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0:00:01 > 0:00:06- After months of preparation, - the big day has arrived.
0:00:06 > 0:00:10- This weekend, the streets of Cardiff - will be packed...
0:00:10 > 0:00:14- ..as one of the most prestigious - road races in the world...
0:00:14 > 0:00:16- ..visits the capital.
0:00:23 > 0:00:26- Cardiff, - a city full of history and culture.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30- A city full of sporting history.
0:00:32 > 0:00:34- We've seen World Cups - and plenty of Grand Slams.
0:00:35 > 0:00:39- We've seen Olympians, road racing - and track and field...
0:00:40 > 0:00:46- ..footballing heroes, the battle - for the Ashes and races being won.
0:00:46 > 0:00:52- Now, with an army of up to 17,000 - across the city...
0:00:53 > 0:00:56- ..we stand together - as the world's gaze falls upon us.
0:00:58 > 0:01:02- We bring the world to Wales - and Wales faces the world.
0:01:04 > 0:01:07- Pride roars across the land...
0:01:07 > 0:01:10- ..as we welcome the world's best - to our home.
0:01:10 > 0:01:14- We run with the world - in the footsteps of champions.
0:01:22 > 0:01:23- Hello and welcome to...
0:01:24 > 0:01:28- ..the IAAF/Cardiff University - World Half Marathon Championships.- - http://www.cardiff2016.co.uk/
0:01:28 > 0:01:35- This is the highest profile - athletics event ever held in Wales.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- There is a fantastic atmosphere.
0:01:39 > 0:01:43- Thousands of people - are preparing for quite a race.
0:01:43 > 0:01:48- This is also the first time that - club, amateur and fun runners...
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- ..can run alongside sporting giants.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- They will follow - in the footsteps of champions.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- The aim is the same for everyone.
0:01:57 > 0:02:02- Complete the route which is 13.1 - miles around the streets of Cardiff.
0:02:04 > 0:02:06- Starting outside the Castle...
0:02:06 > 0:02:10- ..the runners will make their way - past the Cardiff City Stadium...
0:02:10 > 0:02:12- ..and up towards Penarth.
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- The course goes through - Penarth Marina...
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- ..before crossing the barrage - to Cardiff Bay...
0:02:18 > 0:02:19- ..past the Millennium Centre.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- They will then run - to the north of the city...
0:02:22 > 0:02:24- ..and the beautiful Roath Park Lake.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Their legs will be heavy as they - head towards the university.
0:02:28 > 0:02:32- But they'll be glad to see some of - the city's most elegant buildings...
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- ..because that's where - the finish line will be!
0:02:35 > 0:02:41- It's a great course, not just for - the runners but also the supporters.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- There will be many opportunities to - see the front runners flying past.
0:02:45 > 0:02:47- Mo Farah will be among them, - of course.
0:02:47 > 0:02:51- He's aiming for success, especially - with the Olympics in Rio...
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- ..in only four months' time.
0:02:53 > 0:02:58- We had a word with some big names - in athletics earlier this week.
0:03:03 > 0:03:05- Paula, I'm sure you've got - some great memories...
0:03:06 > 0:03:08- ..of the World Half Marathon - Championships.
0:03:08 > 0:03:12- Yes, some special memories. - The event is very close to my heart.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- It's special getting a chance to run - on the road in a world championship.
0:03:16 > 0:03:21- It's great to see the opportunity - to take part in the mass race...
0:03:21 > 0:03:23- ..and to share in the atmosphere.
0:03:23 > 0:03:27- That is one of the things that's - really special about road running.
0:03:27 > 0:03:30- You can have between 20,000 - and 55,000 people...
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- ..going through the same experience, - running the same course...
0:03:34 > 0:03:36- ..and sharing the camaraderie.
0:03:36 > 0:03:40- I'm really excited to be here. - It's part of my journey to Rio.
0:03:41 > 0:03:45- So when this opportunity came up, - to race at home...
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- ..it was just a no-brainer.
0:03:49 > 0:03:53- Joining Mo in the GB squad this year - is Welshman Dewi Griffiths.
0:03:53 > 0:03:57- The last Welshman to wear the GB - vest in these championships...
0:03:57 > 0:03:59- ..was his hero, Steve Jones.
0:03:59 > 0:04:03- Obviously, there are going to be - a lot of people shouting for him.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05- He's very popular at the moment.
0:04:05 > 0:04:08- He's the top of the pile in Wales - and close to the top in the UK.
0:04:09 > 0:04:12- There's only one or two people - in the country who can beat him.
0:04:12 > 0:04:14- They'll both be here tomorrow.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18- Cardiff always do a good job - when they stage events.
0:04:18 > 0:04:20- We're delighted to be here.
0:04:20 > 0:04:23- I know the organizing committee, - at a local level...
0:04:24 > 0:04:27- ..has been working on this - day and night for two years.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30- I think we're in for - a very good event.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- Joining me now - is one of our commentators...
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- ..experienced runner - and race organizer, Matt Ward.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- Matt, we haven't seen these - championships in the UK for 7 years.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45- As Seb Coe said, - it's made the world of difference...
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- ..to people's attitudes in Wales.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Yes, it has. It's great to see.
0:04:49 > 0:04:53- There's a feeling of excitement - here.
0:04:54 > 0:04:57- People are looking forward - to a big event.
0:04:57 > 0:05:00- The Kenyans and Mo Farah - have had all the attention.
0:05:00 > 0:05:04- Mo Farah says this is going to be - like a mini Olympic Games!
0:05:04 > 0:05:08- I think he's right. Mo is looking - forward to running in Wales.
0:05:08 > 0:05:12- He never leaves anything at home. - He always gives it his all.
0:05:13 > 0:05:18- Geoffrey Kamworor is defending - his title in Cardiff.
0:05:18 > 0:05:20- He'll be hard to beat.
0:05:20 > 0:05:27- The Kenyans are very fit, - but so are the Ethiopians.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- It will be difficult for Mo - if they start racing as a team.
0:05:31 > 0:05:34- The tactics will probably start - in the second half of the race.
0:05:35 > 0:05:37- There is a very strong wind.
0:05:37 > 0:05:41- It's not cold but we'll see - how the wind affects the race.
