RIVER ARUN MARATHON

 

This will be the fourth edition of the River Arun Marathon from Sussex Trail events and my third attempt. 2015 was my best time but my worst experience with suffering heatstroke and sickness...

I am hoping this time will not be a repeat performance of that year and much more pleasant. Training has not been so great over winter/spring so to have some mieage out on the trails is always a bonus even if my time is not to be the best?!..

The race number 

 
Runners waiting at the start. Littlehampton Marina

 
Approaching Arundel. Mile 5

Just passing through Arundel. Mile 7


The wobbly Bridge. Mile 9

Approaching the halfway point along South Downs Way


Greetings from the Ultra Bandits at the halfway aid station. Mile 13.6

 
Refill at the halfway 

 
South Downs Way to Amberley. Mile 16

Heading back downhill to Amberley. Munching Cows 

 
Big clouds and lots of greens at North Stoke on the return leg 


 
Back to Arundel at Mile 20

 
Photo courtesy of Nuala Smith

 
Another river medal to add to the set

 
Shawn finished 

 
Stats and route. No PB this year but 13 minutes slower than my best is not too bad..

 
Sadly as the cafe has closed it was local beer for the finish with the medal