Benidorm 10k

 On the 27^th November GRC’s Louise Kennedy swapped the rather grey and dismal UK for sunnier climes where she took part in the Benidorm 10k race.

Taking place at sunset, the race runs along an urban circuit on paved surfaces.  It is accredited by the Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) and is included in the official race calendar.The coastal route took runners through Levante Beach, down the Avenida del Mediterraneo and finished at the Town Hall.  With water stations at 5k and the finish, 3 music points en route and Covid regulations adhered to, everyone was very well looked after.

 Louise enjoyed the fantastic route and there were many English running clubs taking part and amazing support from locals in the town.  The finish was an uphill slope to the Town Hall with music and lights and friendly crowds. The very generous pre-race goody bag included an official race t shirt, tote bag, bib number and vouchers.  The post-race goody bag was equally generous with medal, water, banana, chocolate and a rather random 1k of salt from the local sponsor of the race.

Louise was placed 1327/1501 with an official time of 1:08:08 for a course distance of 10.14k.  There was no PB this time but it’s a race she loves and keeps coming back for.