The course. Rough underfoot, a mixture of tarmac, dirt track and sand/gravel, with sweeping views of the entire course throughout - the course is unique.
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Runners called to the start line.
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C&C taking to the front en-masse. Someone's running vest wasn't washed at 30 degrees.
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David Harrison perfecting the art of levitation.
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David Harrison and Jonathan Escalante-Phillips surveying the competition.
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On your marks...
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...get set...
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...goooooooooooo!
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And off they go into the sunset.
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Volunteers, young, and slightly younger, waiting for the runners to arrive.
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The final furlong seemed fairly long.
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One of the top placed finishers - I think 1st.
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Maz Firouzi, one of the top placed finishers - I think 2nd.
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Tom Vickery, another one of the top placed finishers - I think 3rd.
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Miguel Branco - 1st C&C I think.
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John Oakes making it look way too easy whilst dipping under 17 minutes. 2nd C&C I think.
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Alan Pritchard in close pursuit. 3rd C&C I think.
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John Uff, and Jonathan Escalante-Phillips.
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David Harrison on his way to a sterling PB.
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Another clear case of not washing at 30 degrees. Is this a new fashion? If it is I might skip this one and wait for the next one to come along!
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Now we are presented with a clear case of good washing technique. Take note.
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John Kazer.
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David Edwards on his way to another 5k PB and pushing to break into 18 minutes. I make that three 5k PBs in two weeks!
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Mark.
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Matthew Applegate hunched and heel striking. A lesson in how not to run. I was tired! -Matthew
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Andy Irvine.
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Alex Downie.
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Martin Kreetzer followed by Carmel McEniery and finally Bridget Kiely.
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Bridget Kiely.
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Carol Stanier.
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The inevitable post race C&C enclave is forming.
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David & Matt discussing PBs.
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Matt clearly getting carried away with the conversation.
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Adam Poole collecting the results, and a fair few good ones there were too.
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From left to right, Andy Irvine, John Kazer and Jonathan Escalante-Phillips enjoying a post race chat.
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From left to right, Bridget Kiely, Carmel McEniery and Alex Downie.
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Dan Bayles.
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Matthew, Mark, David and John.
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The award ceremony. John Oakes (pictured) receiving the award for best overall male, and most thoroughly deserved it is too.
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The sun sets on the Kevin Henry League for 2010 - there is always next year. What a fabulous event.
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