Running The Big Half - A Fast And Flat Half Marathon In London! (2023)

The Big Half is a mass participation half marathon which takes place in the heart of London, England. With over 20,000 people taking part in the 2023 edition, this was one of the busiest races I've ever taken part in.

Being in central London, the route is fast, flat and iconic. The route takes runners through various neighbourhoods, and there's even a few landmarks thrown in like the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

This was my first half marathon in 6 months, having spent the majority of the year focusing on ultra marathons. When I rocked up to the start line, I was on the tail end of injury recovery so I was curious to see what kind of time I could get given the lost fitness. This video documents my experience taking on the Big Half 2023, enjoy!

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