0:05:41 > 0:05:44- It's going to be close - and it's going to be a fast race.
0:05:44 > 0:05:49- You've talked to Dewi Griffiths. - Is he going to get a PB?
0:05:49 > 0:05:51- Steve Jones thinks he will.
0:05:52 > 0:05:53- I think he'll get a PB, yes.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- The only thing I'd say - is that if the wind is strong...
0:05:57 > 0:06:02- ..and he can't take shelter as part - of a group, that could affect him.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- But he ran in Cardiff last year - in 64 minutes.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- He's very likely - to go faster this year.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- Who's likely to win the female race? - The Kenyan women look strong.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18- There are so many runners from - Ethiopia, Eritrea and Kenya.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21- Sometimes - they'll bring someone in...
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- ..and they can be just as fast - as some of the favourites.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- It will be a close race - but I think the race will be won...
0:06:28 > 0:06:29- ..by one of the African countries.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32- Thank you, Matt.
0:06:32 > 0:06:36- It's time for the elite women to - concentrate on the challenge ahead.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38- So without further hesitation...
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- ..I'll pass you to our - main commentator, John Hardy.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46- The women are ready. - Amongst them, the stars.
0:06:47 > 0:06:52- Mary Wacera Ngugi. Some call her - Mary Wacera. Others say Mary Ngugi.
0:06:52 > 0:06:56- But one thing's for certain, - she's a very talented lady.
0:06:56 > 0:07:00- The same is true of Miho Shimizu, - one of Japan's chief runners.
0:07:01 > 0:07:02- She's very experienced.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08- The Kenyan team finished first, - second, third, fourth and fifth...
0:07:09 > 0:07:11- ..in this race two years ago.
0:07:11 > 0:07:16- Limo is the fastest - half marathon runner this year.
0:07:17 > 0:07:23- Anna Incerti - is the European Champion.
0:07:24 > 0:07:29- Her PB is 68 minutes. - She's hoping to beat that today.
0:07:29 > 0:07:33- This woman may be the biggest threat - for Kenya.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- Genet Yalew from Ethiopia.
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- The race will most probably be - controlled by Ethiopia and Kenya.
0:07:43 > 0:07:46- There are 80 competitors - in this race.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50- The women are starting - before the opening ceremony.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52- Off they go.
0:07:53 > 0:07:57- They have 13 miles - of Cardiff streets ahead of them.
0:07:57 > 0:07:59- The weather is not great.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- Wind and rain are forecast - later in the day.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- The women may get the best weather.
0:08:06 > 0:08:10- They start at the castle, - they'll cross the Taff river...
0:08:11 > 0:08:14- ..and then turn towards - Cardiff City Stadium.
0:08:14 > 0:08:17- They will then run down - Sloper Road...
0:08:17 > 0:08:21- ..between where the old - Ninian Park stadium used to be...
0:08:22 > 0:08:23- ..and the new stadium.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25- Matt has just joined me.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29- Do you think the Kenyan women - will be the favourites?
0:08:29 > 0:08:31- I would have thought so, yes.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33- They're grouping very early.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36- There will probably be a big group - for the first few miles.
0:08:36 > 0:08:39- Around the halfway mark...
0:08:40 > 0:08:45- ..the Kenyans and the Ethiopians - will start to shine.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49- Japan's women are quite prominent - as well.
0:08:50 > 0:08:52- They have an interesting - running style.
0:08:52 > 0:08:55- They don't really use - their arms much.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- You can see Yuka Ando - on the left hand side.
0:09:02 > 0:09:08- They've crossed the Taff. That's the - view as we look back on the city.
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- The Kenyan women haven't established - themselves yet.
0:09:15 > 0:09:16- There are four of them.
0:09:17 > 0:09:19- I can see the fifth behind.
0:09:20 > 0:09:22- Wakera Ngugi is there and Limo...
0:09:22 > 0:09:25- ..who is the fastest - in the world this year.
0:09:25 > 0:09:28- She's certainly - one of the favourites here today.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38- The four Kenyan runners - have formed one line at the front.
0:09:38 > 0:09:41- One or two runners - look for shelter from the wind.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45- They've set off at a fast pace.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49- That's Kipkoech.
0:09:49 > 0:09:52- We can also see Jechirchir - in the middle.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- They will all know each other well.
0:09:56 > 0:10:00- I get the feeling they're running - as a team at the beginning.
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- The Kenyan team - will have a look around...
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- ..to see which Ethiopian runners - will be with them.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Alyson Dixon - is towards the back of the group.
0:10:14 > 0:10:17- She's with - a couple of European runners.
0:10:19 > 0:10:23- And of course, the Japanese team is - there. Four runners at the moment.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- Ethiopia are in green. - Japan are in pink.
0:10:28 > 0:10:30- Kenya are in black.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- Alyson Dixon is next to the - Australian runner at the back.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38- There is a team race as well.
0:10:38 > 0:10:43- The three fastest times - count for the team race.
0:10:44 > 0:10:47- The Kenyan team - is starting to take control.
0:10:48 > 0:10:52- They're under five minutes - as they complete the first mile.
0:10:52 > 0:10:53- It's a fast race.
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0:11:12 > 0:11:16- Welcome back to Cardiff and the - World Half Marathon Championships.
0:11:17 > 0:11:21- A fiery start to the women's race - but the full story is yet to unfold.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- The men and the crowd behind me - are warming up.
0:11:25 > 0:11:29- Speaking from experience, it's - a mix of excitement, fear and hope.
0:11:32 > 0:11:36- Everyone will have their - own personal story for being here.
0:11:36 > 0:11:40- Here's the reasoning behind one - Welsh family's drive to compete.
0:11:42 > 0:11:43- I'm Lucy Bracegirdle.
0:11:44 > 0:11:48- I'm one of four family members - taking part in the Half Marathon.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- We're the Bracegirdle family. We're - running the Cardiff Half Marathon.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- I used to be a PE Teacher - but I don't teach that any more.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- I still like to keep fit - as I get older.
0:12:03 > 0:12:06- We wanted to find a sport - we could all do as a family.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- I started running because - my family were all doing it.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18- I've run five now. Two in Liverpool - and two in Cardiff. I enjoy it.
