Myself and Derek Lord drove accross the Pennines early Sunday morning in driving rain and a howling wind to race at the Humberbridge Half Marathon .As we neared Hull the weather changed for the better and as we arrived at the race car park the sun began to pop its head out .We arrived early so we could have a look around and have a warm up .In no time at all we set off on our half marathon .A couple of miles of a loop saw us on to the famous Humberbridge which is nearly one and a half miles long .We were now heading toward Lincolnshire having set of from Yorkshire and crossing the estuary of the Humber .Derek drove on hard and fast , leaving me in his wake ,his fitness paying dividends these days .The day was now becoming very hot and was sapping our energy .The part of the route in Lincolnshire was most challenging with a hill at four miles and a beast of a climb which lasted for well over a mile at the nine mile mark .I must admit I struggled after that lengthy climb as did Derek . A few more twists and turns lay ahead then back on the bridge to head to the finish . Crowds of people by now were cheering everybody on as the last mile or two became even harder as the sun beat down , then it was off the bridge and a few hundred metres running to the end .
It was great to hear Derek shouting me home so I managed a little effort and passed a couple of runners with a few metres to go , I was wacked . Overall a great race and atmosphere and the bridge made it a special occasion .
Derek 1hr 36 .
Dave 1hr 42 .
Dave Pearson.
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