The hill wasn’t as bad as last year and you know what to expect. Emma has now run the Henley Half twice, and was also the fastest woman last year. The fastest woman to complete the marathon was Emma Langston Davis, who came fourth overall in a time of 01:24:08. I was hoping that there would be some competition but it was good fun, really well marshalled and the rugby club have done a really good job of putting it on.” It was tough today because I was out there on my own. Richard said, “The last half marathon I did was in Wokingham in February which was quite a long time ago. I’ve beaten my time of last year by 1.5 minutes. Richard, who came second in the half last year, finished first in a time of 01:12:03 - nearly nine minutes faster than second place. The 2022 half marathon was won by Henley local Richard Price. The Henley Half has been running since 1983, and was this year organised by Henley Rugby Club. There were also 10K and 5K races for those that wanted a challenge with a shorter distance, and a Fun Run to for the youngest amongst the crowds. The event saw athletes of all ages lacing up their trainers to race the 13.1 mile loop, which took competitors through the town, along the towpath, and up the infamous ‘heartbreak hill’. Hundreds of brave runners tackled the notoriously hilly Henley Half Marathon on Sunday morning. Greener Henley (formerly Henley in Transition).

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