Poppy Half Marathon & Quarter Marathon 2014, Bexhill

It was a very windy!  There was so much foam whipped up by the wind along the promenade that it looked like it had been snowing.  But it was also mild and the sun shone much of the time, as around 1200 people took to the somewhat eccentric Bexhill course in aid of a wide variety of charities.

Poppy Half Marathon 2014, Bexhill (1370 pics)

The Poppy Run 2014, Dymchurch + RBL ice bucket challenge

Dymchurch staged Kent's only Poppy Run race.  81 runners completed the 5K out and back course, which was followed by a charity ice bucket challenge.

The Poppy Run 2014, Dymchurch (211 pics)

Deal Tri Air Ambulance charity fancy dress fun ride

This event was due to happen around Christmas time but was postponed due to the weather...hence the somewhat bizarre spectacle of Santa rubbing shoulders with the Easter Bunny in the middle of April ;)

The ride took place to raise funds for the Kent Air Ambulance, and as a memorial to Deal Tri member Dan Squire who was tragically killed in September last year.

I rarely snap cyclists.  My attempts at slow shutter speed shots were...I think 'awful' is putting it mildly ;)  But it was a fun event which I enjoyed.

Deal Tri Air Ambulance charity ride (132 pics)

Eastbourne Half Marathon 2014

A mixture of sunshine and dark cloud greeted the runners, along with a strong, persistent and very cold wind.  Turnout was high, and a large number of spectators lined the prom and Princes Park throughout the race.  Various charities were particularly well supported - always nice to see people out there doing their bit.
Eastbourne Half Marathon 2014 (560 pics)

Deal Tri Bra Run 2014

The 10th anniversary of this race, and apparently the final one.  Hope to see something similar return next year, maybe supporting a different charity or with a new organiser (Sally Scoggins is stepping aside after a decade's service).  Weather wasn't too bad at the start of the race.  Later a downpour arrived but I had left by that stage, vainly chasing another event which I consequently missed...  A smaller set that usual, and the general standard is poor.  Just wasn't on form at this race.

Deal Tri Bra Run 2014 (85 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)

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)

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)

Brighton Marathon 2013

Britain's second biggest marathon.  After a cold and wet start, the sun emerged and it was extremely warm by the time most of the runners came in.

Organisation wasn't great - Madeira Drive was one vast scrum of people and their efforts to move from one place to another was severely hampered by the extremely annoying hi-viz jobsworths, of which there appeared to be hundreds.  Toilet facilities were exceptionally poor given the number of spectators.  I snapped the final part of the race perched up on the prom, being constantly jostled - thankfully I took my teleconverter.

The race was overshadowed by the tragic death of 23 year old Sam Harper Brighouse.



Brighton Marathon (317 pics)

Givaudan Ashford 10K 2012

Very cold start to the day, and awful hazy light.  Struggled to properly expose shots...as is obvious from the snaps.

Givaudan Ashford 10K 2012 (159 pics)

Folkestone Rotary half marathon 2012

Large field, friendly bunch, no rain.  Decent race.  The lovely sunshine we had for the Folkestone 10K unfortunately didn't put in another appearance.

Folkestone Rotary half marathon 2102 (154 pics)

Faversham 10K 2012

One of the worst races I've snapped, mostly because of the small group of people a little way down who insisted on stretching the tape to breaking point and encroaching right into the track area where the runners ran as they returned to the school grounds, making it difficult and at times impossible to get shots.  The race itself was a good one.  Weather was dull and gloomy but the rain held off.

Faversham 10K 2012 (318 pics)

Deal Bra Run 2013

Perfect start to the year - glorious blue skies and mild temperatures.  Large turnout of both runners and spectators for this fun event.  Once again, some excellent costumes were in evidence.  The start of the race was marred somewhat by an irresponsible dog owner letting her two pets constantly impede the runners while she gossiped on the phone...but overall an excellent event, though the sun was directly in my face at the finish line, so the later snaps are a bit...crap really ;).


Deal Bra Run 2013 (181 pics)

Great Valley Run 2012, Bishopsbourne

Fancy dress charity fun run starting and finishing at the Mermaid Inn, Bishopsbourne, in aid of Pilgrims Hospices.  Just over 40 runners donned all manner of costumes and took to the lanes around the village for this post Xmas jaunt.


Great Valley Run 2012 (82 pics)

Folkestone Race for Life 2012

There was a huge turnout in the warm sunshine for this major charity event in aid of Cancer Research. Approximately 3000 ladies took part.


Folkestone Race for Life 2012 (188 pics)

Deal Bra Run 2012

Charity 5K fun run in aid of Breast Cancer Care, held on New Year's Day each year.  Some fabulous outfits to be seen.  Many braved hangovers mere hours after seeing in 2012 to take part - there were a few pairs of wobbly legs ;)


Deal Bra Run 2012 (145 pics)

Kent Christmas Cracker 2011, Fowlmead Country Park

Very cold day, but bright.  Nearly killed myself getting to Fowlmead on black ice.  But survived and here are the snaps to prove it ;)


Kent Christmas Cracker 2011 (193 pics)