Xmas Five Miler
December 2010
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19th of December saw the inaugural run of the - "East Garston
Festive 5 Miler". A five mile race over roads and tracks
within the parish. The event was the brainchild of Andrew James and
Freddie Tulloch. |
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| Registration
for the event took place in The Social Club, immediately prior to
the race itself. |
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competitors started from Back Street and enjoyed a
lovely run round the picturesque village of East Garston, before setting
about the long stretch of hill to Pounds Farm. The route continued
down Summerdown Gallops, a tough yet rewarding course with spectacular
views from the top of the famous Lambourn Downs. |
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30 minutes later the runners started to appear at the finishing line,
with Andrew James at the head of the field. |
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younger residents were not left out and look as though they thouroughly
enjoyed their mini-race. |
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| Presentations
were made to the catogory winners by East Garston Parish Councillor
- Lady Eyre. (Monica) |
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photos
:Martyn Wright:
Full Results Listing
| A Final
word of thanks from Freddie Tulloch. Special Thanks to all listed below for their help in ensuring the success of this event. |
Maria Carver for help with registrations Adele and Wendy for running the Social Club bar Nick Wallis who gritted the roads for us Simon McNeil for starting the race Pete and Emma Stone for recording the finishing times Richard Beeson for producing amazing signs Martyn Wright for taking such great photos Lady Eyre for giving out prizes Ken for putting the event up on the website! |
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