Portobello Fun Run 14/06/07The response was fantastic. There was a huge turn out for the Fun Run with all ages well represented. Unfortunately the weather was a bit grim for the middle of June and although there were blue patches in the sky now and then, it was mostly cold, grey, blowy and with light showers of rain.
I think Jim H hadn't quite finished his speech when the air horn sounded and the runners, grouped by age, set off along the out and back course. It was a stampede! Then just under six minutes later the leaders appeared back again. Michael Cameron was first boy home, following in his brother's footsteps from previous years. Leading the girls to the finish line was Shannon Lyons, all the more impressive for being just 8 years old.
Very well done to all for braving the weather. We have tried to photograph as many runners as we could - really sorry that we didn't get everyone. Thanks to all who made this year such a great event and see you next year.
1st Boy Michael Cameron, 11yrs. 5 mins 54 secs (Trinity)
2nd Boy Ruaridh Miller, 11yrs. 5 mins 57 secs (Towerbank)
3rd Boy Rory Watt, 12 yrs. 6 mins 17 secs (Portobello High School)1st Girl Shannon Lyons, 8 yrs. 6 mins 29 secs (Leith School)
2nd Girl Robyn Gallacher, 13 yrs. 6 mins 48 secs (Portobello High School)
3rd Girl Elspeth Simpson, 10 yrs. 6 mins 48 secs (Towerbank)
Michael Cameron
Shannon Lyons
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