Whilst a small group of elite athletes ran round in circles for this year’s London Marathon, the Running Forever London entrants took advantage of the beautiful but soggy Somerset countryside to earn their medals virtually. For some it was their first attempt at the distance and, whilst they didn’t have the support of millions on the streets of London, they had the support of their friends family and the Club to get them through.
Sally Tuer and Ann-Marie Crampton ran together for a 4.24 finish. Andrew Phillips clocked 4.44 and first time marathoner Emily Vining hitting the mark in 4.57. For her first time at the distance, Steph Andrews reached her front door in 6.41. Ray Tutton ran his virtual Brighton marathon in 4.03.
The conditions at the weekend weren’t exactly conducive to a long run so the achievements of our trio who headed for the North Coast events were particularly hard earned. Martin Webb took on the 110 mile challenge and beat the weather to get to the finish in a stonking 29.54, fuelled by a few pasties on the way. Robin Upon and Georgina Brice took the “shorter” challenge of 110km which they battled through to finish in 21.35 and 26.16 respectively.
Awesome stuff!