Three Counties Running Club members participate in London Landmarks Half Marathon
Three Counties Running Club members took part in The London Landmarks Half Marathon – a closed road, central London run and the only half marathon to go through both the City of London and City of Westminster.
The event is organised by baby charity, Tommy’s to benefit themselves and many other good causes.
The event is not your average half marathon. From cultural landmarks and heritage to the city’s quirky and hidden secrets, runner get to explore the capital on a route like no other.
This year runners got to experience a brand-new route with the event starting on the iconic Pall Mall, before runners took in the sights and sounds of London’s awe-inspiring landmarks, eventually finishing outside Downing Street.
Seven members took part with Three Counties RC also running to raise money and awareness for some great charities.
Steve Whitelam was running for The Pituitary Foundation, Mandy Doggett was taking part for Parkinson’s UK and Ewa Szczygielska was raising money for Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide.
First home for the club was Phil Newton who was using the race as a training run for Leeds marathon.
Newton’s time was 1.47.41.
Sarah Johnson and Claire Smithee crossed the line together in 2.08.42, Szczygielska ran a fantastic five-minute personal best in 2.29.49, Whitelam finished in 2.28.54, Doggett in 2.55.12 and Janette Smith 3.00.54.
The weather was lovely, the scenery fantastic and lots of money was raised.
Parkrun
King’s Lynn: Gary Bligh 19.36 25th/345, Mark Mattless 20.10 (PB) 30th/345, Rickie Trundle 21.04 43rd/345, Les Phillips 25.20 (PB), Colin Apps 25.25, Anne-Marie Mattless 29.10, Kim Coultard 29.37, Joely Apps 31.36, Alice Ingman 31.55, Tamara Barnes 33.01, Keith White 33.02.
Blickling: Sarah Johnson 25.18.
March: Craig Freestone 20.28 6th/128, Dawn Ball 26.45, Tracey Else 28.27, Victoria May 31.16, Sally Fawkes 34.11.
Hunstanton: Steve Rhodes 26.37, Sandra Rhodes 34.13.
Sandringham: Jonny Clark 24.48, Jodie Clark 33.11.