0:12:19 > 0:12:22- I started running in school - in Year 7.
0:12:23 > 0:12:26- That was for fun and I enjoy it - so much I've carried on.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- I did it at university. - I do it after work now to relax.
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- When my mother died, my girls were - greatly affected by losing her.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44- Last year, we ran here. - Lucy ran for Marie Curie nurses.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- They were very nice to us - and Lucy raised 400 for them.
0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Anna will probably - do best out of us four.
0:12:54 > 0:12:57- She ran it in - 1 hour 25 minutes last year.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Dad has done the most training.
0:13:01 > 0:13:05- We all help each other out. - Mam just grinds on through.
0:13:06 > 0:13:09- Lucy will be very happy to finish - around the 1 hour 30 minute mark.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- I'll be happy with - anything around 2 hours 10.
0:13:17 > 0:13:22- I never dreamt that I'd run - in the same race as Mo Farah.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- I can't wait for that.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27- Mo Farah, I'm gunning for you.
0:13:27 > 0:13:29- No.1.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- This is our first - World Half Marathon as a family.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- It'll be fantastic. - I can't wait to finish it.
0:13:41 > 0:13:44- There's no question who's - in control of the women's race...
0:13:44 > 0:13:45- ..at Penarth Marina.
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- They've been running - for twenty minutes.
0:13:49 > 0:13:52- This is the only climb - on the course really.
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- They are headed for the barrage - but will it shelter them, Matt?
0:14:02 > 0:14:07- That's where the wind will - bother them if it does at all.
0:14:07 > 0:14:12- I think the wind at four miles - is behind them at the moment.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- They won't need the shelter.
0:14:16 > 0:14:20- That's the view - with the barrage in the distance.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27- The Kenyans will be running - as a team right now.
0:14:27 > 0:14:32- Later on in the race, the - individuals will try to break away.
0:14:32 > 0:14:38- They finished first, second, third, - fourth and fifth in the last one.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43- Mary Wacera Ngugi claimed the silver - medal in that race in Copenhagen.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- Ethiopia and Japan are also there.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- Just falling off the leading group - is Eloise Wellings from Australia.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- She's a fast runner - with a PB under 70 minutes.
0:14:58 > 0:15:04- Japan are starting to fall away - at the four-mile mark.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- Ethiopia and Kenya lead the way.
0:15:07 > 0:15:09- Tejeda from Peru is also there.
0:15:12 > 0:15:16- We'll hit the halfway mark - somewhere in the Bay.
0:15:16 > 0:15:19- We might get another - acceleration there.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- I suspect Kenya and Ethiopia - will dominate from there.
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- It might be happening now - with Tejeda dropping back.
0:15:30 > 0:15:36- No.154 from Japan is Shimizu.
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- There are two Japanese athletes - ahead of her.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- There's warm applause from those - who have turned out on a cold day.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- The Cardiff Half Marathon - is normally run in October.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- The world event - had to be held earlier in the year.
0:15:59 > 0:16:02- There doesn't appear to be - many people sailing out today.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- If you add the numbers together...
0:16:06 > 0:16:10- ..for the three - half marathons run here recently...
0:16:10 > 0:16:12- ..it's a total of 50,000 runners - in Cardiff.
0:16:13 > 0:16:14- It's a great achievement.
0:16:15 > 0:16:19- This is the only time World Half - Marathon Championship race...
0:16:19 > 0:16:21- ..that includes a mass race element.
0:16:23 > 0:16:26- Those 20,000 runners - won't be faster than this lot.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- Not amongst the women anyway.
0:16:30 > 0:16:35- Limo, Jechirchir - and Kipkoech are in there.
0:16:38 > 0:16:44- They are nearing the barrage - and preparing to cross over.
0:16:44 > 0:16:48- There'll be a crowd awaiting them - at Roald Dahl Plass.
0:16:52 > 0:16:55- There isn't much of a climb here. - The view is deceiving.
0:16:56 > 0:17:01- Most of the course is at sea level, - some of it below sea level.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- The group is down to nine. Four - from Ethiopia and five from Kenya.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- There's such a depth of talent - in Africa.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- With the women on the circuit, the - big moment has arrived for the men.
0:17:21 > 0:17:25- The elite men will be followed - by the mass race.
0:17:25 > 0:17:28- You can feel the tension - and adrenalin swirling around.
0:17:29 > 0:17:33- They're concentrating on a physical - and psychological contest to come.
0:17:33 > 0:17:36- Let's head back - to the commentary team.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- It's a big day for Dewi Griffiths.
0:17:42 > 0:17:46- He's competing against the reigning - champion, Geoffrey Kamworor.
0:17:48 > 0:17:49- He's predicting a world record.
0:17:51 > 0:17:54- I'm not sure - it's world record conditions.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- I don't have to name this man.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00- The crowd will respond - to the introduction.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- Mo Farah, a hot favourite - on the track, of course.
0:18:04 > 0:18:07- How will he cope on the roads?
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- Muchiri is another one - of the powerful Kenyan team.
0:18:15 > 0:18:19- And on the left there, a guy who was - brought up a long way from Kenya.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- Dewi Griffiths from Llanfynydd.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- A huge day for him - in the shirt of Great Britain.
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- The World Half Marathon - Championship.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- He's determined to enjoy it.
0:18:31 > 0:18:32- Here is the big moment.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- The World Half Marathon Championship - in the Welsh capital, Cardiff.
0:18:37 > 0:18:41- The best of the best - are here to race.
0:18:43 > 0:18:47- They, along with the massed ranks - behind them, await eagerly.
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- There's a faller right at the start.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- The guy in the white cap - might be Kamworor.
0:18:56 > 0:18:59- It was Kamworor.
0:19:00 > 0:19:03- We need a replay.
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- They're streaming down - Castle Street.
0:19:07 > 0:19:12- Kamworor was wearing the cap - and he goes down onto his knees.
0:19:12 > 0:19:16- He tried to get up - in a scrum of runners.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- They've been running - for six minutes...
0:19:23 > 0:19:26- ..and they're on Sloper Road - by Cardiff City Stadium.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29- We're hearing that Kamworor...
0:19:29 > 0:19:34- ..has made an astonishing start - considering he fell at the gun.
