Eastbourne athletes run more than 5k - and that's before breakfast

Run Wednesdays have been continuing their efforts to train according to government guidelines with their first socially distanced run.
By Steve Bone
Published 8th Aug 2020, 12:00 BST
Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 RunRun Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run
Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run

The 5.6km run along Eastbourne seafront took place on a Friday morning at 5.30am.

This was a version of the 5:30 Run which originates from Italy.

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The 5:30 run is normally held in Brighton each year and has been the only UK based version of this event, with eight other events held in Italy.

Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 RunRun Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run
Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run

Run Wednesdays coach Danny Garbett gained permission from the organisation to be able to hold this run, making Eastbourne only the second destination abroad to host it.

Six groups of six club runners set off at separate times, to ensure safe social distancing.

The early start ensured there were very few other people about.

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After the initial drizzle, finishers were met with sunshine, a medal and a healthy breakfast to start the day.

Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 RunRun Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run
Run Wednesdays members on the 5:30 Run

Will Dando, Run Wednesdays club member, said: “Running at 5:30am in the morning was a crazy

idea.

“But after weeks of only being able to run together “virtually” it was lovely to run with other club members in our small bubbles.”

If you are interested in starting running as part of your daily exercise regime and would like to some friendly support and advice, check out the Run Wednesdays Facebook and Instagram pages.

Run Wednesdays hope to be able to run this event annually, opening it up to other clubs if and when guidelines allow.

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