November has seen a whole load of weather conditions to test the resolve of runners but there have been excellent attendances for the range of club night runs and race on the program for Ryde Harriers in November.
Most successful Olympic sailor of all time, Ben Ainslie, launches the world’s leading ten mile running event in memory of sailor Andrew “Bart” Simpson, who tragically lost his life in an America's Cup training accident in May 2013.
All money raised from the Fun Run will go to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, who provide free, professional and confidential counselling for children and young people on the Isle of Wight. Enter now!
The Isle of Wight Fell Running championships, taking place in Ventnor later this month, have become quite a national event these days. It's great to see the town busy and watch the runners hurtling through the streets.
This weekend sees the 60th Marathon take place on the Isle of Wight. Alan Whitewood steps back in time and looks at the history of marathons and the Isle of Wight marathon in particular.