SPRINT Issue 63 - Spring 2018

Cyprus 4 Day Challenge 2017
Laura Cornwell
I had wondered what it would be like to join a group of runners for a holiday.
My usual idea of a holiday was to relax on a beach, or by a pool on a sunbed
reading a book.
I had left it a long time before I decided to go for it. I booked a flight from
Gatwick and an apartment with the others. Then came the tricky bit, shall I
just go along for the holiday or do some of the running. I decided to go for
two of the four races; the half marathon and the 10k. Hats off to those who
did all four days!
The trip was fantastic, starting with the company of my fellow club runners,
the weather of course and the laughs we had along the way.
The typical day started with a run and then soon after soaking ones legs in a
VERY cold swimming pool, (I was told this was good for recovery!)
The rest of the day was ours to decide what we wanted to do, amongst other
things choices were, lounging around the pool, going for a coffee, a walk to
the beach, a cocktail or two, a wine tour or quad biking.
For me the highlights included the random Greek dancing on day one, the
breath-taking scenery on the half marathon, the sundowner at Chez Portnoi,
sipping cold cider in the sunshine after the 10k, swimming in the clear warm
waters on the Monday morning (knowing those back at home would be at
work!) and of course not forgetting the delicious halloumi at every mealtime.
I can honestly say that on this trip I was moved by the overwhelming amount
of team spirit. This has inspired me to improve my running this year.
Thank you to everyone who made it a successful trip.
Laura Cornwell
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