Tuesday, March 19, 2013
2013 Hastings Half Marathon preview
It is expected that the Kenyan Challenge will continue, with Matthew Kimutai and Peter Emase battling it out for victory, but watch Ethiopian Hailu Million who is a vastly improving athlete, and could split the Kenyans. Polloine Wanyjiku (Kenya) is the outstanding female athlete, and I see no one able to beat her. The Sussex County Half Marathon championships, for which over 320 runners have qualified, will be contested by hot favourite James Baker (Chichester) RN 1143, Who is the most prolific and successful runner in Sussex, but it is hoped that local athlete Daniel Anderson RN 3157, will give him a Race, and both be in the top ten overall places. Also watch for the evergreen Jamie Larkin RN 3158, and the improving James Mountford RN 2566,for both County and local awards. The top female athlete looks to be Samantha Alvarez RN. 50, who could do the double of county and local victories, and be in top five on day. Watch out for Pete Prescott (2147) carrying his Olympic Torch. More bands are lining the route than ever this year, to give all the participants the best possible support and encouragement. And with over 150 charities / needy causes represented thousands of pounds are expected to be raised. Lots of fancy dress and interesting characters and items to add to the atmosphere. Late entries are still coming in.Enter 'online at www.hastings-half.co.uk but you will have to collect your number on race morning. Come early. Eric Hardwick M.B.E. Race Director, Hastings Half Marathon. 19th March 2013 Proud and Honoured to be Carrying The Olympic Torch at Hastings on 17th July 2012 29th Hastings Half Marathon on the 24th March 2013. Also Hosting the Sussex Athletics Half Marathon Championships Enter now at Visit http://www.hastings-half.co.uk/
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