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Crossing the finish line

24 August 2026

Race report: Autumn marathon weekend

Five members ran their first marathon, two ran their fastest, and one ran it dressed as a banana. A weekend to remember.

Marathon weekend is always a highlight of the club calendar and this year eight of us made the start line. The weather did its best to spoil things with a headwind on the return leg, but the results speak for themselves.

The numbers

  • 5 first-time marathoners — all finished
  • 2 personal bests (Aisha 3:28, Chris 3:51)
  • 1 banana costume, 1 very sore pair of legs

Massive thanks to the club members who cycled the course with bottles and gels, and to the coaches for sixteen weeks of long Sunday runs.

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