Results

Name	Category	Gun Time	Gun Position	Chip Time	Chip Position
Owen Harries	M40	1:19:31	127	1:19:23	127
Emyr Morgan	M	1:27:00	396	1:26:49	372
James Allen	M	1:32:47	808	1:31:36	792
Peter Dean	M60	1:44:56	2355	1:42:37	2467
Becky Mulley	F	1:44:57	2358	1:43:10	2576
Lucy Clark	F	1:53:05	3764	1:51:19	4571
Phil Costello	M	1:58:44	4906	1:51:24	4594

11,867 Finishers

Sunday morning and those doing the Reading half marathon have had to set their alarms to silly o'clock in order to get to the start on time. With the clocks also changing overnight there was slight confusion for one of our group who managed to get up even earlier than planned (something about the time adjusting automatically on the alarm….).
On arrival in Reading the temperatures had reached a whole 2 deg but at least the sun was shining and the temperatures were forecast to rise by the start time. With an entry of 12,000 runners the start area around the Majadski stadium was teeming with runners. After the inevitable queue for the loo and to drop bags off we just about make it to the start line on time.
With chip timing and each start pen going off at minute intervals conjestion in the early miles was kept to a minimum. A long hill around 3 to 4 miles also managed to spread the field out and raise the heart rate. Marshalling and public support out on the course was excellent with the offical water stops supplemented by a pub organised beer stop (just before the second signuificant hill) and a Jelly Baby stop around 9 miles. The last few miles out of the town to the stadium were either a slog along the dual carriageway or opportunity to take a few more places depending on how much energy was left in the tank.
All of the runners however enjoyed the stadium finish with the stands full of supporters. One pb was set on the day (or maybe 2 if you count Petes "Passed Becky") and all Team Southampton runners were pleased with their times, special mention goes to Phil Costello a recent member of the club making his debut at half marathon distance. In fact this was the first time he had run over 8 miles.

Please Note:
These results are based on information sent to me. Any problems with names / times / positions then e-mail boardsbikes@yahoo.co.uk