CCBN Fun Run 2006
Sunday 3rd September
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The race start which saw the brave souls
compete in this 5km race. |
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Trudi won the race and Jim took part
as well as presenting the medals as CCBN Sports Officer.
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This was
the 7th Annual Fun Run and maybe the last time it will be
hosted by Blackthorns Sun Club near Bedford, Bedfordshire.
There
were 7 Men and this year there were 2 entrants in the Ladies
category, which is double the usual number!
The Race
took place over 5km.
Some
might take it more seriously than others but they all put in
practise and were determined to do their best and improve their own
lap times.
We had
runners arrive as early as Friday night to stay over and prepare for
the Sunday event. In fact we had one runner who seemed to spend all
day Saturday circling the club site and never appearing to tire.
When he wasn’t running, he was in the pool swimming! What endless
energy he portrayed!
There was a little
disappointment in the air when it was decided at the last minute to
change the route of the run. Instead of the usual 3 laps of the
whole site; along the paths, in and out of grassy areas and through
the wooded part of the club grounds; the Sports Officer decided
necessary safety precautions had to be taken due to the conditions
on the day. The recent wet weather suggested the usual route might
have slippery areas and present a risk of injury. The run was
therefore limited to 8 laps of the roadway. |
This circles the
interior of our lovely woodland setting. It is not as solid as a public
highway but it is hard underfoot compared to the usual ground.
It might well
look and sound easier than the more varied course but the road is deceiving
and it is not as level as you might first think!
To many of us,
just walking round once is a fair example of fitness and to run round is
beyond the majority of us; but to run round 8 times is really an
achievement and the entrants certainly earnt their medals and deserve our
admiration!
The youngsters
took their turn and with a mixture of running and walking they all completed
their course of 1.6km. Again, they are to be admired!!
Look out on the
CCBN website and in their magazine, for details of where the next run will
be held and meanwhile, keep practising!!
The rest of us
will continue to be dedicated supporters and spectators!!
Well done
everyone!
