Fall Colours half-marathon and marathon

Andy (with white cap)

On a beautiful Sunday morning, two set out on a long trek…one running the marathon and another running the half-marathon in Cumberland. They were cheered on by others: one who had his running gear under his street clothes just in case and two others resigned to being on the sidelines (all out of commission owing to injuries), a sister, and a partner.

Running is in their blood…the long hours of training have led them to this moment. Will they rise to the challenge?

Roger in his quest to run faster and faster, working on running a sub-19:00 min 5 km, was set to run the half-marathon, while Andy, fresh from an impressive 1:33:05.9 at the Gloucester half-marathon, was posed to run his first marathon.

The air horn went off and the runners surged forward…first Andy, and then Roger, disappearing into the distance, while the three injured runners were wishing that they too could join in the rush…but resigning themselves to a cup of hot chocolate and fresh buttered croissants.

Carolin, Roger, Jaques

Here comes Andy rounding the first loop…on target for a 4:30 pace…and running out again for his second loop. Here comes Roger sprinting to an amazing finish at 1:42:37.

Unfortunately, it was not to be Andy's day. With less than 5 km to go, dehydration set and he had to pull out at the 38 km mark.

However, in true form and character, Andy bounced back from this minor set back and was out running again the following Saturday, proving that running is in his blood.

You guys are an inspiration to us all!

Terry, Péter

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