Monday, October 04, 2010

Loch Ness Marathon 2010

Walked up to Aspenwood Cottage gate to watch and cheer on the Loch Ness Marathon runners pass by en route from Whitebridge to Bught Park in Inverness. This year has the largest entry field in the history of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running with more than 8,600 runners from 41 different countries.There are several events as well as the 26 mile Marathon - the River Ness 10K, the 10K Corporate Challenge, the 5K Fun Run and, new this year, the Wee Nessie 400m for pre-school children.
First past the winning post was a Great Britain International, although originally born in Ethiopia, Tomas Abyn who first won this race 7 years ago. He finished in 2hrs 20mins and 50secs. The winning female was also from Ethiopia and was competing for the first time and finished about 20 minutes later.
Even though it was raining we all cheered on the runners, some very colourfully dressed, as they thundered or limped along in front of us. Last year one of our guests took part in the Marathon and completed it. This year a guest was intending to participate but sadly had to pull out due to an injury but he did walk up from Aspenwood Cottage to watch and cheer on his two friends who were able to compete.
 As we walked back home the rain stopped and the sun came out so the rest of the Marathon was completed in  sunshine which must have been alot easier-if that is possible- and much more pleasant and scenic for all concerned.

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