Coming up: Gosport Half Marathon - 15/11/09
Now in it’s 24th year, Gosport is a popular choice for dedicated half marathon runners as well as those looking to test their training before running a full marathon in the Spring. And more importantly, it’s a popular choice for JustGivers.
It’s a fast, flat course - so plenty of PB potential there - that takes in an airfield service road and a stretch of the seafront with views to the Isle of Wight.
Organisers have listened to comments from previous entrants and this year there will be changes to the start of the race so there’s less congestion and a faster getaway.
There’s also a fun run for kids.
Postal entries close on Wednesday 4th November, but if you’re quick, there’s still time to enter online through Runner’s World.
With so many JustGivers taking part this year, we thought it would be a good idea to feature a few on them on the Runner’s blog. So without further ado, here’s the first:
In her career as an optometrist, Jackie has come into contact with a variety of people who have severe visual conditions. That’s why she’s decided to run for the Gift of Sight appeal, which funds research into the prevention and treatment of blindness. Based at Southampton General Hospital, the Gift of Sight Eye Research Centre specialises in age-related macular degeneration - the commonest cause of blindness - as well as diseases like nystagmus and glaucoma.
You can view Jackie’s JustGiving page here.
