Four members of Teesdale AC ( Leslie, Barbara, Jane and Amanda travelled from the North East to London to participate in the much heralded 2021 Virgin London Marathon, the first “live London” since the onset of the pandemic.
Covid protocols required a wave start meaning that runners commenced their journey from Blackheath to the Mall at different times to provide for greater participant separation.
First off the line for Teesdale AC were Leslie Chapman and Jane Gill, thereafter followed by Barbara Crawley and Amanda Pettitt.
This proved to be a joyous and enthusiastically supported event with crowds lining the route cheering participants on through changeable weather conditions which (almost!) saw four seasons in one day.
The London Marathon continues to prove a huge draw for runners from all over the world and from all points on the running spectrum.
It also provides an invaluable opportunity for charities to raise funds for the work they undertake.
Amanda Pettitt for example ran for Muscular Dystrophy U.K. and is delighted to have raised over £3,500.
Sadly, one Teesdale AC runner, Caroline Hamilton was unable to participate having to defer due to a late injury but having supported her fellow Teesdale AC participants looks forward eagerly to the 2022 race.