0:19:34 > 0:19:39- It's wild running. - 04:16 for the first mile.
0:19:39 > 0:19:44- It's hard to believe - that's possible in a half marathon.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- He fell at the start and was - engulfed by a sea of runners.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- He lost the advantage - of being right at the front.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- A day to remember - for runners of the mass race.
0:20:01 > 0:20:04- They are running for all kinds - of different charities.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- Let's hope their efforts make - a difference to those charities.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12- It'll be a long couple of hours - in the wind and rain of Cardiff.
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- They'll enjoy it - and that is the main aim.
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- A colourful snake - slithering down Castle Street.
0:20:26 > 0:20:28- Here are the leading women.
0:20:30 > 0:20:34- The Ethiopian runners - are down to just Gudeta and Yalew.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- One of the five Kenyans - is also trailing.
0:20:39 > 0:20:43- Jechirchir, Ngugi - and Limo are still there.
0:20:46 > 0:20:48- The men's race is being led out...
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- ..at a lightning pace - by Kiptoo and Muchiri.
0:20:53 > 0:20:59- He's a problem. There are four - Kenyan runners called Edwin Kiptoo.
0:20:59 > 0:21:01- This one's the youngest of them.
0:21:02 > 0:21:04- They are all pretty young.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- They are all - in their early twenties.
0:21:08 > 0:21:10- We've reached the two-mile mark.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- Kiptoo and Muchiri - are running tactically.
0:21:14 > 0:21:20- They are trying to run - the finish out of Mo Farah.
0:21:21 > 0:21:25- Two miles in just over nine minutes.
0:21:26 > 0:21:29- Farah is in there in his blue cap.
0:21:31 > 0:21:36- The Kenyan team are happy - for these two to push the pace.
0:21:39 > 0:21:42- The women have reached Roath - after running 15 kilometres.
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- Six kilometres left - and five in the leading group.
0:21:48 > 0:21:52- Two from Ethiopia - and three from Kenya.
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0:22:10 > 0:22:13- Welcome back to the - World Half Marathon Championships.
0:22:13 > 0:22:16- 16,000 runners - on the streets of the capital...
0:22:17 > 0:22:19- ..battling against the elements.
0:22:19 > 0:22:22- A few of them will be running - their first ever race.
0:22:25 > 0:22:26- My name is Matthew Jones.
0:22:26 > 0:22:29- I'll be running as part - of the ABW 500 venture.- - Athletics for a Better World will launch the ABW 500 - at the IAAF/Cardiff University W- - hon
0:22:32 > 0:22:34- I heard an interview on the radio...
0:22:34 > 0:22:38- ..advertising the Athletics - for a Better World venture.
0:22:39 > 0:22:42- I decided to put - my name forward for the group.
0:22:42 > 0:22:48- When the email came back saying I'd - been accepted I had second thoughts!
0:22:49 > 0:22:52- So I had to start running.
0:22:54 > 0:22:59- Personally I've done a lot more than - just run. I wanted to achieve more.
0:22:59 > 0:23:01- I wanted to get healthy - and make my children proud.
0:23:01 > 0:23:04- I wanted to lose some weight.
0:23:04 > 0:23:10- I wouldn't have run as much - without joining the group.
0:23:15 > 0:23:19- We met Colin Jackson and got - a lot of running tips from him.
0:23:20 > 0:23:22- He showed us - some training techniques.
0:23:22 > 0:23:27- That meeting will be part of - what inspires me to finish the race.
0:23:30 > 0:23:34- I'm looking forward to running with - Mo Farah. I won't see much of him.
0:23:34 > 0:23:39- It's nice to be able to run - in the same race as the big names.
0:23:40 > 0:23:45- The opportunity is there because - the race is in Wales and in Cardiff.
0:23:53 > 0:23:55- The men are keeping up a fast pace.
0:23:55 > 0:24:00- Kamworor gets a bottle of water - from Kiptoo and then he throws it.
0:24:00 > 0:24:03- No-one else from the team - is having any!
0:24:03 > 0:24:06- He doesn't care about anyone else!
0:24:06 > 0:24:11- It is a team race but it's also - an individual race, of course.
0:24:11 > 0:24:13- He's defending his title - here in Cardiff.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16- Ayele from Ethiopia is on the right.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- Mo Farah moves out, more than likely - to pick up some water.
0:24:20 > 0:24:25- He took his water from the Gibraltar - table, rather than Great Britain's.
0:24:25 > 0:24:27- I don't think it matters.
0:24:27 > 0:24:29- Ayele is taking water from everyone!
0:24:31 > 0:24:33- He didn't fancy that one.
0:24:33 > 0:24:35- Will it be this one? Or this one? - That's it!
0:24:36 > 0:24:37- He's got one finally.
0:24:38 > 0:24:39- Off he goes.
0:24:40 > 0:24:45- There are only four runners - in the Ethiopian team.
0:24:45 > 0:24:47- Kenya have five.
0:24:48 > 0:24:53- The women's race - has reached Roath Park Lake.
0:24:53 > 0:24:57- As you can see, - one runner has dropped off...
0:24:58 > 0:25:01- ..after an acceleration - by the leading group.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- We're down to Jechirchir, - Limo and Ngugi for Kenya.
0:25:05 > 0:25:08- Gudeta and Yalew from Ethiopia - are there too.
0:25:15 > 0:25:18- The men's race has passed - the four-mile mark.
0:25:18 > 0:25:21- The time is 18:20. Incredible.
0:25:21 > 0:25:23- Mo Farah is having some trouble.
0:25:23 > 0:25:27- Well, he just went past - the feeding station.
0:25:27 > 0:25:28- He fell back slightly.
0:25:29 > 0:25:33- Sometimes, you have to do that to - get the water down. Or electrolytes.
0:25:33 > 0:25:34- Whatever it may be.
0:25:35 > 0:25:39- You have to then try - and rejoin the group slowly.
0:25:39 > 0:25:41- Is he running his own race...
0:25:41 > 0:25:44- ..or will he run the race - set by the Kenyan team in the lead?
0:25:45 > 0:25:52- If he tries to stay with - the Kenyan team, he might suffer.
0:25:52 > 0:25:54- At the moment, it's tactical.
0:25:55 > 0:25:57- Kiptoo is being creative.
