An interesting run as we passed through Teesside’s Industrial Heritage. Over the Newport Bridge which used to let ships through delivering and transporting coal and goods to Stockton. The River is straight because it was cut to make it easy for the vessels.
Matthew Wright waits patiently recording our efforts. Runners smile and try to look fresh. Supporters cheered as we passed the Barrage that now controls the tidal flow.
As we wobbled over the Millennium Bridge the marshal reassured us only 3 kms to go. Then we snake through the canals of Stockton’s little Venice. On a Sunny day people sit out and Swans swim along the waterways.
May blossom confetti showered us as we ran to the finish line. Then finally Lisa Johnson is there to cheer us over the finish.
Familiar faces congratulate us for completing and funnel us to pick up our goodie bag with a welcome bottle of water and chocolate. We chat to our running friends and relax in the sun before we return home.
~ By Anne Bulmer
Results:
37 Roger Davies 0:40:23
128 Gareth Maloney 0:47:01
319 Anne Bulmer 0:57:37
327 Martin Weatherill 0:58:09