On Sunday, 16th September, three Honiton runners went to Newcastle Upon Tyne to take part in the Bupa Great North Run. This is the world’s biggest half marathon and starts in Newcastle and finishes in South Shields. About 54,000 runners took part. Alan Rowe MBE, Olivia Higginson and Nick Bradley-Carter were joined by marine Barry Gray and they chose not to race the event but went instead to carry The Baton and spread the word. This they did very well stopping to talk to many fellow runners and spectators along the way. Mo Farah was scheduled to compete in the event but said he felt tired following the birth of his twins and he had not had time to train for the distance. Instead, he joined fellow London 2012 Olympic gold medalists Kat Copeland, Greg Rutherford, Nicola Adams and Ellie Simmons to start the race. Mo’s decision not to race meant that Wilson Kipsang was first across the line in 59 minutes 6 seconds. The Honiton group were just a little slower finishing in about 2 ½ hours but were very happy with their run and still felt pretty fresh at the end.
The New Forest Marathon is usually picturesque but last Sunday it was rain, rain and more rain for the whole event. There was also a strong wind which didn’t help conditions. Nevertheless, Steve Boyes managed the great time of 3 hours 33 minutes. This was a special race for Steve as it was his 100th marathon. A very worthy owner of the nickname Marathon Man!
On the same wet Sunday, Graham Reeves and Olivia Higginson weren’t put off by the rain and turned out for the Woodbury 10km. They had both completed it before so knew what to expect from the undulating course which has two long inclines and an uphill finish. Graham came 8th in a pb of 40.29 and Olivia finished in her fastest time for this race in 52.06. The race raises money for Christian Aid and all runners were rewarded with bacon baps, tea and cake. Despite the weather there was a good turn out.
The New Forest Marathon is usually picturesque but last Sunday it was rain, rain and more rain for the whole event. There was also a strong wind which didn’t help conditions. Nevertheless, Steve Boyes managed the great time of 3 hours 33 minutes. This was a special race for Steve as it was his 100th marathon. A very worthy owner of the nickname Marathon Man!
On the same wet Sunday, Graham Reeves and Olivia Higginson weren’t put off by the rain and turned out for the Woodbury 10km. They had both completed it before so knew what to expect from the undulating course which has two long inclines and an uphill finish. Graham came 8th in a pb of 40.29 and Olivia finished in her fastest time for this race in 52.06. The race raises money for Christian Aid and all runners were rewarded with bacon baps, tea and cake. Despite the weather there was a good turn out.
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