Medway Mile success
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Hundreds gathered in Rochester to mark the two year countdown to
the Olympics by running a mile around the town last night
(Tuesday).
The Medway Mile's family and adult/elite races began outside the
Cathedral, just beside Boley Hill car park, while the children’s
events and the Finish line for all the events were within the
Rochester Castle gardens.
About 2,000 people registered for the free event, organised by
Medway Council.
The main race went up Boley Hill, across Vines Lane, down Crow
Lane, through the High Street, back into Boley Hill, into Epaul
Lane and then into and round the Rochester Castle gardens for the
finish.
There was also music provided by Jazz Projects Big Band and
Bloco Fogo, face painting and craft activities.
Rochester ultramarathon runner, Jack Denness, who completed a
135-mile run across Nevada's Death Valley earlier this month,
opened the main race and gave medals to the winners.
He was given an outstanding sporting achievement award by
Medway Council before the medal ceremony.
He said: "It was a great event that really brought out the
communtiy spirit and helped people stay healthy and active.
"I'm extremely proud and honoured to have been awarded the
certificate and was delighted to have been invited to play a
part."
For photographs and a full report, see Friday's Medway
Messenger.
Wednesday, July 28 2010
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