RUNNERS who took part in the half marathon today will have worked up a hungry appetite - and what better way to celebrate than to tuck into a free pizza.

Buon Appetito in Reading are celebrating all those who took part in the Sage Reading Half Marathon by offering free pizzas tonight.

Marathon runners just need to turn up with their medal and they can tuck into tasty pizza.

Philip Ridulmé Doyle, partner of the restaurant, said: "I have a few friends which are running and as a local business, we believe in the community spirit which is so unique to Reading.

"We recognize you all who are running for good causes or personal achievements - so we are giving all of you who participated, with a free pizza on the house this evening."