Marathon Eryri 2017

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-The solidity of Snowdown

-is no place for the weak.

-Only the strong will survive.

-This is a long and winding road

-of pain.

-A road that tests the muscles

-and stretches every sinew.

-40,000 steps from start to finish,

-your muscles weighed down by acid.

-You need strength to keep moving.

-Welcome to the

-2017 Brooks Snowdonia Marathon.

-The powerful words of Wales'

-national poet, Ifor ap Glyn...

-..fires the imagination

-as we prepare for what is to come.

-We're half a mile

-outside Llanberis.

-2,500 runners

-from all over the world....

-..are winding their way

-towards the starting line.

-We will hear the sound of the

-all-important hooter in a moment.

-You can sense the excitement

-around us.

-The Snowdonia Marathon

-is one of the most prominent...

-..on the Welsh calendar.

-It's respected by some

-of the best European runners...

-..but we'll also have many fun

-runners out on the course today.

-It's my first marathon,

-I've never done one before.

-I can't wait

-but I am a little nervous.

-We've all come over from Leicester.

-Really looking forward to it.

-Fantastic hospitality.

-A wonderful part of the world.

-I'd be lying if I said

-I wasn't nervous.

-I am looking forward to it.

-There's excitement all around.

-It's a friendly race, really

-nice support all the way along.

-We get really good support

-and a brilliant atmosphere.

-Fantastic views as well.

-It's worth the effort.

-We've been running together

-for the past year.

-We've done some long runs

-on Sunday mornings.

-It's been hard!

-Stupid idea.

-A little bit nervous. It's my

-fourth marathon in four weekends.

-I'm carrying this little man

-on my back.

-I'm running

-for mental health support.

-I'm not looking forward

-to the hills.

-Hopefully the three before

-will help carry me through.

-Every runner has a personal reason

-for running this iconic race.

-I'm joined by Matt Ward,

-the race's media officer...

-..and a member

-of our commentary team.

-Last year's winner, Russell

-Bentley, isn't running this year.

-Unfortunately, Russell got injured

-out in Italy last week.

-He sustained

-a rather serious injury.

-He's here on crutches

-watching the race today.

-Fair play to him for coming down

-to show his support.

-He's here in spirit

-if not in a fit body!

-This year's race is wide open and

-we'll have a new name on the cup.

-A new name on the cup.

-I'd be looking at the runner-up

-of last year's race, Daniel Jones.

-He wasn't too far behind Russell

-at the end.

-Paul Jones won't be too far off.

-Last year's women's winner,

-Joanne Nelson, is absent...

-..but Andrea Rowlands is here.

-Andrea is here but no Joanne.

-Andrea will be strong,

-as she is every year.

-She won the race in 2014.

-Andrea is always there

-or thereabouts.

-Sarah Cumber is also in the running.

-Hayley Munn from Northampton

-will be one to look out for.

-She's the fastest by a mile

-on paper.

-She's never run this race before...

-..but I'd expect her to be fast

-in the early part of the race.

-Will she be fast enough? We'll see.

-Both the men and women's races

-are going to be tight affairs.

-It will be an exiting, close race.

-There will be drama

-across the whole 26 miles.

-We'll have fun, rain, everything!

-Thanks, Matt, I'll let you make

-your way to the commentary position.

-I know you'll agree with me...

-..that the elite runners

-who have run this race many times...

-..say that this course adds about

-ten minutes to their marathon times.

-It sounds a lot but when you see

-the marathon's altitude profile...

-..you know just why.

-The start is at 122 metres

-above sea level...

-..before rising to 360 metres

-at Pen-y-Pass.

-Back down to 45 metres

-at Beddgelert...

-..before climbing to 147 metres

-at Waunfawr.

-The final tough climb rises to the

-highest point at Bwlch y Groes...

-..which is 376 metres.

-It's a total climb of 838 metres

-for every runner.

-That's what faces our athletes today

-as they prepare on the start line.

