Race report: 2014 St Albans Half Marathon

Ran this today and loved it. Finished in 1:36:26, my third-slowest HM time ever (out of seven), but it was hilly and hot, and I placed 133rd out of 2,503 finishers (top 5.3%) and I'm happy with that. Nice course, woodsy and rural with no cars, and maybe nicest t-shirt I've ever received in a race, good colours and design (although shirt from 2012 Wycombe HM is a contender too). My wife and kids ran the 1.5 mile fun run so it was a family affair. Beautiful weather, sunny and low 70s. Good experience overall.