Eastbourne athletes run more than 5k - and that's before breakfast
The 5.6km run along Eastbourne seafront took place on a Friday morning at 5.30am.
This was a version of the 5:30 Run which originates from Italy.
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Hide AdThe 5:30 run is normally held in Brighton each year and has been the only UK based version of this event, with eight other events held in Italy.
Run Wednesdays coach Danny Garbett gained permission from the organisation to be able to hold this run, making Eastbourne only the second destination abroad to host it.
Six groups of six club runners set off at separate times, to ensure safe social distancing.
The early start ensured there were very few other people about.
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Hide AdAfter the initial drizzle, finishers were met with sunshine, a medal and a healthy breakfast to start the day.
Will Dando, Run Wednesdays club member, said: “Running at 5:30am in the morning was a crazy
idea.
“But after weeks of only being able to run together “virtually” it was lovely to run with other club members in our small bubbles.”
If you are interested in starting running as part of your daily exercise regime and would like to some friendly support and advice, check out the Run Wednesdays Facebook and Instagram pages.
Run Wednesdays hope to be able to run this event annually, opening it up to other clubs if and when guidelines allow.