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The 2009 Modern Hotels Jersey Half Marathon

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Tuesday November 18, 2008 17:56:

Draft 2008 Results are now in:

Complete Overall

Mens

Ladies

Brief report on the race:

HAVING won the Modern Hotels Jersey Half Marathon last year, Harrow runner Peter Norris (25) came back to the Island to win it again yesterday morning.

‘Although 1hr 13.44 was a PB, I wanted to run it faster,’ he said. ‘I was aiming for the 70 minute mark, hoping to begin the race in the company of other runners, but when I turned around after seven or eight miles from the start I discovered I was on my own.

The first woman home was ersey’s Sarah Davis, who was glad that there had not been a gale force wind – like last year – and that the Island’s top distance runner Jo Gorrod had not entered.

‘’If she had been in the race I would have come nowhere,’ she said. ‘I don’t do that many races, although I enjoyed running along the coast. It’s a very pretty route to run. But in this race, as in others, I just run for myself. I was surprised to come first but I didn’t run to win the race. Me? I’m just a runner, someone who likes to run.’

Results to follow................

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The Modern Hotels group are offering special deals for the event. Please click here for further details.

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****Important Message from the Road & Cross Country Committee****

As from today 21.09.08 it has been decided that it will not be permitted to run whilst wearing any kind of audio equipment when competing in any Jersey Spartan AC event.  This includes the Half Marathon, Spring and Autumn 10k's and all club road and cross country races. This is mainly on Health and Safety grounds as we believe that it makes things more dangerous for the user as cars, bikes etc. can't be heard.  Also, they could be used for pacing/motivation/alleviating boredom and it's the runner's job to do those things. 'UK Athletics have confirmed that they support us in this decision'. 'Please note that anyone not adhering to this rule will be disqualified and their result will not be recorded.'

Race Details.

The Course:
A scenic one lap course around the east of the island with views of the French coast. The race starts and finishes at The Jersey Athletics track. The start is at 09.00 and for those booking the above package you will be taken and returned to The Mayfair in ample time. There are drink stations at St Martin, Gorey Common, Le Hocq and at the finish.

Free Goodies:
All entrants will get a commemorative medal plus a specially designed T shirt.

Age Limits and Prize Categories:
Men: 17-39, 40-44, 45-49 etc on the day of the race.
Women: 17-34, 35-39, 40-44 etc on the day of the race.

Entry Fees:
£13 for club members and £15 for non-club members.
Cheques to be made payable to: JERSEY SPARTAN ATHLETIC CLUB, closing date for all entries 15 November 2008.

ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY

You must fill out the Half Marathon Entry Form which you can download from the link below:

Entry Form

Team Events:
All UKA affiliated clubs with 3 or more runners will automatically be entered into the team events, but runners will only score if they are wearing the appropriate club vest. (First 3 runners count towards scoring). Open/unaffiliated teams are most welcome.

Pasta Night:
The Pasta night will take place on Saturday at The Mayfair Hotel costing £9 per person.

Trophies and Prizes:
Trophies and prizes will be presented by a represenative of Modern Hotels at 3.00 pm on Sunday at The Mayfair Hotel.

Please note that regrettably this course is unsuitable for wheelchair entrants and there is a time limit of 3 hours.

The above package consists of 2 nights bed and breakfast at The Mayfair Hotel, situated in St Helier.
The hotel has and excellent indoor health complex (including Gymnasium, Indoor Pool, Jacuzzi, and Steam Room all available to guests free of charge).

The package price includes transfers from The Mayfair to the Jersey Athletics track and return.

EXTRAS:
**4 course evening meal £9 per person
**Pasta night £9 per person
**Transfers from the airport to the hotel and return £9 per person.
**Extra nights £25 per person, per night, Bed & **Breakfast
**Airport Transfers £9 per person return.

THERE ARE NO SUPPLEMENTS FOR SOLE OCCUPANCY OF A TWIN/DOUBLE ROOM

Race Organisers Details

Mary McGrath - marymcgrath@jerseymail.co.uk

Contact Telephone No. +44 (0) 1534 863772.