I've just returned from the start of the first ever Tonbridge Half Marathon, and a brilliant start it was. The band was playing, the atmosphere was infectious, cameras were at the ready and even a balloon artist was entertaining the children. Under clear blue sunny skies the runners were raring to go and awaiting the start, which our own Dame Kelly Holmes had the honour of getting under way. I am not a runner myself, and so know little about perfect weather conditions for these events, but I did hope that the warm temperatures at the starting grid wouldn't take their toll on the competitors as they travelled around the country lanes and highways surrounding Tonbridge.
Although Dame Kelly has a slight and petite frame she certainly did not have a voice to match as she wished all the competitors good luck, towering high above the runners on the roof of a car her mighty voice carried the length of Brook Street and beyond, and with one blow of the starting horn they were off.
A great day and a first for Tonbridge.
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| Dame Kelly Holmes |
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| A pic for Twitter |
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| On your marks - get set (check the time) |
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| and GO |
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