Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners defy the rain to complete the virtual London Marathon
Szabina Nemeth and Louise Garrett of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
Like thousands across the country Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners braved the wet weather to tackle the virtual London Marathon.
Lee Prowse of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
The mass participants were not at this year’s event but instead were running courses closer to home, and in their numbers too.
Hannah McIlvenna of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
Hannah Mcllvenna and Gillian Robertson ran together, finishing in under four hours, with the latter raising £500 for Children with Cancer.
Gillian Robertson of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
Hayley Smith also got inside the four-hour mark and Heidi Shubrook completed it dressed as a bee.
Hayley Smith of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
Luke Mcllvenna went off road as did Lee Prowse who roped in a couple of friends to keep him company.
Heidi Shubrook of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
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Louise Garrett and Szabina Nemeth were debutants at the distance and Kath Birks completed her run despite a fall after just two miles.
Luke McIlvenna of Grange Farm & Dunmow Runners running the virtual 2020 London Marathon. - Credit: Archant
Rosalind McKenna meanwhile opted to walk it after falling pregnant at the same time as getting her first ballot place.
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