1:52:38 2:20:21 41.31
Ruckers Clapham Chasers 1:41:00 1:41:00 1:43:23 62.78
OJ Penny Lane Striders 1:41:24 1:56:00 1:55:00 1:56:00 55.95
DIY Diva Ranelagh Harriers, Vets AC 1:42:13 1:49:24
trickie Unaffiliated 1:42:31 1:42:31 1:42:31 56.56
sarahhoney Unaffiliated 1:42:32 1:42:32 1:42:32 62.88
Rundoverun Oxted Runners 1:43:38 1:52:18 1:52:18 51.62
Nealy There Pershore Plum Plodders 1:43:57 1:57:00 2:00:00 1:57:00 63.88
Fionina Unaffiliated 1:43:58 1:50:15 1:50:15 59.05
Closer 100 Marathon Club 1:44:05 2:01:10 2:01:10 56.13
redblueeagle East Grinstead & District AC 1:44:34 1:56:09 1:59:59 1:56:09 51.13
meister Early days- no training. turned up and ran! Unaffiliated 1:44:45 2:01:41 1:50:00 2:01:41 47.78
Monster Feet Running with Mr MF in whatever time he wants to do it in...Abingdon the following week so not a PB attempt. Loved this last year, fingers crossed for as lovely weather this time around! Unaffiliated 1:44:57 1:44:57 2:19:18 46.29
cones Unaffiliated 1:46:00 1:46:00 1:46:00 54.69
v00d00 Unaffiliated 1:46:03 1:46:40 1:46:40 54.51
Tonyh Unaffiliated 1:46:30 1:50:12 1:51:45 61.35
JK13 Hoping I can maintain 8:15's and don't get a stitch!!

