Birmingham Half Marathon

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Entrants (107) Club PB SB Pred Time WAVA
duncman Stopped for 2 wees Unaffiliated 1:45:37 1:57:55 1:57:55 49.17
Supertomo Unaffiliated 1:34:23 1:41:53 1:41:53 57.22
Monster Feet Pacing Mr MF round for first HM Unaffiliated 1:44:57 1:51:35 2:06:42 50.89
SteveV Running with my brother on this one. Unaffiliated 1:19:01 1:44:50 1:55:00 1:53:15 51.19
hopisen Since I'd PB'd at the Royal Parks 2 weeks ago, wasn't expecting to run this at all fast as it was a much tougher course. However, really enjoyed the event, and despite a slow first hald (all thouse f***ing flyovers and underpasses tested my spirit!) found the secon half quite easy, so was a massive neagative split (something like 1.07/1.03) thinks i could have done a PB if I'd really pushed it, but happy with this time as thaat wasn't my attention starting out. next challenge will be to get to 2.05 for the half ahead of my first marathon! Unaffiliated 1:48:42 2:09:38 2:10:35 44.64
Penrose Unaffiliated 1:59:17 1:59:17 2:00:00 1:59:17 54.07
One Pace Carl Unaffiliated 1:59:47 2:12:57 2:12:57 44.00
Demeer Good race. Lots of comments about Birmingham City Councils inability to run a bath at the start but I thought it ran very well for the first time round. Unaffiliated 1:47:58 1:57:27 2:05:00 2:02:03 47.50
Quack No Garmin didn't really know what I was doing Unaffiliated 2:01:00 2:34:00 2:34:00 41.88
barking THANKYOU Pix and V-rap!!! Unaffiliated 2:23:54 2:27:58 2:27:58 43.57
Grumpy fella That's my garmin time ratherthan the time on the website as it took 8 mins to cross the line. Can't fault the race, just the way I ran it. Be back next year Unaffiliated 2:00:57 2:22:04 2:15:00 2:24:31 42.38
Dowsey Unaffiliated 1:51:01 1:51:15 1:59:00 1:51:15 61.07
benkei Unaffiliated 2:03:13 2:10:07 2:10:07 51.20
bug_girl Unaffiliated 2:04:40 2:04:40 2:04:40 52.06
shandyman ran this with friend and just took it easy and enjoyed the day. was a decent event, only probs were the shuttle bus from city centre to start ..took forever and walked the last mile. route was harder than expected and no water at the last station! apart from that good race. Unaffiliated 1:57:08 2:07:00 2:10:00 2:21:08 41.31
Mr Monster Feet Unaffiliated 1:59:59
jules_perox Unaffiliated 1:27:20 1:45:05 1:45:00 1:45:05 56.52
Wendy the Hamster Unaffiliated 1:43:52 1:59:18 1:59:18 59.77
leedp Unaffiliated 2:11:06 2:11:06 2:11:06 44.47
breezey Unaffiliated 2:06:43 2:35:19 2:35:19 40.09
the vicious chicken Unaffiliated 2:07:07 2:19:09 2:27:14 43.79
Ronners I would have been slightly faster but i stopped to give a Big Issue Seller £2 just off Colmore Row. I then had to explain to him that i did not actually want a copy of the Big Issue as i was running. I would have thought the fact that i was wearing my running gear and had a big number on my front should have made it obvious but hey, he's probably homeless for a reason..... Unaffiliated 1:41:41 1:46:49 1:46:49 54.27
the hickmanator Unaffiliated 1:32:57 1:45:52 1:45:52 59.81
Bueller Unaffiliated 1:45:00 1:45:00 1:45:00 55.28
DiscoNeil Undulating!!! Up hill more like Unaffiliated 1:30:39 1:34:54 1:45:00 1:34:54 61.27
stoo80 Unaffiliated 1:47:34 1:47:34 1:47:34 53.90
