CHIN-UP

Well done and a big thank you to everyone who took part in the 2007 CHIN-UP Beach Run.

Congratulations to Ash Henderson (left) and Angharad Porteous (right) for winning the Mens’ and Womens’ categories.

The day started off fine with a gentle breeze blowing in-shore. The tent was set up and last minute matters attended to. Unfortunately, the weather deteriorated rapidly and what felt like a gale sprang up, taking the tent flying down the beach with intrepid helpers Maureen, Susan and Jim hanging on for dear life. Numbers, papers and safety pins were strewn all over the sand and sadly, our new tent was damaged beyond repair and had to be dumped. Fortunately Maureen, Susan and Jim lived to see the beach race through to the end and to fight another day!

The race runners arrived, took part and made the day with their patience and sense of fun. The event was a great success and everybody, despite the weather, seemed to enjoy themselves. Many thanks to all those who took part and to those who gave of their time so freely. We will be staging another race next year and hope that all goes to plan.

Apologies to the beach combing chap with his metal detector who arrived shortly after the race ended. He must have thought he had found a treasure trove when he stumbled across our stash of buried safety pins! (more…)