Well did get a stitch but warded it off with my new skill of breathing properly :-) Spitfire Running Club 1:47:13 1:48:47 1:48:00 1:48:47 59.66
Footpad Time according to garmin. Saw loads of Fetchies and could not ctach DIYDiva up! Unaffiliated 1:47:22 1:56:50 1:59:18 51.76
mister jim Unaffiliated 1:47:40 1:48:06 1:48:06 57.12
Almostbarefoot ideal day, 15k training runs paid off as did pasta loading! ran as close to 8-8:15 p/m as I could Stragglers 1:47:52 1:50:58 1:50:00 1:50:58 59.07
Demeer Unaffiliated 1:47:58 1:47:58 1:48:00 1:47:58 53.70
BeckySharp Unaffiliated 1:48:21 1:48:21 1:48:21 61.13
Fletch. Hermitage Harriers RC 1:48:48 1:48:48 1:58:00 1:48:48 55.37
not built for speed 26.2 Road Runners Club 1:49:24 2:01:38 2:00:00 2:03:29 52.21
Little Giant Unaffiliated 1:50:06 1:54:59 1:54:59 56.14
HelenJane Lovely slow plod wiv me mates!! Unaffiliated 1:51:42 1:51:42 2:23:00 47.56
SharonD Absolutely loved this race, great atmosphere great course etc etc Ranelagh Harriers, St. Mary's University College AC 1:52:05 1:52:05 1:58:00 1:52:05 58.52
Running Beer Awesome :o) 26.2 Road Runners Club 1:52:40 2:13:12 2:24:00 2:13:12 43.52
SK aka Clive Hated this! A bad day! Ashford and District RRC 1:52:40 1:59:00 2:00:04 56.65
the_cote_kid Oxford University Press RC 1:52:45 1:52:45 1:50:00 1:52:45 51.42
Blistering Bea Run Maidstone 1:53:41 1:58:32 1:55:00 1:58:32 63.05
shirlgirl Farnham Runners 1:55:00 2:08:00 2:08:00 60.58
suze78 Dartford Road Runners 1:56:47 2:04:56 2:04:56 51.66
Kateos Unaffiliated 1:57:37 2:02:10 2:02:10 52.78
loulamac Clapham Chasers 1:58:15 2:28:12 2:28:12 44.08
JPB72 Hope not to be injured this year Unaffiliated 1:58:25 2:00:00
Stripes Unaffiliated 1:58:26 1:58:26 1:58:26 48.95
boobar Unaffiliated 1:58:46 1:58:46 1:58:46 54.71
lynseymm Unaffiliated 1:58:47 1:58:47 1:58:47 54.28
fluzao Serpentine RC 1:59:19 1:59:19 1:59:19 48.59
jo75 Unaffiliated 2:00:00 2:00:00 2:00:00 56.41
catcat London City Runners 2:00:47 2:14:00 2:14:00 44.06
Fizzy Unaffiliated 2:04:34 2:08:04 2:10:29 49.53
Sharpy4 Unaffiliated 2:04:46 2:04:46 1:59:00 2:04:46 48.29
oceanspirit Swindon Striders 2:04:50 2:25:45 2:29:00 2:25:45 44.25
Mandymoo Really want to do a sub 2 hr on this one but due to being injured and not being able to train too much (and putting on a bit of weight) really cannot see it happening so will now be happy with under 2.30 
Whitecliffs Athletics and Running Club 2:04:58 2:11:00 2:30:00 2:22:00 47.90
Max71 First time for this, I missed it last year and did the stupid run to the beat instead. Unaffiliated 2:05:18 2:20:46 3:00:00 2:42:31 40.54
Veggie Sausage Unaffiliated 2:05:41 2:11:29 2:20:00 2:11:29 49.24
Northerngooner Good event, but could have done with more marshalls to stop people crossing the course.
Not a lot of toilets either, will definately do it next year. Unaffiliated 2:05:56 2:05:56 2:30:00 2:05:56 47.16
RunningRog Bromley Veterans AC 2:06:00 2:06:00 2:09:00 52.19
Kezza2004 Unaffiliated 2:06:07 2:29:45 2:29:45 44.77
Shin-Twigs Unaffiliated 2:06:37 2:06:37
Lav Unaffiliated 2:07:00 2:07:00 2:00:00
Chubbz My first half marathon in over 4 years. Very little training. Managed 9 miles with no problems then ran/walked the rest. Very good race, well organised and a huge turn out, would like to do it again! Gainsborough & Morton Striders AC 2:07:30 2:22:26 2:22:26 45.35
mol Brilliant run with Monster Feet and Mr Monster Feet. weather perfect. Saw lots of Fetchies on the way around, all running very well, and lots of support from the crowds. Unaffiliated 2:07:58 2:14:00 2:19:15 55.68
philippa28 Unaffiliated 2:08:54 2:08:54 2:15:00 2:08:54 50.03
Poppy7 Unaffiliated 2:08:59 2:08:59 2:20:00 2:08:59 50.20
The Ymp Unaffiliated 2:09:49
Hertford Tiger Unaffiliated 2:10:11 2:18:00 2:18:00 45.88
Dap Unaffiliated 2:10:36 2:10:38 2:11:20 49.74
Edster Hopefully I won't get injured before this one like I did just before my first one in Stafford!
SHOULD be a PB!

I was injured a few weeks beforehand so didn't get to train much at all! Was determined to beat my PB though. :-) Royal Sutton Coldfield AC 2:13:03 2:13:03 2:12:00 2:13:03 44.15
runnyknows Unaffiliated 2:16:00 2:16:00 2:16:00 48.70
SUPERWOMAN63 BRING IT ON !!!!
Hooray l done it and really enjoyed....will l be there next year ??????.....probably xX Unaffiliated 2:17:00 2:26:11 2:25:31 2:26:11 47.32
John66 Barnes Runners 2:17:02 2:29:13 2:29:13 41.04
sallykate FERC 2:19:04 2:19:04 2:19:04 48.20
MissChappo I'M IN, I'M IN, I'M IN!  DO WE GET A MEDAL FOR GETTING IN?  My first half marathon and I am v.v.v.v.v excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unaffiliated 2:22:12 2:30:12 2:20:00 2:30:12 43.67
Fifi27 Mornington Chasers 2:22:37 2:30:11 2:30:11 42.93
Blodwen Unaffiliated 2:22:45
Jodes82 Unaffiliated 2:23:00 2:23:00 2:30:00 2:23:00 45.09
RunLikeTheWind Unaffiliated 2:23:49 2:23:49 2:23:49 52.60
SarahWoo My first half!  Very excited! Unaffiliated 2:25:40 2:25:40 2:25:00 2:25:40 47.94
TheBeetroot Unaffiliated 2:37:57 2:37:57 2:37:57 44.66
Razkatz Unaffiliated 2:40:00 2:40:00 2:40:00 44.57
prettythistle Unaffiliated 2:53:40 2:53:40 2:53:40 37.62

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