So whilst the team at the finish line feed station prepared their wares . .

. . the runners began to approach the start/finish area . . the lady with her umbrella was out on a training run incidentally . .

. . expertly guided around the course by the marshals . .

. . and supported at the halfway/finish line by ultrarunner Mimi Anderson . .

. . good to see the dogs that completed the course being rewarded too . . whilst others looked on in envy . .

Great to see finishes like this . . and the support for other runners from those who had already finished . .