203 athletes completed the race in under 80 minutes. Male 2017 winner: Andy Vernon (1:03:08) Female 2017 winner: Charlotte Purdue (1:12:15) Race organiser, Sweatshop: The UK’s largest specialist running retailer with shops nationwide. Sweatshop was founded by Olympic Champion Chris Brasher in 1971, with the aim to give every runner, from absolute beginner to international athlete, access to the very best equipment, supported by free gait analysis, sports bra fitting service and much more. Sweatshop’s first responsibility is to the runner and their mission is to help you Be The Best You Can Be. Sweatshop has been voted the ‘Best Retailer’ by readers of Runner’s World for eight years in succession including 2014. On top of this the store has been recognised in the 2014 Running Awards as the Best eTailer and Best Large Retailer. Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics, customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting. The Sweatshop Running Community is free to join and the free weekly runs open to all ages and abilities see people rewarded for running regularly. www.sweatshop.co.uk
203 athletes completed the race in under 80 minutes. Male 2017 winner: Andy Vernon (1:03:08) Female 2017 winner: Charlotte Purdue (1:12:15) Race organiser, Sweatshop: The UK’s largest specialist running retailer with shops nationwide. Sweatshop was founded by Olympic Champion Chris Brasher in 1971, with the aim to give every runner, from absolute beginner to international athlete, access to the very best equipment, supported by free gait analysis, sports bra fitting service and much more. Sweatshop’s first responsibility is to the runner and their mission is to help you Be The Best You Can Be. Sweatshop has been voted the ‘Best Retailer’ by readers of Runner’s World for eight years in succession including 2014. On top of this the store has been recognised in the 2014 Running Awards as the Best eTailer and Best Large Retailer. Sweatshop staff are committed to providing outstanding customer service and to support this Sweatshop provides an extensive professional development training programme for all their staff including biomechanics, customer service, breast health and sports bra fitting. The Sweatshop Running Community is free to join and the free weekly runs open to all ages and abilities see people rewarded for running regularly. www.sweatshop.co.uk
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