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Monday, 27 June 2011

Looking back to the Half Marathon

Thanks to Caroline Brand, I have got together a collection of photos from yesterday's memorable Half Marathon for the Manx runners.

Guernsey's Lee Merrien breaks away from the pack...
...which is made up of Sean Trott of Bermuda, Kevin Loundes and Steve Dawes of Guernsey
Martin Malone and Ed Gumbley followed their plan to work together in the early stages, and have Bermuda's Stephen Allen for company
Hannah Howard leads a bike-mounted marshal. The marshals did a brilliant job, not only keeping the competitors safe but also encouraging the many spectators around the course to give the runners plenty of vocal support
Gail Griffiths chases Bermuda's Deon Breary through the track after eight miles. Gail pulled away over the last five miles to finish more than two minutes ahead of her Bermudan rival 
Kev crosses the line to clinch the silver medal...
...and sinks to his knees in relief/exhaustion (take your pick!)
A wonderful performance from Ed, still looking full of running as he finishes in a great sixth place
Martin also looking very strong as he finishes in a fine ninth place
Hannah powers down the finishing straight, successfully managing to avoid throwing up until about two seconds after she crossed the line in fifth place!
Gail comes home in sixth place with another superb run, gaining revenge on Guernsey's Nikki Neal (in the background) who beat her in Aland two years ago

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