This was a race I
entered very last minute! I knew I was due in Scotland over this
weekend so decided to do a Google search on races that were on.
Bingo I hit the jackpot! – Well a half marathon – bit more than I
was maybe looking for, but I thought, Why not!! I knew roughly the
area, as Haddington is not far away from Musselburgh, this is where
the Edinburgh Marathon finished (I did this in May).
It was a stunning
morning as I drove passed the Campsie hills on route to Haddington,
the weather seemed to be on our side, which was a surprise as it had
been tipping it down for two days previous!
It was a late start for
a race, starting at 2pm, however this does give you body time to warm
up and stretch out during the day (also means you don’t have to get
up at Silly O Clock to eat breakfast). The race started in the
centre of Haddington at the sports centre, but quickly left up and
out of the town along the small B-roads. The course very undulating
so although it was hard work and not a PB course it kept things
interesting! The countryside we passed through was lovely and the
weather held at about 20c the whole way round, ensuring you came
through the finish line with a tan, bonus!
The race finished at
the Rugby pitch in Haddington, just across the road from the start.
Little medals and bottles were handed out to all finishers. There
was as much water as you needed at the end, as well as a fantastic
spread of cakes, sandwiches, teas, coffees and juice for when your
appetite returned after the run (for me, within about 30sec!).
Overall I finished the
race in 1:51:20
Did I enjoy it? Would
I do it again? Yes
Would I recommend it?
Is it well organised? Yes
Great day out!!
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