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AGC JOURNAL 2016

On the narrow track before Pitton Village
The Competition Endnote
turned up to cheer competitors on at the
Race day soon arrived and provided relay change points. Despite the terrain Despite being so close to winning, the
perfect conditions for the event with and heat, all teams did exceptionally well - teams were anything but down hearted
plenty of sunshine and blue skies. The it was a nail biting wait for the final results, and each runner earned themselves a
day represented a good spread of running particularly for the female relay team who medal and Clarendon Marathon tee shirt.
experience from across the Corps, ranging maintained a strong performance against The teams shall return next year with the
from those who had never run a race Winchester Athletics Club. aim of improving individual efforts and
before (Kate Milligan) to a soldier still reclaiming the title.
undergoing his phase 2 training (Cameron The Results
Ward). All runners arrived bright and early Editor’s Note
to register and enjoy the pre-race buzz All 16 competitors met at the end of the
that was created by the competitors and race for refreshments and to hear the If you are looking for a marathon which is
spectators. Added to this, the team had much anticipated results. The female relay off road, picturesque and challenging then
the pleasure of the company of Assistant team did exceptionally well, but were a running the Clarendon is the ultimate.
Regimental Secretary, Major (Retired) frustrating 24 seconds behind the winning The route takes you from Salisbury to
Joe Bright who was one of the official team. Winchester along the ancient Clarendon
photographers. Having a photographer Way with a few extra turns here and there
to hand meant that Taz no longer needed Results to make up a full 26.2 miles. More than
to continually take selfies for his Physical 90% is off road, with the trail following
Training Instructor’s collage. Mixed Team 1: 3 hours, 2 minutes, 5 country tracks and paths - many of which
seconds. 2nd in category, 3rd overall have not changed since being travelled by
After a quick warm up and lots of the ancient Kings and Queens of England.
hydration, the race start gun sounded Male Team: 3 hours, 9 minutes, 45 The marathon event was first run in 1998.
at 1000hrs and the teams set off at a seconds. 3rd in category, 5th overall It was founded and organised by Paul
promising pace to tackle the first leg. The Elderkin, a keen runner and member of a
route was well signposted by the Clarendon Mixed Team 2: 3 hours, 18 minutes, 25 local Hash House Harriers Club. In 2012,
Organisers, so all runners were soon off seconds. 6th in category, 3rd overall Paul passed the management of the race
road and making their way through over to the Rotary Clubs of Winchester and
the woodlands and hills. By midday the Female Team: 3 hours, 19 minutes, 21 Salisbury.
runners might not have appreciated the seconds. 8th in category, 2nd overall
heat, but it certainly provided an excellent
environment for the many supporters that The finish at King’s School in Winchester

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