daz g Unaffiliated 1:22:04 1:22:04 1:24:00 1:30:57 66.78
GoJimGo I think I've run no more than 70-80 miles tops since end of June, including JW Relay leg. My spinning classes got me through this but I don't think I've worked so hard before, esp from halfway. What's 12 secs between friends anyway? Unaffiliated 1:42:40 1:50:12 2:30:00 1:50:12 60.50
Runs4beer Unaffiliated 1:28:26 1:32:40 2:00:00 2:04:27 46.58
RobMcC1 Unaffiliated 1:43:35 1:51:00 1:54:00 51.00
darkmattermike First half marathon for 20 years Unaffiliated 1:44:29 1:59:58 1:59:58 59.34
OldBlueEyes Unaffiliated 1:59:38 2:27:38 2:27:38 40.50
Gonzo8182 Unaffiliated 2:11:00 2:11:00 2:11:00 44.31
proper bo Unaffiliated 1:36:30 1:36:30 1:45:00 1:42:18 60.87
ifor This was OK. Just OK really. Horrible traffic to and from. Very urban down the A34 through the badlands of N. Bham. Then round the hilliest streets of Edgbaston up and down all the hills and out on the Hagley Road, turnaround and come back down finish on Broad Street. Felt pretty strong and did a reasonable pace. If flat would have cranked out a PB. Probably do next year but not def. Unaffiliated 1:41:25 1:43:26 1:55:00 1:43:26 56.05
vickster Unaffiliated 2:00:17 2:00:17 2:08:00 51.03
Doug K1664 Unaffiliated 1:44:44 1:57:52 2:00:00 1:57:52 50.73
sayxs Unaffiliated 2:05:17 2:18:37 2:18:37 50.89
Jenko Unaffiliated 2:00:26 2:05:42 2:08:26 46.56
WeV Was on for a PB according to my Garmin but the course measured long. Shame. Unaffiliated 1:32:58 1:53:02 1:55:00 1:53:20 51.15
ZD Unaffiliated 2:00:32 2:00:32 2:00:00
rzats66 Unaffiliated 1:44:41 1:48:29 1:48:29 60.42
Artzam 100 Marathon Club, Telford Harriers 1:35:00 1:35:00 1:45:00 1:42:06 57.82
Turbo doesnt count Indeed it was a pb, even with a toilet stop at mile 2! More than happy with that, could I go quicker? Probably, we'll see next year... Aldridge RC 1:32:30 1:32:30 1:40:00 1:32:30 66.75
alied Aldridge RC 2:18:00
Biking badger Aldridge RC 1:35:56 1:38:14 1:44:14 56.12
Kennyboy1210 Aldridge RC 1:46:18 2:03:35 2:03:35 46.97
Pink Team 1 Ashbourne RC 1:48:34 1:48:34 1:50:00 1:50:49 53.96
pudding monster I didn't have the best preparation for this race having done the cross-country the day before and then had a big night out so I was very pleased my run today. Thought it was well organised for a first attempt (will definitely be back next year). I know it was urban and undulating but I really enjoyed the route - maybe because it made a change to be racing a course I recognised. Athletics East 1:24:53 1:25:24 1:33:34 69.37
Wiseguy This is my first Half Marathon, I would love to finish in under 2 hours! Update.... near enought! well pleased with todays run, loved it! Badgers 1:48:38 2:01:56 2:10:00 2:01:56 47.68
Sar Bear Felt ok after the first loo break. Took it easy and felt fine at the end (20 weeks pregnant) Birchfield Harriers 1:26:30 1:29:11 2:00:00 1:57:00 55.12
coxar My first half Birmingham Running, Athletics, & Triathlon Club (BRAT) 1:50:08 2:35:00 2:35:00 38.32
Dowse Week after Godiva half, but couldn't resist signing up to a run on my doorstep. Really good race, look forward to running next year. Little slow at the start, but picked up quickly. Loved the crowds, live bands and massive medal! Birmingham Running, Athletics, & Triathlon Club (BRAT), Malvern Joggers 1:28:08 1:49:09 1:50:00 1:49:09 53.11