0:26:00 > 0:26:02- There is a little bit of a gap.
0:26:02 > 0:26:05- Kiptoo picks up the pace - every now and then.
0:26:05 > 0:26:07- They're determined - to keep the fast pace.
0:26:07 > 0:26:10- The weather at the moment - is still dry.
0:26:10 > 0:26:13- It's raining a little - and it's cold.
0:26:13 > 0:26:14- There's Mo Farah.
0:26:14 > 0:26:18- He looks quite smooth - in terms of tempo and running.
0:26:18 > 0:26:19- He's lost his cap.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23- They've been running a mile - under 04:30...
0:26:23 > 0:26:25- ..over the first four miles.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- It's very fast.
0:26:28 > 0:26:34- That's probably one of the reasons - why Mo is slowing down a little.
0:26:34 > 0:26:39- But he's an Olympic champion so he - won't be worried at the moment.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44- Will they set a new world record?
0:26:44 > 0:26:48- We can see Muchiri there with Ayele - behind him in the Ethiopia vest.
0:26:48 > 0:26:52- They're getting close - to the barrage.
0:26:53 > 0:26:56- They've only been running - for 20 minutes.
0:27:00 > 0:27:03- Back to the women in Roath Park.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05- You can see the lake behind them.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07- Team tactics - are starting to disappear.
0:27:07 > 0:27:10- It's becoming - more of a personal battle.
0:27:10 > 0:27:11- Yes, I think you're right.
0:27:12 > 0:27:17- Of course, these two countries - have competed against each other...
0:27:17 > 0:27:20- ..in so many races over the years.
0:27:20 > 0:27:24- Kenya normally come out top.
0:27:24 > 0:27:26- But Ethiopia will never give up.
0:27:26 > 0:27:28- They've been running for an hour.
0:27:28 > 0:27:31- They have about eight minutes left.
0:27:31 > 0:27:33- Eight minutes - between them and the finish line.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- Jechirchir is accelerating a little.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39- You can see Limo on the far side.
0:27:40 > 0:27:42- Yalew is suffering.
0:27:42 > 0:27:44- She's starting to show signs.
0:27:44 > 0:27:49- I think the group of five has become - four as Yalew gets left behind.
0:27:49 > 0:27:53- That last spurt - was too much for her.
0:27:53 > 0:27:56- Jechirchir is leading the way.
0:27:57 > 0:28:01- Gudeta has somehow managed to remain - with them but Yalew hasn't.
0:28:02 > 0:28:05- The men have reached halfway - as they reach the Bay.
0:28:05 > 0:28:07- A little gap has opened up.
0:28:07 > 0:28:12- Yes, the Kenyans have opened it up - although Tola is still with them.
0:28:12 > 0:28:16- They've run six miles in 27 minutes.
0:28:16 > 0:28:18- This is such a fast race.
0:28:20 > 0:28:24- There are some cheers for Mo Farah. - This is where he'll get support.
0:28:25 > 0:28:31- Yes. All the countries - have feeding stations here again.
0:28:32 > 0:28:34- Mo Farah is in the lead - for Great Britain.
0:28:35 > 0:28:38- We understand Callum Hawkins - is second at the moment.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41- Dewi Griffiths is third.
0:28:41 > 0:28:44- He's 26th in the race.
0:28:44 > 0:28:46- He's clearly having a good day...
0:28:46 > 0:28:49- ..and his score is counting - for the team at the moment...
0:28:49 > 0:28:52- ..in the World Half Marathon.
0:28:59 > 0:29:00- My name is Dewi Griffiths.
0:29:01 > 0:29:04- I'm running - the Cardiff World Half Marathon...
0:29:05 > 0:29:07- ..as a member of the British team.
0:29:07 > 0:29:11- I started years ago. I was always - running after a ball or an animal.
0:29:12 > 0:29:15- I did a few local races.
0:29:16 > 0:29:18- I joined the local club - when I went to high school.
0:29:19 > 0:29:22- That's how I got to - where I've reached now.
0:29:23 > 0:29:25- I live at home on the farm.
0:29:25 > 0:29:29- My parents are always asking me to - do something. I enjoy helping out.
0:29:30 > 0:29:32- At this time of year, - we're busy lambing.
0:29:32 > 0:29:35- I work around my running - and I help out when I can.
0:29:36 > 0:29:39- In the last few years, - I've seen my potential.
0:29:39 > 0:29:42- I went to the Commonwealth Games - a couple of years ago.
0:29:43 > 0:29:46- Since then, - I've strived to improve every year.
0:29:49 > 0:29:53- I've run in Cardiff three times. - This will be my fourth time.
0:29:53 > 0:29:57- This race will be bigger - than any other race I've done.
0:29:57 > 0:30:00- They say - there'll be 100,000 people watching.
0:30:00 > 0:30:03- I'm sure there'll be amazing support - on the day.
0:30:05 > 0:30:10- Representing Britain in this race - is like playing rugby for the Lions.
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- How often do athletics - world championships come to Wales?
0:30:15 > 0:30:17- This might be - my only chance to compete...
0:30:18 > 0:30:21- ..in the World Championships - in Wales when I'm at my peak.
0:30:22 > 0:30:24- Running with Mo Farah inspires me.
0:30:24 > 0:30:26- I hope to run faster - than ever before.
0:30:35 > 0:30:39- Some of the Great Britain team - runners coming through Roald Plass.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- There's Callum Hawkins - and we can see Dewi Griffiths.
0:30:43 > 0:30:47- Mo Farah has already passed. Great - Britain is fourth at the moment.
0:30:48 > 0:30:53- We're down to two in the women's - race - Limo and Jechirchir.
0:30:53 > 0:30:56- I think Ngugi's race is over.
0:31:02 > 0:31:04- Here we are, behind Mo Farah...
0:31:04 > 0:31:08- ..going down the hill - towards the prison.
0:31:11 > 0:31:17- Farah's cadence - is still fast and smooth.
0:31:17 > 0:31:19- How hard is it - to run on your own like that?
0:31:20 > 0:31:25- It is hard but he's someone - who's been there many times.
0:31:27 > 0:31:31- He's chasing these runners past what - used to be called Student Castle.
