HOW I RAN IN SCARBOROUGH – FAIR!

There’s nothing I like more than seeing a fun run taking place somewhere, so I was delighted to go to Scarborough to take part in the Yorkshire Coast 10k run. As you might expect, McCain was the proud sponsors of this run as it was in their own backyard. Over 1000 people pitched up to have a go – a great turnout!

I’ve done my time running in all weathers, chasing training goals. These days, I like a bit of sunshine with a gentle cooling breeze. You might think there would be no chance of that in North Yorkshire during October, but you’d be wrong. Conditions were perfect and I was glad to get my running shoes on.

I’d been asked to officially start the race before plodding off myself, in the company of a rather fragile looking Iwan Thomas. I was interested in his pre-race preparation, which seemed to have consisted of a very late night out. Good news for me, because he was only too happy to lope round at my speed. We eventually came home in around 50 minutes. A fairly sedate and enjoyable pace!

The McCain Track and Field Roadshow was also in town. Steph Twell also popped over to pull the starter gun for the 2.5k Fun Run. McCain has put on athletics roadshows up and down the country throughout the summer and they have been brilliant. I’ve really enjoyed watching people having a go at athletics, under the friendly and watchful gaze of some of our biggest stars.

The future health of the sport will be determined by how many kids get involved through events like this. Whatever your level, athletics wants you and you’ll get healthier from being involved. If that’s not a win-win, I don’t know what is!

Entrance money from the run has been put towards the fund for a proper track in Scarborough. Currently, athletes have to travel to York for training. I used to have to do a fair bit of traveling myself, so I know how much benefit local kids will get from their own facility. The sooner they can get the money together, the better.

Like most runners, I like a good plate of food after I’ve put some work in. I have to say that the scampi and chips I had in Scarborough were the best I’ve ever eaten anywhere. I’m sure the chips were McCain, by the way!



Sally x