Congratulations to Rachel who completed her first marathon at Lake Windermere last weekend. The triumph was sealed in a time of 5hrs 6mins, no mean feat considering the elevation of the course which in her words was, "mountainous"!- Don't believe her check it out at: http://www.gillman.org.uk/misc/windermere-elevation-2007.jpg
Lots of effort went in during the previous months of training, as well as on the day itself- so a big WELL DONE!!
During Rachel's enforced absence due to "marathon recovery" I have been press-ganged into a spot of running myself. Wearing the number 45 bib, I represented York Knavesmire Harriers on Tuesday night in the Tadcaster 10k, known by all to be a particularly hellatious run encompassing some "everest-like peaks". Those of you who believe the Vale of York to be pancake-like, I urge to to re-study the local topography. (ok I may be exaggerating slightly, but there were some nasty hills)!
As you can see from the link below, I did the vest proud and trundled in on 56 and a bit mins to claim 169th spot just ahead of an asthmatic, octagenarian double-amputee..... With performances like that, not for much longer will rachel be the Haile Gebreselassie of U10!
