In 1981, Carol Thompson took part in the first Christchurch SBS marathon, and at age 70, she will be back for this year's record- breaking event. Organisers say about 6000 athletes, the biggest field, will take part in Sunday's event. air jordan Light winds and some cloud is forecast, with temperatures ranging from 4 deg to 15 deg. Thompson ran her first marathon in 1979 and took part in the first Christchurch marathon two years later. The Redcliffs woman, who started running in 1975 at the age of 36, has taken part in seven marathons and 26 half- marathons. Two years ago, she gave up running after a series of injuries. NFL jerseys However, she donned her running shoes again in March and has been running up to five days a week. "I used to run six, but I suffered from osteoporosis so I cut it down to five," Thompson said. "I've just got to avoid any speed. If I can just jog along merrily at a set pace, I'll be fine. louis vuitton bags "If you have got a goal in mind, you have to put in the work." Race director Chris Cox said about 650 runners would compete in the marathon, 2500 in the half-marathon, 800 in the Kids Mara'Fun, and 2000 in the 10-kilometre run and walk. --------------------
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