The world's biggest half marathon happened today and several VARR members were lucky enough to be taking part.
Report from Vikki: "The weather was very cool first thing, but soon warmed up when the gun went. The atmosphere throughout the race is like nothing I have ever experienced before and the people on the route were brilliant. I was amazed at the number of children yelling "oggy oggy oggy" at the runners and cheering when they replied! Turning onto the seafront at the end was incredible with supporters packed all along the road cheering and shouting.
It is definitely the best organised race I have ever done and the marshalls were friendly and helpful. I have to say that the highlight for me was the Red Arrows at the end - I have never seen anything like it!
I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Kay and her brother for being so calm and keeping me from panicking in the crowds.
I know that Kay was a bit disappointed because she was sick during the race (another running first!) and didn't get the time she had hoped for, but we know that the Garmin told the real story of how long it took her! (2:14)
Helen was running with her mum today. It was her mum's first race and she did brilliantly."
Well done everyone!
Vikki King 1:46:15 - 4225 overall, 740 in age group, 427 in gender, 80 in age gp/gender
Laurra Nalty 2:14:21 - 19827 overall, 9542 in age group, 5159 in gender, 2737 in age gp/gender
Kate Pankhurst 2:14:21 - 19826 overall, 9543 in age group, 5160 in gender, 2738 in age gp/gender
Kay Fawcett 2:17:04 - 21349 overall, 2991 in age group, 5854 in gender, 818 in age gp/gender
Helen Williams (ran with her mum) 3:58:57