0:31:32 > 0:31:36- Muchiri is still in the lead, - as he has been from the start.
0:31:36 > 0:31:41- Kamworor and Tola, - the Ethiopian, are with him.
0:31:43 > 0:31:47- It looks as though - Kiptoo has done his job.
0:31:48 > 0:31:50- Ayele is still there too.
0:31:50 > 0:31:55- Kenya and Ethiopia have been the - names on everyone's lips in Cardiff.
0:31:57 > 0:32:02- Mo Farah is about 100 yards behind, - trying to claw his way back.
0:32:04 > 0:32:06- There are runners - and there are heroes.
0:32:06 > 0:32:09- I dare say - these are the heroes today...
0:32:09 > 0:32:13- ..running in the wind and rain to - raise money for those dear to them.
0:32:13 > 0:32:18- Their families - are also lining the streets.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- There are over 16,000 runners.
0:32:20 > 0:32:23- I'm glad I'm not one of them!
0:32:24 > 0:32:26- You're nearly halfway. - How do you feel?
0:32:27 > 0:32:29- Great. - The weather's awful but who cares!
0:32:29 > 0:32:31- It's fantastic.
0:32:32 > 0:32:34- The support is amazing - at every stage.
0:32:34 > 0:32:38- It was a bit wet around Cardiff Bay - and the wind is strong.
0:32:38 > 0:32:41- But it's a lot of fun so it's great.
0:32:41 > 0:32:45- I'm struggling. - There's a way to go yet.
0:32:45 > 0:32:46- It's hard.
0:32:46 > 0:32:49- I didn't do enough training!
0:32:50 > 0:32:55- It's hard for all of them. - The wind and rain are not helping!
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- This is where training pays off.
0:33:00 > 0:33:04- These two are the leaders in the - women's race. They're very close.
0:33:04 > 0:33:08- The clock is edging towards - 66 minutes.
0:33:09 > 0:33:14- They both have similar PB times.
0:33:14 > 0:33:18- But is Limo making a move now?
0:33:18 > 0:33:21- Yes, she's picked it up a little. - It is Limo.
0:33:22 > 0:33:26- There is a little climb ahead - to cross the railway.
0:33:26 > 0:33:28- I don't know - if she wants to use that...
0:33:28 > 0:33:30- ..before reaching the finish line.
0:33:31 > 0:33:34- She's opened up a gap - of about five yards.
0:33:34 > 0:33:37- They're going up that hill now - to cross the railway.
0:33:38 > 0:33:42- Will Limo put in a little kick here? - Will she break Jechirchir's heart?
0:33:43 > 0:33:45- No, Jechirchir has come back.
0:33:45 > 0:33:48- She's found something - from somewhere.
0:33:48 > 0:33:52- They are side by side once again.
0:33:52 > 0:33:56- The two runners from Kenya have been - like this throughout the race.
0:33:58 > 0:34:02- They may be in the same team - but it's a personal race now.
0:34:02 > 0:34:03- Who will find the kick?
0:34:04 > 0:34:08- Jechirchir maybe - she is the - fastest over the last 100 yards.
0:34:08 > 0:34:12- Limo must win the race here - or I'm afraid she'll be second.
0:34:13 > 0:34:16- They are side by side, as you said.
0:34:16 > 0:34:20- They're not far - from the last bend in the race.
0:34:20 > 0:34:25- Mary Wacera Ngugi is behind them - in third place.
0:34:25 > 0:34:29- When they turn the corner, - they'll see the finish line.
0:34:29 > 0:34:33- The finish line will be calling. - Jechirchir has gone for the line.
0:34:34 > 0:34:37- The gap is now ten, fifteen yards.
0:34:37 > 0:34:38- It's now up to twenty.
0:34:39 > 0:34:40- Limo has been beaten.
0:34:41 > 0:34:43- Jechirchir - is going to win this race.
0:34:43 > 0:34:49- She will be - World Half Marathon Champion 2016.
0:34:49 > 0:34:51- The clock continues to tick...
0:34:51 > 0:34:54- ..as Jechirchir crosses the line.
0:34:54 > 0:34:57- Her time is 67:31.
0:35:01 > 0:35:03- Limo is in second place.
0:35:03 > 0:35:05- She ran into Jechirchir.
0:35:06 > 0:35:07- That's how hard it was.
0:35:08 > 0:35:10- In third place, Mary Wacera Ngugi.
0:35:10 > 0:35:14- Kenya are first, second and third.
0:35:21 > 0:35:25- An excellent performance - by Jechirchir.
0:35:26 > 0:35:29- As you saw - when she crossed the line...
0:35:29 > 0:35:32- ..Limo had given - everything she had.
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0:35:55 > 0:35:59- The men's race - has been going for 51 minutes.
0:36:00 > 0:36:02- The world record is under an hour.
0:36:03 > 0:36:04- It's up to these two.
0:36:05 > 0:36:08- I doubt there's going to be - a world record.
0:36:08 > 0:36:10- The conditions have been atrocious.
0:36:11 > 0:36:15- Kamworor and Muchiri lead the way.
0:36:17 > 0:36:21- I think this is Cheprot, - who's in third place at the moment.
0:36:22 > 0:36:25- There is the view of the lighthouse - in Roath Park Lake.
0:36:27 > 0:36:31- Dewi Griffiths is still going - in about 26th place.
0:36:33 > 0:36:37- Muchiri is still looking - over his shoulder.
0:36:37 > 0:36:40- I don't know why. - There's no-one to be seen.
0:36:40 > 0:36:42- It's very similar - to the women's race.
0:36:43 > 0:36:47- Maybe he's looking over his shoulder - because he hasn't paid his rent!
0:36:47 > 0:36:51- He is still going, and yes, - this is like the women's race.
0:36:51 > 0:36:55- Mo Farah, aided by Tola and Ayele...
0:36:55 > 0:36:58- ..has managed to catch Cheprot.
0:36:58 > 0:37:01- This group is battling - for third place.
0:37:03 > 0:37:07- Yes, indeed, and Farah - is still looking strong.
0:37:08 > 0:37:10- He is fighting for a bronze medal.
0:37:11 > 0:37:15- Every runner has a tough period - in a half marathon.
