I've taken photos of races alongside rivers and canals, on meadows and moors, but had never had the opportunity to do so beside the sea before. Fortunately for most of the race it was bright and sunny, and I was more concerned about gaps in the walkers rather than gaps in the clouds!!

And when I got the chance I took a few photos of the runners heading towards me in the distance, although once the main body of the race reached me I didn't have any chances to do so . . anyway, it was fun having the chance to photograph some runners with a sea view behind them . .