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Originally Posted by Cheryl
I've not done Reading before but the reviews are pretty good for previous years and I'm very close to Reading. I really liked the idea of finishing off at the Madesjki Stadium, thought that would be a good end to the race. I've roped in some staff from my work and I think we're going to get sponsorship of some sort so it should be good.
I've been looking around for a good marathon - didn't really fancy London (bit too commercial for my liking) - I'm running for myself, no charity involved so I liked the idea of the marathon being quite scenic and the New Forest certainly fits the bill. Again, this one gets really good reviews on Runners World website.
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I did Reading last year... it was ok, and yes, finishing in the Stadium was nice (apart from the strong headwind for about a mile previous!). I wouldn't do it again though...bit over-priced for a half...in fact not much cheaper than FLM!
I get what you mean about London...but it's a huge event, running in the same race as all those elite runners is quite a nice experience, as is having 26 miles of constant support. I'm running it this year (4th time lucky through ballot) and I've also got a GFA place for 2007. But I'll run it to enjoy the atmosphere and the actual event, coz it's not easy to achieve a PB there...unless you're up the front of course
