First run in 1980′ the “Bath Half” as it’s more commonly known, is a sell out race every year. Part of the slick and well organised Vitality series, this half marathon is fast and flat and somewhere along the way has become the largest single charity fundraising event in the South West.
Pete Sexton made it a family outing as his wife Yvonne and daughter Rosie all took on the 13.1 mile course whilst Matt Wade accompanied friend Ben who was running their first ever half marathon for Diabetes UK.
Starting in Great Pulteney Street this 2 lap course straddles both sides of the Avon River. It then progresses westbound over New Bridge out then back over Churchill Bridge and back to Pulteney Street for a good sprint finish down one of Europes widest boulevards.
Within team Sexton, it was Rosie that beat her Dad to the finish this time, with Yvonne taking a whopping 16 minutes off her previous time.
“I’m so chuffed! I can’t walk now……but I did it!” said Yvonne
“I’m so proud of them both” beams Pete “Rosie is a great example of getting out what you put in…. she’s just like her mum. I’m a very proud dad today”
Matt finished alongside his friend, having run the whole course together
“What a great experience!” he chirps on the way home “15000 runners and massive support from the crowds of people all the way around. At around mile 6 I felt a tap on my shoulder as Pete Sexton zoomed past! It was so good to see a familiar face!”
Despite not worrying about his time and just focussing on getting his friend to that all important finishline, Matt still managed to sneak a 1 minute PB!
Rosanna Sexton – 1.27.55
Peter Sexton – 1.35.16
Yvonne Sexton – 2.42.35
Matthew Wade – 2.46.37
