Canterbury Half Marathon 2013

A large field of runners gathered on one of the hottest days of the year.  The glorious sunshine was a welcome sight for the spectators, somewhat less so for the runners, many of whom were caught out by the intensity of the heat after forecasts suggested it would be many degrees lower than it turned out to be.  Must have been particularly arduous going for poor old Bagpuss ;)

Canterbury Half Marathon 2013 (276 pics)

Great Valley Run & Walk 2013, Bishopsbourne

It's that time of year again.  Once more, a group of slightly unhinged folks took to the scenic lanes of Bishopsbourne in all manner of fancy dress, in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.  Weather was lovely once the cloud shifted.  Great fun and jovial atmosphere, as usual.

Great Valley Run 2013 (107 pics)

Kent Christmas Cracker 5 2013, Fowlmead Country Park

Bit of a wild day.  Very strong gusty winds and frequent heavy rain.  Combined with very poor light, it certainly made for very challenging conditions in which to be snapping.  Race itself was excellent.  I have a feeling a lot of these runners actually prefer it when the weather is shocking ;)  Excellent turnout, especially in view of the conditions.  Plenty of fun festive costumes.  Really enjoyed this one.  At least it wasn't cold ;)

Kent Christmas Cracker 2013 (247 pics)

Herne Bay Race for Life 2013

Another collection of pink ladies running for Cancer Research.

Herne Bay Race for Life 2013 (215 pics)

Folkestone Race for Life 2013

Very large turnout for this annual fun charity race.

Folkestone Race for Life 2013 (275 pics)

Sittingbourne Invicta 10K 2013

A rare pleasant day amid the largely cold, dull and depressing spring of 2013.  Good turnout and a decent race.

Sittingbourne Invicta 10K 2013 (220 pics)

Maidstone Race for Life 5K 2013

The Maidstone Race for Life 5K followed the 10K run and saw another huge surge of pink spread across Mote Park.

Maidstone Race for Life 5K 2013 (207 pics)

Maidstone Race for Life 10K 2013

Perfect weather.  Flawless blue skies and 28C.  The start of the July heatwave.  The glorious surroundings of Mote Park provided the ideal venue for this huge event.  Was taken aback by the sheer number of ladies, mostly bedecked in pink, who turned out in sweltering conditions for this very worthy cause.

Maidstone Race for Life 10K 2013 (301 pics)

Folkestone Coastal 10K 2013

Dull day with awful light.

Folkestone Coastal 10K 2013 (180 pics)

Maidstone Harriers Turkey Run 2013

Generally mild day for December, with a decent bit of sunshine at times.  As per 2012, excellent event, with plenty of silly outfits and assorted funny team names.

The Turkey Run 2013 (361 pics)

Stelling Minnis 10K 2013

Largely pleasant day for the quite small but very friendly and scenic Stelling Minnis 10K.  Worth the trip just for the picturesque countryside around the village.  Race was won by the familiar figure of Canterbury Harriers' Peter Hogben.



Stelling Minnis 10K 2013 (202 pics)

Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2013

Have rarely experienced such a big turnaround in temperatures.  Was mind numbingly freezing on the ride to Paddock Wood, but the sun emerged and it was about 12C by the time the runners started coming in.  Excellent race, very large field, but the sheer volume of spectators and people milling about made it difficult to snap.



Paddock Wood Half Marathon 2013 (337 pics)

Alan Green Memorial 10 Miler 2013

After a cold and grey start, the sun unexpectedly emerged and by the time the runners were returning, the temperature had climbed considerably and it had turned into a lovely day.



Alan Green 10 Miler 2013 (368 pics)