{"id":1447,"date":"2017-10-16T22:42:45","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T22:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.christ-church-selly-park.org.uk\/blog\/?p=1447"},"modified":"2017-12-06T11:55:43","modified_gmt":"2017-12-06T11:55:43","slug":"birmingham-marathon-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christ-church-selly-park.org.uk\/blog\/birmingham-marathon-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham Marathon 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It was a long but exciting day as the first Birmingham International Marathon passed us along Pershore Road, followed by thousands more runners in the Half-Marathon. We were there to support the race, enjoy the atmosphere and greet spectators and runners.\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Applause as runners approach Christ Church<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spectators gathered on the steps and pavement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Loving the atmosphere of a street race<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A high-five in the middle of Pershore Road<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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No need for the long distance runner to be lonely today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The fabulous musicians playing outside our building put in a marathon (and a half) shift<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The musicians had this view for several hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Go Andy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our vicar and retired half-marathon runner Geoff watches the race<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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We had a large supply of cakes and drinks in our entrance hall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There was some cake left over for the runners<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Activities in and around the building included a bouncy castle, table tennis, water play and some quieter pursuits – including a prayer space<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Santa’s getting into training!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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See you again at the finish line! Daddy’s going the long way round<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thousands of runners passed us along Pershore Road on the day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There’s more about our support for this event over the years on our Great Birmingham Run<\/b><\/a> page.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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