Very Gold Coast

My running buddies Ironman Ong, Cheok and Uncle Hooi and I arrived in wet and cold Gold Coast on 5 July 2008 for the 30th Anniversary of the Gold Coast Marathon which is the biggest road race in Australia.
x Ching Tai

Thank goodness that the rain cleared up on the day of the race on 6.7.2008 and with just the correct amount of chill in the air and plenty of sunshine, we were able to run comfortably with the rest of the 20,000+ runners (and walkers) of various running categories.

x Ironman Wong

The crowd support was tremendous and the atmosphere was friendly yet euphoric and this really spurred me on to run faster and to keep hanging in there despite my legs cramping in the final 2 km of the race. Naturally the beautiful sights of Gold Coast with its pristine coast line were huge inspirations too not to mention the helpful and friendly locals who came out to volunteer and support this annual race!!
x

Uncle Hooi

We had a really good time running the race and met up with other pacesetters friends later to wine and dine and celebrate friendship and to toast to future runs!!
xChing Tai, Wong, American runner Michelle, Hooi, and Cheok – shows the various costumes donned by runners for the marathon. Many runners donned costumes for charitable causes.

By Hoo Ching Tai

Posted by KC