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| Run England - Macclesfield |
Today 8 Run England group members took part in the 10k Manchester Great Run.
The team was Sarah, Heather C, Cheryl, Heather A, Julie, Heidi, Wendy S and Wendy
B.
We were fortunate to have benefited from the support, encouragement and wise words from Neil in the lead up to the event and so we were well prepared. Or so we thought! The glorious sunshine and resulting high temperatures were not conditions that we were used to running in.
It was a flat course with some gentle inclines, barely noticeable after all those hill reps we have endured on 'Neil's Hill' , and there were clearly signed distance markers. The crowds of enthusiastic supporters and various live music events along the way encouraged us to keep running despite the heat.
There was a much needed water station between 4 & 5km and another one would have been very welcome at a point further on. The 'run through' cooling shower was very refreshing and gave us temporary respite from the sun.
Although it was not a day for PBs (Personal Bests), due to the volume of runners and the beautiful weather conditions, there were some noteworthy personal achievements amongst us.
Heather Cooper completed her first ever 10k run in 1hr 22mins, which was even more remarkable when this included stopping to administer 1st Aid to an exhausted and dehydrated runner en route.
Sarah Quigley achieved a PB at 5km but then flagged by the 7km mark. She persevered and was helped by the support of the crowds and Wendy B's last Jelly Baby! Wendy and Sarah crossed the finish line together hand in hand and arms held aloft in shared delight.
Wendy S completed her first ever 10k race in an excellent time of 1hr 4mins and has so far raised £375 for Mesothelioma UK.
Heather A and Julie also completed their first ever 10k Race and, along with Heidi, were raising money for Cancer Research.
We all agreed that it was a great day with an amazing atmosphere and we all felt humbled and privileged to be surrounded by so many inspirational people running to raise money for so many
worthy causes. Between us we have raised over £1,200 and this figure is still rising.
The times were
We were fortunate to have benefited from the support, encouragement and wise words from Neil in the lead up to the event and so we were well prepared. Or so we thought! The glorious sunshine and resulting high temperatures were not conditions that we were used to running in.
It was a flat course with some gentle inclines, barely noticeable after all those hill reps we have endured on 'Neil's Hill' , and there were clearly signed distance markers. The crowds of enthusiastic supporters and various live music events along the way encouraged us to keep running despite the heat.
There was a much needed water station between 4 & 5km and another one would have been very welcome at a point further on. The 'run through' cooling shower was very refreshing and gave us temporary respite from the sun.
Although it was not a day for PBs (Personal Bests), due to the volume of runners and the beautiful weather conditions, there were some noteworthy personal achievements amongst us.
Heather Cooper completed her first ever 10k run in 1hr 22mins, which was even more remarkable when this included stopping to administer 1st Aid to an exhausted and dehydrated runner en route.
Sarah Quigley achieved a PB at 5km but then flagged by the 7km mark. She persevered and was helped by the support of the crowds and Wendy B's last Jelly Baby! Wendy and Sarah crossed the finish line together hand in hand and arms held aloft in shared delight.
Wendy S completed her first ever 10k race in an excellent time of 1hr 4mins and has so far raised £375 for Mesothelioma UK.
Heather A and Julie also completed their first ever 10k Race and, along with Heidi, were raising money for Cancer Research.
We all agreed that it was a great day with an amazing atmosphere and we all felt humbled and privileged to be surrounded by so many inspirational people running to raise money for so many
worthy causes. Between us we have raised over £1,200 and this figure is still rising.
The times were
Wendy
Swindells : 1:04:17
Sarah Quigley
: 1:06:59
Wendy Boardman
: 1:07:34
Julie Rawcliffe
: 1:12:59
Heather Auty
: 1:12:37
Cheryl Evans
: 1:13:13
Heidi O'Brien : 1:18:52
Heather Cooper
: 1:22:10
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