Roadrunners father and daughter team Steve and Sarah Morris made the journey to Berkshire for the Reading Half. An electric atmosphere, supporter lined streets and a heroes finish is the Madjeski Stadium prove why this is one of the most popular half marathons in the country.
First run in 1983, this event has grown and grown, attracting some elite runners into the field into the 14 000 strong field each year. The course takes in the highlights of Reading town centre where the crowd really get behind the runners before taking in the scenic University campus and finally into the stadium were a huge crowd cheer the finishers home.
Steve and Sarah ran the whole course together. Having run it in 2015, 2016 and 2017 Steve used all his experience to get Sarah to run it in a lovely PB time of 2.10.20.
“I loved that! Even the hills!” She chirps “The crowds were amazing and the bands around the course gave me a real lift. Finishing in the Stadium was unreal! I must admit I did shed a tear of happiness when I realised I’d got a PB!”
Well done team Morris