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- Maybe Mo Farah has got through his.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20- But these two don't look - like weakening.
0:37:23 > 0:37:25- The speed is incredible.
0:37:25 > 0:37:30- Great support here, John, - as we approach the twelfth mile.
0:37:30 > 0:37:36- When Cheprot saw Mo Farah, - I'm sure he thought "Oh, dear".
0:37:39 > 0:37:43- Muchiri and Kamworor - are leading the race.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- As you can see in the background, - twelve miles have gone by.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- They have less than a mile to go.
0:37:50 > 0:37:54- The rain is moving in - and the wind is getting stronger.
0:37:55 > 0:37:56- Who's this character?
0:37:56 > 0:38:01- He is Jos Hermens, - agent of many African runners.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05- He might have been giving the call. - Kamworor has gone for it.
0:38:05 > 0:38:09- We are experiencing a real deluge - here in Cardiff.
0:38:09 > 0:38:13- Kamworor obviously received - a message from his agent.
0:38:13 > 0:38:15- It might have been time related.
0:38:16 > 0:38:20- That kick from Kamworor - has seen Muchiri beaten.
0:38:20 > 0:38:23- Muchiri is going backwards.
0:38:23 > 0:38:26- Kamworor has a very different - running style.
0:38:27 > 0:38:29- Here are the four runners - in the rain...
0:38:30 > 0:38:34- ..as Mo Farah, quite sensibly, - shelters behind the other three.
0:38:35 > 0:38:37- A deluge of biblical proportions, - John.
0:38:38 > 0:38:40- Noah will be somewhere - building an ark!
0:38:41 > 0:38:46- There is the gap between first - and second. It's eight seconds.
0:38:47 > 0:38:48- Eight seconds in no time.
0:38:48 > 0:38:51- Kamworor leads. Muchiri in second.
0:38:52 > 0:38:57- Can Kamworor relax a bit now? - I wonder what he's thinking.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00- He knows that the world record...
0:39:00 > 0:39:03- ..well, maybe it's not within reach.
0:39:03 > 0:39:05- He could finish inside an hour...
0:39:05 > 0:39:09- ..which would be quite an - achievement in these conditions.
0:39:09 > 0:39:12- Look at the water bouncing off - the surface of the road.
0:39:13 > 0:39:14- The wind is whipping across.
0:39:15 > 0:39:19- The wind has changed direction - during the race.
0:39:20 > 0:39:23- It will benefit him as he finishes.
0:39:23 > 0:39:27- It was going to be into his face - as he turns towards the finish line.
0:39:27 > 0:39:33- Mo Farah is in fifth, - 50 seconds behind Kamworor.
0:39:34 > 0:39:37- 57 minutes on the clock.
0:39:37 > 0:39:40- It has been a very fast race.
0:39:40 > 0:39:44- The kind of race which will attract - the best back to Cardiff.
0:39:44 > 0:39:46- They know it's a good course.
0:39:48 > 0:39:52- Just looking at the clock - and those times, John.
0:39:52 > 0:39:58- The world record is 58.22. I don't - think that will be beaten today.
0:39:58 > 0:40:01- But it's a fast race and they'll - definitely be under an hour.
0:40:02 > 0:40:08- Tola and Ayele of Ethiopia drag Mo - Farah away from the Kenyan, Cheprot.
0:40:09 > 0:40:10- They wander through the Hayes.
0:40:13 > 0:40:18- Those are the feet which will win - the World Half Marathon.
0:40:19 > 0:40:24- He slipped at the start, falling - over in the first five yards.
0:40:24 > 0:40:28- He approaches the last half mile.
0:40:28 > 0:40:31- Climbing as he crosses - the railroad track...
0:40:31 > 0:40:33- ..he still looks comfortable.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37- His knees must be in bits.
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- He ran the first mile - in four minutes.
0:40:41 > 0:40:43- There is no-one anywhere near him.
0:40:43 > 0:40:46- What a champion. - He won this race two years ago.
0:40:47 > 0:40:49- He will be champion again this year.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- He receives the applause.
0:40:53 > 0:40:57- Muchiri will not catch him and - Kamworor knows that is the case.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01- The flags are being waved.
0:41:01 > 0:41:03- You can see the flag of Kenya.
0:41:04 > 0:41:07- Kamworor will win - with Muchiri in second place.
0:41:07 > 0:41:10- As he turns the corner, - he will see the finish line.
0:41:12 > 0:41:16- This is the welcome he receives - in Cardiff Civic Centre.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21- Geoffrey Kamworor - keeps hold of his title.
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- Not many have achieved that in the - past but he will manage to do so.
0:41:26 > 0:41:30- Two years from now in Valencia, - he will aim for a hat-trick.
0:41:30 > 0:41:33- As he crosses the line, - he will be under an hour.
0:41:34 > 0:41:40- Kamworor wins in 59:10.
0:41:40 > 0:41:44- The conditions were very difficult - for the runners.
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- Many congratulations to him.
0:41:47 > 0:41:50- Muchiri will finish in second place.
0:41:51 > 0:41:55- A brave effort by him. He worked - hard at the front of the race.
0:41:55 > 0:41:57- He wins the silver medal.
0:41:59 > 0:42:05- Quite a race should be developing - behind Muchiri.
0:42:05 > 0:42:08- There were four battling for bronze - and here they come.
0:42:09 > 0:42:12- It's now between two, - Farah and Ayele.
0:42:12 > 0:42:16- Farah has a kick honed on the track.
0:42:17 > 0:42:19- I don't think Ayele will catch him.
0:42:19 > 0:42:20- Mo Farah will finish third.
0:42:21 > 0:42:24- Mo Farah wins the bronze medal.
0:42:24 > 0:42:29- He also finishes inside an hour, - just inside an hour.
0:42:29 > 0:42:35- Farah is third behind Muchiri - and Kamworor.
0:42:35 > 0:42:39- Kenya in first and second, - Britain in third.
0:42:40 > 0:42:44- As he crossed the finish, I don't - think Kamworor could believe it.
0:42:45 > 0:42:48- A very challenging day for him.
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- A day to remember - for Geoffrey Kamworor...
0:42:51 > 0:42:55- ..to Peres Jechirchir - and to thousands of others.
0:42:58 > 0:42:58- How are the legs?
