Time: 3:51It was a magical day...Good bits - the crowds, the free oranges, giving all the kids high-fives along the way (until someone said be careful they may try to nick your watch), a priest at about mile 3 splashing the runners with holy water
-shirts of the runners and screaming support over and over again, kids offering sweets, local shops and pubs offering chocolate bars and fruits, the reverend blessing you, the bands playing, the marshals struggling to provide you water and on every corner the crowds
pack. Three triathlon distances, an adults’ and kids’ duathlon
of beer this weekend and a big kiss for my lovelywife Petra, Shannon, Molly and Niall(the kids), Sharon and Mark (Handshakefor Mark-no kisses!)Index of all quotesNext quote
previous visit, the crowds were brilliant. Oh and we made a tidy wedge for Phab Kids too! Nick, Ridgers and Lizzie alias the LAW from Stafford.Index of all quotesNext quote
-ordination, plus plenty of mud, glorious mud...Two races, plus the biggest hot tub in the landWhether you’re a fun runner, charity fundraiser or hardened adventure runner, there are two races to choose from in the Dirty Weekend, plus two junior races for the kids
from the marathon to the Goofy was a good idea - but that's what happened! And what was the point in just me doing it when my whole family ran? So, it was decided - the parents do the Goofy and the kids (aged 7 and 9) do their own Mini-Goofy Challenge
in the local district and engage in athletics sessions," he says. "We hold taster sessions every day at primary schools to encourage children to keep healthy through running. We see around 650 kids a week and also attend after-school clubs – including
When: October 16 2011Where: Palma, MajorcaFirst Man: Mark Dalkins (2:34:17)First Woman: Sonja Oberem (2:51:53)Last Finisher: 6:00:35No. of finishers: 9205 (across the marathon, half-marathon, 10K and kids' events)White sandy beaches lined with palm
readers responding to today's poll say they 'loathed' running at school, compared with a mere 18 per cent who 'loved' it. To have your say and check the latest results, see the poll box on the left-hand side of the forum page.Cross-country = Abuse of kids
