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AGC JOURNAL 2016

Clarendon

Marathon 2016

By Captain Chris Grass

Having achieved success in
2014 and 2015 in the mixed
team category, a bold and
more challenging task faced
the AGC; to enter four relay
teams in the 2016 Clarendon
Marathon covering all three
team categories (Male,
Female and Mixed Team).
This provided the ideal
opportunity to bring together

more runners from across the was enjoyable and competitive, it was The main marathon gets under way. Chris Grass crossing the start line
decided to enter relay teams, giving the
Corps, allowing for our novice participants the opportunity to select a leg
and experienced running length (between 5 and 7 miles) that suited Female Team
their ability. Team selection started not
enthusiasts to compete long after the AGC Cross Country Relay Captain Kate Milligan
against a broad spectrum of Championships in July 2016. Captain Gemma Morgan
athletes, from local running Corporal Nerys Jones
Captain Sophie Morris
clubs to semi-professionals. Selection

History has taught that when entering Mixed Team 1
Training an AGC relay team for the Clarendon Captain Chris Grass
Marathon, the original team(s) selection Corporal Nicolene Van-Staden
never survives first contact. Thankfully Private Mark Langman
For those unaware, the Clarendon some willing volunteers came to the Private Sanda Olamide
Marathon route is run between Salisbury forefront and made themselves available
and Winchester. Although an extremely the night before the race. Mixed Team 2
picturesque run, preparation for the
Clarendon Marathon is absolutely vital; Corporal Yasu (Taz) Esaki
90% of the 26.2 mile route is off road and Male Team Private Helen Umerah
features challenging ground and steep Captain Dave Hurst Private Cameron Ward
hills - the inclines certainly take runners Corporal Kenny Baah Captain Jim Douglas
by surprise. In order to get maximum Private Jed Hayes
participation and ensure that the event Corporal James Richardson
Winchester Rotary Club President, Fiona Whitehouse with Clarendon
Marathon Committee Chairman, JJ Heath-Caldwell

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