Race 7, Isle of Wight: the UK's toughest marathon

Race 7, Isle of Wight: the UK's toughest marathon

Seven marathons completed, five left to run. The Isle of Wight marathon had the harshest running conditions for Emma and Clint: torrential rain, an uneven and hilly route and few competitors were a treacherous combination. Watch Clint’s Facebook Live video just before the race began below: To donate to Emma and Clint’s mission, please click here.EmmaRace time: 6 hours 34 minutesEmma said: “I had been quite apprehensive about this one as it has quite the reputation and is known to be one of the most challenging courses in England. I am just about getting through each race, so I was concerned I would not reach the finish line for this one, particularly as the race instruction said there was a three hour 10 minute cut off for the 15 mile mark and six-hour cut off for the finish line. “In my pre-race panic I spoke to Chris, the Race Director, at the start line. I explained the nature of the 12 Marathons Challenge and he kindly said they would wait, no matter how long it took, to...

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