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Originally published March 9th 2010 The 2010 Meadows Marathon recorded a record breaking turnout last Sunday with over 1,000 runners of all ages and abilities.
The annual charity marathon is sponsored by Edinburgh Students Charity Appeal, where participants run either 5 km or a half-marathon around the Meadows. It is predicted that this year’s event has raised over £50,000 for a wide variety of charities. Runners arrange their own sponsors for the event for the charity of their choice. Suggested charities include Four Square and Age Concern. Besides the marathon itself, Sunday’s events included entertainment by cheerleaders, drummers, dancers and a brass band. Starbucks treated runners and spectators to free samples in support of Sport Aid. Many participants arrived in fancy dress, with costumes ranging from a group dressed as characters from Avatar, Superman and a couple dressed as a chicken and an egg. Dai Hounsell, the Vice Principal of The University of Edinburgh attended the marathon. Speaking to The Student, he said: “This has been an absolutely magnificent day. It has been great to see so many people run their hearts out for charity. I would love to take part next year but I am not sure about that yet. Maybe if it was a hill walking marathon I would be there at the finish line.” The overall event was won by Patryk Gierjatowicz, who completed the men’s marathon in one hour and 16 minutes, beating last year’s record by 35 seconds. Women’s winner Nicola Duncan also beat last year’s record, coming in 5 seconds ahead with one hour and 28 minutes. The men’s 5k was won by Joe Robertson (20.02 minutes) and the women’s by Catherine Ferry (19.53). The 5k was also completed by a six-year-old child, who came in at under 40 minutes. Many of the runners who placed seemed surprised at their running acumen. Petra Krause, who came third in the women’s marathon told The Student: “I have to say I am very shocked to come third as I have been clubbing all night! I am just visiting from Birmingham and think that running this marathon is a great way to see the sights of Edinburgh.” Charlie Browne, second place in the women’s marathon said “I am very surprised to have come second in the race as I have never run a half marathon before!” Co-ordinator Sally Hutchby deemed the event a rousing success, saying: “We are very pleased with the turnout today and would like to thank all the spectators who came out to support." She added: “In only three years, the Meadows Marathon has grown to become established firmly in the Edinburgh calendar.” The event was originally established by maths students Paul Hewett and Alex Robertson.
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