Seagrave Birmingham Running, Athletics, & Triathlon Club (BRAT) 1:28:36 1:46:14 1:49:06 53.14
taulpaul Excellent big city race in Birmingham at long last. A few delayed problems at the start but overall i have to say for a first time it was well organised. Course was a little hilly and windy at times with sporadic start. Terrific finish down Broad Street once my legs carried me that is. Top quality medal and goodie bag at the finish added to the big feel of this race. Roll on next year. Came in position 913 out of 6932 finishers. Birmingham Swifts 1:33:28 1:43:34 1:43:46 56.89
Meerkat Birmingham Swifts 1:39:08 1:50:32 1:50:32
bigmunnki A personal worst but had fun anyway!! Bournville Harriers 1:20:45 1:57:15 1:50:00 2:04:19 47.05
Workezz Bournville Harriers 1:38:21 1:38:21 1:38:21 58.95
Simonnew Bournville Harriers 1:24:44 1:54:23 1:59:23 48.62
Caroline_h_m Bournville Harriers 1:26:00 1:47:58 1:47:58 59.72
chris_h_m Bournville Harriers 1:30:25 1:47:58 1:47:58 53.70
krusty Bournville Harriers 1:29:33 1:35:53 1:41:54 65.48
Nicky Boy Bude Rats 1:46:01 2:09:57 2:09:57 50.44
Vi Ninety Day Challenge Burton AC 2:14:27 2:17:49 2:18:00 2:17:49 42.62
vintagexl Centurion RC 1:59:05 2:17:00 2:15:00 2:21:08 46.04
Sloggerian Chapel Allerton Runners, West Bromwich Harriers Running Club 1:34:00 1:52:40 1:52:40 51.92
thelastdom Threw up in my mouth after 5 miles, really shouldn't have had those Tetley's extra smooth and B&H silver the night before! Clapham Chasers 1:32:12 1:52:11 2:20:00 1:54:05 50.82
Paprika Cobra RC, Newport & District RC, Fell Runners Association 1:54:40 2:05:00 2:06:53 50.81
eL Bee! Birmingham Half Marathon - run with Homer Stunning - really enjoyed this. It's a pleasantly undulating course with a really nice fast finish. Running in company was simply the best. As I wasn't really sure how I was going to run this. So I HAD a goal! Very pleased with the way I ran post Snowdonia :) Cumberland AC 1:25:32 1:36:59 1:36:59 62.12
Velociraptor Not racing - toddling round with my daughter, who won't have built up to the distance by then. EDIT What a great race! Today I ran with Barking, who notched up an impressive PB, but I'll be back for a PB attempt of my own next year. Today I'm proud to be a Brummie :o) Cumberland AC 1:37:44 2:03:48 2:30:00 2:28:02 46.32
Chrisull Good race - ran to plan, wish I pushed it a litle more between miles 10 and 11 on the Hagley Road straight. East Cornwall Harriers 1:29:00 1:35:16 1:35:16 61.97
EvilPixie NO POINT BETTING AS THERE IS NO WAY I WILL GET A PB!! I really can't see a PB but it won't be a PW either I hope - but not far off at the rate things are going! FERC, 1485 TRI CLUB 2:27:25 2:28:43 2:45:00 2:40:00 40.69
Homer See my blog for race report FERC 1:31:53 1:36:58 1:40:00 1:36:58 59.96
Ness FERC 1:57:51 2:03:57 2:02:00 2:05:42 53.33
Looby Loo Harlow 2:07:21 2:26:46 2:26:46 47.58
Nikinoodle Hermitage Harriers RC 1:57:24 1:57:24 1:57:24 57.50
DrPompeybabe Hinckley Running Club 1:39:44 2:01:17 2:02:01 53.54
beasty1711 Kenilworth Runners 1:29:04 1:58:26 2:07:42 45.40
@nthony And I thought I liked hills! :) Kings Heath Running Club 1:45:44 2:13:09 2:15:00 2:13:09 43.54
Dennis H Kings Heath Running Club 1:33:51 1:44:43 1:48:22 53.50