-They are eager to begin one

-of the toughest marathons around.

-I will be following this year's race

-on the back of this motorbike...

-..but to guide you through all the

-excitement is our commentary team...

-..Matt Ward and Nic Parry.

-Thanks, Lowri.

-The rock of the quarry sums up

-everything about the day.

-It's challenging,

-dark and threatening.

-Some familiar faces mixed

-with the first-time runners.

-There will be applause before

-the race to remember two men.

-Trevor Edwards, a founder of

-this race and of the Snowdon Race...

-..and Alan Lewis,

-a long-time volunteer.

-For the 35th time, off they go.

-Lowri is on her bike.

-With me on the tandem is Matt Ward.

-What are these conditions

-like to run in?

-Ideal conditions for running

-a marathon, Nic.

-There is some low-lying fog

-but no wind.

-Great conditions

-for a marathon.

-Maybe not the best for watching

-but it won't affect the runners.

-The early focus is on Daniel Jones

-of Team Bath.

-He was runner-up

-in this race last year.

-The start will continue

-for about 15 minutes.

-That's how long it will take the

-2,000+ runners to cross the line.

-Scott Harrington looks like a man

-on a mission.

-Yes, he's looking straight ahead...

-..and his shoulders

-are moving quickly already.

-He hasn't raced this race before.

-Maybe he's using the motorbike...

-..as something to aim for

-as they run up the pass.

-There are six runners out in front

-already.

-Adam Holland is the man in green.

-He's a real character.

-Believe it or not,

-he has ran almost 300 marathons.

-Harrington is the early pace-setter

-and he looks strong.

-This is the 35th staging

-of this race.

-And still they come.

-The Chuckle Brothers -

-who will be smiling at the end?

-They're also here

-to raise money for charity.

-Some are having an emergency stop

-behind the bushes...

-..earlier than expected.

-Lowri can tell us what they have

-to face ahead of them.

-We're approaching the climb

-up Pen-y-Pass...

-..and they can't be separated.

-For the elite runners, their average

-pace over the first five miles...

-..from the start line to the top

-of Pen-y-Pass is six-minute miles.

-It's an incredible pace

-considering the steep gradient.

-Lowri's going to enjoy being

-our biker chick this afternoon.

-Someone always does this.

-I worry they'll hit the wall.

-In second and third

-are Daniel Jones and Paul Jones.

-Let's see how much

-they trail the leader.

-Scott Harrington

-is an interesting character.

-He's used to these kinds of races.

-He won the 2016 Windermere Marathon.

-He's a strong front-runner.

-He's approaching Pont Cromlech.

-He's wearing gloves

-on a fairly mild afternoon.

-They are all in vests.

-This is the official 5K mark.

-You can see what it means as they

-all check their watches here.

-It's the first meaningful

-checkpoint of the race.

-Here's the man who has led from

-the start so far. Scott Harrington.

-Second and third

-are also well established.

-The race is taking shape now.

-The cameras are coming, get ready.

-Everyone wants their moment.

-Rob Johnson

-from Aberystwyth is fourth.

-He's an experienced runner.

-Next up are

-Paul Graves and Matt Hobbs.

-Behind them in

-the blue cap is Gareth Petts.

-That's the top six

-in the men's race.

-Scott there, with his head down.

-Daniel and Paul are chasing him.

-Scott Harrington has been injured

-recently but is running well here.

-John Rowley is the first of the

-Eryri Harriers over Pont Cromlech.

-That's the advantage of being known.

-The first woman is Emma Wookey who

-runs for Lliswerry Runners, Newport.

-Hayley Munn from

-Northampton Road Runners is second.

-Those two were neck and neck

-over Pont Cromlech.

-These three look like getting

-to know each other very well.

-Scott Harrington is looking over

-his shoulder repeatedly.

-The other two are closing the gap.

-Jessica Parry-Williams runs for

-Les Croupiers Running Club, Cardiff.

-Andrea Rowlands is right behind her

-in fourth place.

