The next tune-up race in the Sutton Striders Spring Marathon training plan is the Hampton Court Half Marathon.

While this is a target race for the marathon gang, it’s open to any Strider who wants to test themselves at an excellent half marathon race.

This fast, flat half marathon saw a bunch of Striders knock out massive PBs last year, so if you’re up for giving 13.1 miles a go, you can sign up by clicking the link in this post.

River Thames Running organises this event, and it starts at Giggs Hill Green at 08:30 on Sunday, 18th February (NOT Hampton Court Palace!)

The official race website describes it as “flat tarmac the whole way round. Professionally measured and certified. No hills!”, so there’s a lot to like about it!

Pacers are available from 1:25 up to 2:30 finish times, and when you do finish you’ll get a bunch…