It was cold and raining, and just how I wanted to spend my Bank Holiday Sunday running 13.1 miles through Exeter’s city centre.  Me and my two sisters had signed up for The Great West run one evening in a wave of enthusiasm, and possible temporary brain dysfunction.   The course is not the easiest, short steep hills and looooong slow climbs designed to sap at your positivity and energy.  The worst part about the race though is the double lap! So as we struggled up previously mentioned long slow hill the elite runners come sprinting back past you, all long limbs and muscly arms.  Family cheering (and taking hideous photos) at the top of the hills was the best bit of the day! Despite the rain the Exeter crowds were out in full force with sponges, water stations and handing out jelly babies and shouting encouragement to everyone. Vowing to myself I wouldn’t put my body through this again, as I crossed the finish line at Exeter Arena I was already planning my next run – the pain is only temporary!

All three of us completed it and have raised over £1300 for Cancer Research – if you have any spare change and want to sponsor us please see our Just Giving Page.

Before the race - cold but excited!

Warm coffee at the end

Post Race - 3 sisters