-The top four split into pairs

-in the women's race.

-Both the men's and women's races

-are shaping up nicely.

-The gloves are off

-for Scott Harrington.

-The Jones boys are

-right on his shoulder now.

-Welcome back, Daniel, after

-a fantastic debut last year.

-Are you hoping for better

-than second place this year?

-That's the plan. I've been building

-up for this race since London.

-Training's gone well.

-I hope to go one better.

-I'm looking forward to the race.

-2.30 in London. Are you confident?

-I'm confident because that London

-performance gave me a lot of belief.

-Since that race I've started

-believing I could win this race.

-The beard suits him.

-It's about as unlike London

-as you could imagine.

-Harrington still leads

-as they approach Pen-y-Pass.

-It heralds the end

-of the first climb.

-Look at the mist and the rain.

-That's the task that faces them.

-It's a three-way battle for the

-men's race. Join us after the break.

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-Welcome back to the 2017

-Brooks Snowdonia Marathon.

-Without further ado,

-let's re-join our commentary team...

-..Matt Ward and Nic Parry.

-Thanks, Lowri.

-There they are, snaking their way.

-It's well worth stopping

-to watch and admire.

-Only then do you realise how many

-are competing in this marathon.

-This is a complete contrast to the

-isolation of the surrounding area.

-Is Scott Harrington

-getting stronger?

-Yes, as they go down Pen-y-Pass

-towards Pen Y Gwryd...

-..Scott Harrington

-is trying to open up a gap.

-He hasn't settled yet. He looks

-at his watch and over his shoulder.

-He's determined but there's

-a nervous look about him.

-That's very interesting. He has been

-aware of the chasers for a while.

-That's Emma Wookey.

-She's being chased by Hayley Munn.

-That's how close they are

-in the women's race.

-The mist is slow to lift

-in Pen-y-Pass...

-..and they're still there

-on Pont Cromlech.

-Hayley Munn

-is still in second place.

-2 hours 37 minutes

-in the Frankfurt Marathon in 2014.

-Hayley Munn has a lot of experience.

-Is that an advantage today?

-She hasn't raced here before.

-Scott Harrington

-takes a bite of gel!

-He still appears to be nervous,

-the gel splashes everywhere.

-He's a man on a mission.

-He is, he does look very determined.

-He still hasn't settled.

-He's ripping that gel

-with his teeth.

-Emma Wookey. She crossed Hayley Munn

-then as she went for the water.

-Munn didn't look happy about it.

-Andrea Rowland and Jessica

-Parry-Williams in front of her.

-They are third and fourth.

-Those four

-have kept their shape well so far.

-The women's race

-is shaping up well too.

-If we needed confirmation of that,

-let's look at the current standings.

-Here are the three frontrunners.

-Andrea is very close

-in fourth place.

-No need for statistics to show

-how close it is in the men's race.

-They've been shoulder to shoulder.

-That's why there's only

-a second between them.

-A gap is starting to appear

-with Harrington in front.

-Still in the lead and running well.

-Daniel and Paul Jones

-look very comfortable too...

-..running down from Pen-y-Pass.

-Lowri is up ahead of them.

-Well, Nic, here's where the runners

-will leave the main road.

-They'll make their way

-towards Cwm Dyli.

-After six miles

-of running on tarmac...

-..there's two miles of hill running.

-If you follow me, you'll see

-that it's an uneven surface...

-..and rather steep in this area.

-The choice of running shoe

-is crucial.

-I have two pairs to show you,

-two very different pairs.

-These are road running shoes.

-They're quite soft and quite thick

-to protect the knees.

-These are hybrid running shoes,

-they do a little of everything...

-..road, track and hills.

-If I were running today,

-in these damp conditions...

-..the slippery surface,

-I would have chosen the hybrids.

-They offer a better grip

-and they're lighter.

-It's a personal choice but a choice

-that could make the difference...

-..in a tight race.

-Back to you, Nic.

