The 2011 Gallery for Beachy Head Marathon is now live and on line here :
http://bit.ly/Beachy-Head-Marathon-Official-Race-Photos-2011
On a bright and sunny day - one of the best conditions ever held for the Marathon over 1300 explorers set off for a tour of the Sussex Downs. There are over 35,000 images now online - our largest gallery ever ! So enjoy and make sure you get yours before we run out of space on the server and have to archive them.
 |
| The start up the hill, Stuart near the front looked to be in good shape |
 |
| Wendy gave a wave on the way near Jevington |
 |
| Fresh from the Hungry Monk at Jevington |
 |
| First big hill elation |
 |
| Rhino, fresh from gladiators, keeping fit |
 |
| The stunning views can do this. Make sure you run with people you like |
 |
| The route in the background (from top right) |
 |
| Walkers were allowed ski poles, but no skis. I'm uncertain of the advantage. Some just used one pole. |
 |
| Descent into Alfriston |
 |
| Safety balance deployed on the descent |
 |
| Skipping ?!?! |
 |
| The weather was clearly having an effect |
 |
| The white flag of surrender - before the 7 sisters |
 |
| The bus stop is at the bottom near the canoe centre |
 |
| The Rhino ate the skis. allegedly. |
 |
| "Eric and Ernie" plyometric skipping up Beachy Head - good for speed work |
 |
| The Hills were alive with the sound of..... |
 |
| Never Surrender ! |
 |
| Walking with friends, no number |
 |
| Numbers can alienate those around you - be careful how you show them off. |
 |
| "Bus schedule from Beachy Head to Eastbourne please" |
 |
| "What do you mean all the taxis from Beachy Head to Eastbourne are booked ?" |
 |
| "What do you mean France will play good rugby tomorrow, I don't understand ?" *gallic shrug* |
 |
| "What rugby world cup ?" Steve Nimmo SA winning in 3:02:24 |
 |
| First Lady Susie Casebourne in 3:36:57 |
 |
| Fastest Fancy Dress - The Reindeer 5:57:06 |
 |
| Fittleworth Flyers up to their old tricks again to avoid any overtakers |
Well done to everyone involved, from the services, marshals, volunteers, timekeepers, and of course the competitors on making it round. 1299 finishers in total which is one of the highest turn-out %rates that we have seen at an event this year - especially for a marathon.
Right, off to ice this hand for trigger and indexing RSI, catch up on the Rugby World Cup finals, Spooks, Have I got news for you, and did I miss Merlin too ?
Enjoy, any questions just email me/feedback link, and don't forget to share with your friends on facebook and twitter etc for free.
Barns Green Half next weekend - a sprint by comparison - enjoy !
http://www.barnsgreen-half.org.uk/index.html I think they will be taking entries on the day - and don't forget the clocks go back !
Until next time
Anthony
Click here for our race finding link page on the blog
| Stuff to help you |
| StrideUK |  |
| Want to increase performance and prevent injury ? look better in your pictures and run a bit faster ? Contact Mitch - at StrideUK for video gait analysis and running technique advice, exercise and improvement. |
Race Finding links
|
Who ?
|
Just click on the Logo
|
| Run Britain - UK Athletics |
|
| The Sussex Race Planner |
|
| Active Network |
|
| Run 247 |
|
| Runners World |
|
| Running Diary |
|
No comments:
Post a Comment