Race Review: Polar Night Half Marathon
Look at any list of "must do" half marathons and the Polar Night Half Marathon is bound to feature. So, how to describe it? A race which takes place within the Polar Circle, in darkness, sub-zero temperatures and on trails formed of compacted snow and ice. In a nutshell, a totally brilliant race that you should really try and do if you ever get the chance . I have had my eye on the Polar Night Half for many years after I saw a race report from a fellow Wimbledon Windmilers runner. I was a full time carer to my disabled child for many years and so races were limited to events only a short distance away from my home - which is not too bad considering I live in London so I still got to participate in some great races. Things are very different for me now. Sadly my little girl died a year ago this month and just as running helped me with the stress of caring it has now helping me with my grief. I decided to make the Polar Night Half my first race of the year, and wha
