So it was considerably warmer than 2014 (which was very frosty!), as a warm clear blue sky shone straight down our lenses all along the canal towpath for the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon, organised by Purple Patch running. So, if you're wondering why I had a reflector at the bridge, or why Paul sat right next to the very white wall at his second spot - it's because it means we can actually see your faces with the reflection lighting you up, rather than being in complete back-lit shade. You'll see it makes quite a bit of a difference...
Despite torrential rain overnight it was a bit puddly, but along the mile or so of the towpath I walked along - remarkably solid and firm, although not racing flat conditions, nor PB according to a few runners, we still had a winner in Tim Lawrence #277 at Cassiobury park in 1:17:28 whilst Jenny Carter #340 from Serpentine made it in 1:30:38 to win the womens race and only 15th place overall.
Here's the usual table of recent gallery links and next races to enter - 2019's calendar is filling up fast - we're already booking into October - and as a runner - you'll be pleased to know we are getting more and more races enabling free downloads, or even better more races are giving delivered images direct to you with Pic2Go on the day. It's a win for runners !
Ever wondered what to do with your images and race times after a race (because lets face it - you just want to know how fast you did, and what you looked like) ? One of our business partners (hereby declaring a slight interest in friendly businesses doing well) - have developed
RunPage - a space where you can put your official results, add your own photos (pre and post race selfies and the dangly medal picture), and indeed put the official photos from a race (I think I know where to get those from) all into one convenient place. Call it a race achievement diary if you like - it's really pretty good (and I might be motivated to put my two half marathons onto it soon too!)
Here's a handy link:
https://sspimg.com/runpage
It even allows event organisers to put cool maps and gps route flythroughs on there - have a look at the demo's on the home page, so if you are an event organiser - consider embracing this for of runner engagement and race publicity.
Once you've put in your time, photos and perhaps a bit of a diary entry - you can share it on lots of different social media - meaning you're not posting race photos piecemeal onto facebook - you have it all in a handy reference place to get to easily.
Have a look, have a play, and see what you think !
https://sspimg.com/runpage
And on that note, here's some photos from the Grand Union Half,
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| Jumping Jack Flash |
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| Good Fundraising running |
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| Running with friends is much more fun |
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| Running up that hill |
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| Enjoying the house white |
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| Chasing it in at the end |
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| victory at the finish |
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| Paul makes it in for Lupus and a fantastic achievemnt |
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| Remembrance day and waiting for a finisher |
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| He's only gone and done it ! |
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| Busy skies over Watford |
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| Clare keeping an eye on finishers for the commentary |
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| Naomi had a great race - check the results ! |
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| Marshals losing the plot slowly |
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| Wayne's world foxy lady |
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| Double thumbs up, and a bit of shock that's the case |
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| Top Running, top cause |
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| Jolly nice along the canal |
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| Get up, get out and taste victory ! |
So that's about it for this week, it's the last of the busy weekends of the year for us next weekend at Fulham and Brighton - so I look forwards to see you there if you can make it - I'll be at Madeira drive.
Enjoy the sunny (and unseasonably warm) weather !
until next time
Anthony
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