-Thanks, Lowri. I'm wearing slippers

-in my commentary booth!

-Matt's wearing

-his Sunday best shoes.

-I haven't seen anyone

-taking that corner so quickly.

-Had he been a car, he would have

-lost control. That's how he runs.

-Look at the speed of his legs.

-He is almost sprinting.

-He throws the gloves away.

-I'm surprised at how quickly

-he's coming down Cwm Dyli.

-He is galloping down.

-It's worth remembering

-that this is only mile number six.

-There are 20 more to go.

-These two are like two lions.

-Harrington is like an animal

-trying to escape those lions.

-That's the impression you get. That

-picture chronicles it perfectly.

-These three can enjoy the calmness

-of this part of the course.

-Rob Johnson of Aberystwyth

-is still in fourth place.

-Gareth Petts is wearing

-the blue cap.

-He has been in fifth

-throughout this race.

-Sometimes the sound of the feet

-denotes the speed.

-It will be like a busy fairground

-on this section later on.

-These can enjoy the advantage of

-being here first and on their own.

-The masses are still crossing

-Pont Cromlech.

-Here is Andrea Rowlands

-in fourth place.

-She told Lowri

-how much she enjoys this occasion.

-Andrea, welcome back. Second last

-year. Back for first position?

-There are some really

-fast runners here today.

-I love this race

-so I love coming back.

-It was the first marathon

-I ever did so I love coming back.

-It's my tenth time this year.

-I really enjoy it.

-There is always

-a really good atmosphere.

-No expectations on a placing,

-to be honest.

-You're having a great season.

-Sub three in a marathon

-in Wrexham recently, 2:54.

-You must be feeling quite strong.

-Yes, I was really pleased with that.

-I wanted to get a sub three.

-I don't do much flat running.

-I was really pleased with that.

-I've had a couple of PBs.

-I seem to be really haphazard.

-It's an age thing, maybe.

-It's up and down. It's on the day.

-Hopefully, I'll enjoy it

-and get to the end.

-I feel like an old friend

-with this race, to be honest!

-An age thing - I understand

-that feeling completely, Andrea.

-Harrington still leads

-the men's race.

-He's still being hunted down.

-These two will know each other

-very well by the end of the race.

-The two Joneses chase Harrington.

-Jonny Bibb is the guy in the suit.

-It's easy to dismiss someone dressed

-like that but he is experienced.

-On social media, he was trying

-to decide between three outfits.

-I wouldn't like to know

-what the other two choices were!

-Hayley Munn

-still leads the women's race.

-She comes down Cwm Dyli and is

-the first woman through the gate.

-Where is Wookey?

-That is the question.

-When will she get on this track?

-There isn't too much of a gap

-between them.

-Wearing black and sporting a beard

-is Mr Huw, the singer.

-Hayley Munn is clearly out in front

-in the women's race.

-We had a glimpse of Emma Wookey

-behind her.

-She's in second

-and keeping an eye on the leader.

-Andrea has overtaken Jessica

-Parry-Williams into third place.

-Photos will be taken

-and memories shared...

-..but what are the normal

-runners thinking about?

-They approach Pen-y-Pass.

-What were their expectations?

-I'll be glad to reach Pen-y-Pass

-but I will be shattered.

-Pen-y-Pass is my favourite bit.

-I love running up the hill.

-Flying down

-the other side is fantastic.

-The other two hills later

-on are the killers.

-I did it last year

-so I know what to expect.

-I'll take it easy.

-Top of the pass will be OK.

-I'm going to pace myself.

-I hope the crowd and

-the other runners carry me along.

-I think I'll make it up Pen-y-Pass.

-There certainly is

-a good crowd here today.

-The first to appear out of Cwm Dyli

-is the leader, Scott Harrington.

-He doesn't look that happy.

-He should be happy

-with such a delightful view.

-Those colours are natural,

-believe me.

-That is the breath-taking view.

-It affords these runners with

-an excuse for taking their time.

-I need a drink. I need a drink.

