The Heroes of Yesterday

Posted on March 23rd, 2008 by RichieS

Well done to everyone who achieved a finish in yesterdays races. There were many fantastic performances which no doubt will be highlighted in the race report.

We were very lucky to enjoy a dry and sunny day but it was cold, bitterly cold in places and very windy making life far from comfortable for all the marshals and officials on the course. Needless to say the weather did not stop everyone doing a superb job, as they do every year. Many thanks to everyone, you were all heroes yesterday.

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6 Responses to “The Heroes of Yesterday”

  1. Pete Booth, on March 25th, 2008 at 10:32 am Said:

    Congratulations to Richie & all concerned with the organisation of this year’s MMM. I agree with Richie’s comments regarding the marshals & officials. It’s more pleasant running (even 31 miles!) than marshalling on cold, windy days like Saturday. As ever, I really enjoyed the warmth & hospitality provided by Manx Fell Runners at Easter. See you next year.

  2. Julie Wyant, on March 25th, 2008 at 11:22 am Said:

    I’d just like to say a huge thankyou to all the organisers and marshalls for all their hard work on Saturday. It was just the most fantastic day, and the work of MFR made it happen.

    A great race, excellent organised and marshalled. And then followed by a great evening do, that made each and every one of us feel special.

    Thanks.

  3. Stewart Barrie, on March 25th, 2008 at 1:46 pm Said:

    Just echoing the sentiments expressed above. Cheerful marshals going above and beyond the call of duty. All those tasty snacks were great. Who needs gels when you’ve got fun sized mars bars and milky ways at some of the checkpoints.

  4. Jonothan W, on March 26th, 2008 at 11:15 am Said:

    Likewise - a huge thank you to everyone involved in the organisation & marshalling - a fantastic route, a great day out and a big personal achievement for me, which wouldn’t have been possible without your help! Thanks!

  5. Helen MacDonald-Jones, on March 26th, 2008 at 4:37 pm Said:

    Newport and District Running Club would like to thank the organisers and the marshalls for the welcome we received and the presentation to the club on Saturday night, it was great to be acknowledged by Manx Fell Runners in this way. If any of you ever feel like a running trip to Shropshire please look us up, our website is www.newportrunningclub.co.uk

    53 of us, runners, families and supporters travelled to the Isle of Man and all enjoyed a great weekend. Thank you.

  6. Julian Brown, on March 26th, 2008 at 5:28 pm Said:

    …. and Macc Harriers would like to thank Richie, all the organisers, marshalls (especially!) and everyone else who helped with the event and the presentation.

    We couldn’t quite muster the 53 from Newport - but the dozen or so of us who made it over the water (just ! in some cases) thoroughly enjoyed ourselves over the weekend - possibly the best Easter weather in the UK too !!

    Thanks a lot, see you next year, Julian

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