Well done to everybody that took part in stage 1. We hope you enjoyed the course and look forward to seeing you at the Portland race on January 26th 2008. Dont eat too many mince pies over christmas!
Race report: Please scroll down.
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Marathon:
Race Report:
The idyllic coastal village of Little Haven in Pembrokeshire played host to the opening race of the Endurancelife Coastal Trail Series 07/08. Despite one of the most glorious winters days possible on the Friday, come Saturday morning, everyone woke up to grey overcast skies. The prospect of a very wet, windswept occasion looked certain. Fortunately for the majority of the day, the rain held off, but everyone certainly felt the wind rush through their hair. This just added to the wild, exposed trail running experience that they were promised.
With everyone registered and briefed, participants donned their race attire, race numbers and Sport Ident dibbers, and were ready for the off. A short climb out of Little Haven and it was straight onto the scenic coastal paths. Following a well marked course, competitors weaved their way along the coast above isolated coves, steep cliffs and sandy bays. Whilst negotiating undulating cliff paths, muddy tracks, and some twisty road sections, hopefully everyone took a minute to take in the spectacular views.
At intermittent intervals, competitors encountered checkpoints and water stations. Here they were greeted by friendly local marshals, all happy volunteers from the events’ official beneficiary, The Welsh Air Ambulance Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru. After dibbing and re-hydrating, it was back onto the exposed, rugged course.
After completing this tough race, participants retreated to The Castle, the cosy village pub where a hot tasty meal awaited. Helpful pub staff and friendly locals made for a great atmosphere and a welcomed escape from the howling winds outside. Successful finishers bagged themselves a stylish event T-shirt and unique dog-tag style finishers’ medal. For those who had definitely had their weetabix for breakfast, a place on the winners’ podium was secured. Congratulations, and dozens of fantastic Endurancelife buffs and a variety of trail running kit from LaFuma were distributed as prizes to all the category winners, and runners up.
Winners of the open senior category were as follows:
10K – Men: Greg Hanton, 0:51:37. Women: Elizabeth Ryan, 0:59:13
Half Marathon – Men: James Mackay, 1:44:36. Women: Kat Driver, 1:49:38
Marathon – Men: Mark Green, 3:16:30. Women: Phil Richards, 3:56:15
Stage 1 >> Pembrokeshire was a great start to the Coastal Trail Series, and hopefully wetted people’s appetite for Stage 2 >> Portland. Taking place on 26th January 2008, this is the perfect opportunity for people to kick start their New Year fitness regime.
Well done and thanks to everyone who took part in CTS Stage 1 >> Pembrokeshire, we hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you at Stage 2 >> Portland.
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