THREE local runners are footsore after success in the London Marathon on Sunday morning. Colin Walker, 52; 62-year-old Liz Dawson and 27-year-old Rowane Glendinning are all delighted to have completed the famous race. Colin saw the marathon as a challenge to improve himself and had been training since Christmas to take part in it. He finished in a comfortable four hours and 15 minutes and said: “It was an absolutely incredible experience and I enjoyed every single moment of it. The crowds really do keep you going. [caption id="attachment_47787" align="aligncenter" width="353"]
MARATHON BUG. . . Colin Walker is ready to take on more challenges[/caption] “Going over Tower Bridge was pretty special, as was turning at Buckingham Palace and seeing the finish line on the Mall. “I definitely caught the marathon bug. I aim to do more in the future.” Liz Dawson was running in support of a friend’s daughter who is being treated for blood cancer. She had planned to train more, but a surprise injury had caused her to feel apprehensive about the marathon. But this week Liz said: “The run went great. I wanted to run to soak up the atmosphere as it’s a once-in-a-lifetime event, and the entire event was fabulous. “I ran a lot better than I had anticipated too, and ended up with a time of four hours and 50 minutes.” [caption id="attachment_47788" align="aligncenter" width="273"]
TRIUMPHANT. . . Liz Dawson soaking in the atmosphere with her medal[/caption] Meanwhile, Rowane was running in aid of Myeloma UK and the Alzheimers Society. She said: “I absolutely loved it. I’m really happy with my time of four hours and 15 minutes. “The crowds were absolutely amazing and the event was very well-organised. “A great experience and even greater day!” The trio are all members of Annan and District Athletic Club and were successful in a ballot to represent the club in London.