spence62 Knowle and Dorridge Running Club 1:54:23 2:25:31 2:25:31 47.99
runs4wine missed my pb by 30seconds I think - wasn't a good run for me, felt exhausted for most of it although not sure how much of that was mental as I was in a horrid mood and it didnt help!! oh well cant always pb Lichfield RC 1:56:25 2:03:57 2:02:59 2:04:28 51.80
Keegs Midland Masters A C 1:33:48 1:48:42 2:00:00 1:48:42 61.38
Stokesey Newport & District RC 2:08:24 2:08:24 2:10:00 2:08:24 52.91
Spotty Dog Newport & District RC, Newport Shropshire Cycling Club 1:45:54 1:49:01 2:00:00 1:49:01 53.18
Siggers Birmingham half marathon North Staffs Road Runners 1:26:00 1:34:48 1:34:48 62.65
PostmanPlod Northbrook AC 1:31:09 1:48:08 1:48:08 61.70
LTW Week after Godiva half but it would be rude not to do this one on our doorstep - Was very pleased with this time as I had knocked 4 mins of my pb last week at Cov half. Badly organised start but excellent organisation at the finish - very good crowd support not the prettiest of routes but challenging with most of the hills in the first 6 miles. The medal and tee shirt real quality but would have prefered a banana or chocolate instead of a box of special K??? (where were cadburys?) I would do this again Northbrook AC 2:04:38 2:04:38 2:15:00 2:06:33 54.18
gavine1976 Real Buzz RC 1:34:42 1:35:40 1:36:50 59.88
RBanksy position 1705 Run Alcester 1:38:02 1:48:36 1:48:36 54.36
jenx Harder than I thought nut a great day! SE Fitness, Midland Masters A C 2:06:07 2:16:58 3:00:00 2:16:58 47.53
stfc69 Southport Waterloo AC, New York Road Runners Club 1:43:57 2:00:28 2:02:20 52.20
fi mcg Southville Running Club 2:15:32 2:27:28 2:27:28 43.72
Superwoman Perhaps not the smartest move: 1 week before New York Marathon...I PROMISE I will rest for the rest of the week... Surely I'll be flying though :-) Ran it at marathon pace (7:36) as planned. Spa Striders RC 1:32:16 1:32:16 1:39:30 64.87
maxburgoyne Sparkhill Harriers 1:31:30 1:40:54 1:40:54 61.71
TRUCKER hoping to go for a PB in this one! If i can get all the training in!! Telford Harriers 1:49:42 1:58:19 1:50:00 1:58:19 50.19
Tumble sleepless night with all that rain stayed clear for the run though undulating is a good word for this run not very scenic or pretty but not badly organized and a new PB Trull Troggers 1:26:18 1:33:16 1:33:16 62.72
Snellers VEGAN RUNNERS UK 1:45:39 1:53:09 1:53:09 52.49
wobble legs 1st run back after a twisted ancle West Bromwich Harriers 1:17:41 1:17:41 1:26:40 69.52
RoBo63 West Bromwich Harriers 1:34:28 2:03:07 2:03:07 50.57
ChickenLegs A good race, a bit too undulating for me. Ran a good time so can't complain very happy with it. Just a shame about the late start West Midlands Police AC 1:31:01 1:33:55 1:35:00 1:33:55 66.85
Brum Gucci Not a bad first attempt.. More shoter sharper training runs are required... West Midlands Police AC 1:41:14 1:46:33 1:44:00 1:46:33 54.57
Jon M Whitchurch Whippets 1:22:13 1:35:01 1:35:01 70.22
mminihan Wolf Pack 1:28:49 1:48:28 2:00:00 1:48:28 53.75
MrsJJ Wrekin Road Runners 1:51:44 1:57:54 2:11:04 51.15
biggest nose The best - birmingham i love you! Wrekin Road Runners 2:12:00 2:25:36 2:30:00 2:25:36 46.04
cat77 Wymondham AC 1:37:57 2:06:00 2:06:00 51.19

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