0:42:58 > 0:43:00- How are the legs?- - I'm tired out.
0:43:00 > 0:43:02- Only a mile to go so we'll see.
0:43:04 > 0:43:08- I'm running every inch in memory of - Dad, who we lost before Christmas.
0:43:08 > 0:43:12- Oh, it's tough now, - and the next bit is all uphill.
0:43:13 > 0:43:14- We shall see.
0:43:16 > 0:43:20- I'll tell you something, I've done - this many times, but never again.
0:43:20 > 0:43:24- Just look how far is to go, - and it's uphill. I've had enough.
0:43:25 > 0:43:30- It's great. I'm loving every step. - A lot of fun. Thank you. I must go.
0:43:30 > 0:43:34- A mile and a half to go. Just up - the hill and the homeward stretch.
0:43:35 > 0:43:37- It's been hard but I'm glad - that I'm doing it.
0:43:38 > 0:43:40- The result of the women's race.
0:43:40 > 0:43:42- Jechirchir on top of the podium.
0:43:43 > 0:43:45- Only two countries in the top eight.
0:43:45 > 0:43:48- Kenya won the team event - for the second time in a row.
0:43:48 > 0:43:52- Their combined time was the second - quickest ever in the competition.
0:43:52 > 0:43:55- In the men's race, would we have - seen a world record...
0:43:55 > 0:43:59- ..if Kamworor hadn't fallen - in the challenging conditions?
0:43:59 > 0:44:03- Dewi Griffiths' efforts helped - Britain into fourth spot.
0:44:03 > 0:44:05- Congratulations. How was the course?
0:44:05 > 0:44:10- Thank you. - The course wasn't too bad.
0:44:10 > 0:44:15- The small hills were difficult, - as was the wind, which pulled us.
0:44:15 > 0:44:17- One of the hardest road race.
0:44:17 > 0:44:21- That one and when I raced - Haile Gebrselassie and Bekele.
0:44:21 > 0:44:24- 27th in the world.
0:44:24 > 0:44:28- On paper, I was quite a lot lower - than that.
0:44:29 > 0:44:31- I've picked up a few scalps today.
0:44:31 > 0:44:35- It shows how well I'm running. - I'm looking forward to the summer.
0:44:35 > 0:44:39- The best in the world to face the - challenge of the Cardiff streets.
0:44:39 > 0:44:43- With them flocked 16,000 runners - from all backgrounds...
0:44:43 > 0:44:46- ..to run in the footsteps - of champions.
0:44:47 > 0:44:48- You'll remember it forever.
0:44:48 > 0:44:52- Everyone's running - for their own personal story...
0:44:52 > 0:44:55- ..for a charity - and it's great for Wales.
0:44:55 > 0:44:59- Tens of thousands of people - lined the streets to cheer us on.
0:44:59 > 0:45:04- Doing what they do best in Cardiff, - encouraging us. A great experience.
0:45:04 > 0:45:08- I blogged my way around, which - was difficult because of the rain.
0:45:08 > 0:45:10- Doing selfies and the like.
0:45:11 > 0:45:12- But it was fantastic.
0:45:13 > 0:45:18- People of Cardiff, take a bow. The - support in this biblical weather.
0:45:18 > 0:45:23- Phenomenal support. Cardiff and - Wales again on the worldwide map.
0:45:23 > 0:45:27- Congratulations to Cardiff and - to Wales. An overwhelming success.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- I've been in world events everywhere - and this is right up there.
0:45:32 > 0:45:36- Up there with the Olympics. Amazing - experience. Loved every second.
0:45:36 > 0:45:40- Difficult conditions, - especially down the Bay.
0:45:40 > 0:45:44- As we came back into Cardiff Bay, - the wind swept across us.
0:45:44 > 0:45:48- We had to overcome that, but there - we are, another one completed.
0:45:48 > 0:45:50- I spoke with many people - on the way around.
0:45:51 > 0:45:55- I ran with many people - and shook hands with them too.
0:45:55 > 0:45:59- It's been a pleasure - and an amazing experience.
0:46:02 > 0:46:08- Here at the finish line, thousands - have a smile across their faces.
0:46:08 > 0:46:10- It's been a successful day.
0:46:10 > 0:46:14- An excellent day for athletics, for - Wales and for British athletics.
0:46:15 > 0:46:16- Superb.
0:46:16 > 0:46:21- To make the day even better, - what about the elite race?
0:46:21 > 0:46:26- It was always going to be race - between the Kenyans...
0:46:26 > 0:46:28- ..and Mo.
0:46:30 > 0:46:33- I think Mo will be happy - with a bronze medal.
0:46:33 > 0:46:36- I think he'll be happy - when he looks back at the race.
0:46:36 > 0:46:39- Geoffrey Kamworor was so strong.
0:46:40 > 0:46:45- We must mention Dewi Griffiths' - superb run, with a PB to boot.
0:46:46 > 0:46:49- We mentioned before the race - that these are the super elite.
0:46:49 > 0:46:51- Runners like Mo Farah.
0:46:52 > 0:46:56- Dewi was competing - against the very best in the world.
0:46:56 > 0:47:00- Geoffrey Kamworor defended his title - successfully.
0:47:00 > 0:47:03- Dewi is now up with the best - in the world.
0:47:03 > 0:47:07- Once again, the Kenyans swept - the board in the women's race.
0:47:07 > 0:47:11- The Kenyans were like an armada - going around the course.
0:47:11 > 0:47:17- Peres Jechirchir was like Geoffrey - Kamworor over the last mile.
0:47:17 > 0:47:22- It was clear she was the strongest - in the race.
0:47:22 > 0:47:24- She deserved the gold medal.
0:47:24 > 0:47:25- Thank you, Matt.
0:47:26 > 0:47:29- Many congratulations - to Kamworor and Jechirchir...
0:47:29 > 0:47:33- ..and to the thousands - who overcame the 13.1 miles...
0:47:33 > 0:47:36- ..around the streets - of the Welsh capital.
0:47:36 > 0:47:42- The rain came but it didn't dampen - the mood at this special event.
0:47:42 > 0:47:44- It has been an overwhelming success.
0:47:45 > 0:47:47- From us all, goodbye.
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