-This is odd.

-He's desperate for a drink

-very early in the race.

-There's a long stretch

-before the next feeding station.

-Poor fellow.

-If I had a drink

-I'd let him have it.

-These guys look happier

-and there's always a Usain Bolt.

-Scott Harrington leads the race

-after 48 minutes of running.

-He missed his drink

-at the feeding station...

-..and that might be

-a costly miss for him.

-That could be a turning point.

-Here's why.

-Watch them enjoy the water.

-That's Mike Shelton

-running for the Mind charity.

-His fourth marathon in a month.

-Andrea Rowlands

-has passed Hayley Munn.

-She's leading the women's race.

-Hayley Munn is five runners

-further back in puce.

-It's a great race by the women

-and look at the concentration.

-Hayley Munn

-has a very lithe running style.

-Daniel Jones and Paul Jones

-are separated for the first time...

-..and they still trail Harrington.

-The sounds are familiar.

-Feet on tarmac and bells ringing.

-It's an European atmosphere.

-I don't remember seeing

-a crowd this big...

-..but Batman and Robin are regulars.

-Andrea Rowlands

-still leads the women's race.

-Hayley Munn is closing her down

-again and looks like passing her.

-Scott Harrington takes

-yet another look at his watch.

-Daniel Jones may be as close

-as he has been so far in the race.

-Hayley Munn

-goes past Andrea Rowlands.

-It's a great battle.

-Hayley flies past

-without looking at Andrea.

-I said it would be busy

-after Cwm Dyli.

-Here he is at the feeding station.

-He wants to make certain it's water.

-There has to be something wrong.

-He's lost his composure

-and isn't concentrating properly.

-He's running as if his life

-depends upon it.

-Hayley Munn leads the women's race

-by Llyn Dinas.

-Scott Harrington leads the men's

-race as he reaches Beddgelert.

-Here is Scott Harrington

-coming through Beddgelert.

-He looks strong but he has been

-carrying an injury this season.

-Does he have enough of a lead?

-We'll see after the break.

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-Welcome back to the 2017

-Brooks Snowdonia Marathon.

-The two-footed traffic in Beddgelert

-is increasing.

-A few minutes ago,

-the frontrunners flew past.

-While I catch up with them

-on this bike...

-..let's re-join

-Matt Ward and Nic Parry.

-Thanks, Lowri.

-I have a feeling you'll catch up

-with these runners...

-..leaving Beddgelert

-at the halfway point.

-Daniel Jones

-is tracking Scott Harrington.

-The leader will have

-a stiff neck tomorrow morning.

-He's looked over his shoulder

-so often.

-For the first time during this race,

-Daniel Jones moves into the lead.

-Look at the difference

-in running styles.

-Daniel Jones

-has a very compact style.

-Scott Harrington is hurting.

-Now then,

-this is James Carpenter in black.

-He's running with Matt Hobbs.

-James Carpenter from Neath Runners.

-This is the first time

-we've seen him.

-Hobbs and Carpenter

-look comfortable bouncing along.

-You wouldn't say that

-about Scott Harrington.

-You would say that

-about Daniel Jones.

-Yes, Daniel Jones looks smooth.

-He's putting the pedal to the metal.

-The gap behind him

-is starting to open up.

-Back in Beddgelert,

-there's Hayley Munn.

-She still leads the women's race.

-You can hear

-shouts of encouragement for her.

-Now then, another problem

-for Scott Harrington.

-Is Paul Jones

-starting to catch up with him?

-He may well be. Scott Harrington

-looks at his watch again.

-It's a GPS watch that will tell him

-where he is in this race.

-He hasn't run on this course before.

-He's searching for the miles.

-Emma Wookey is in third place.

-Andrea Rowlands has already passed

-through the village of Beddgelert.

-There's great encouragement here.

-That's Matt Yapp

-wearing yellow and blue.

-He's asking the crowd

-to raise their voices.

-His father is running this race

-with him.

-That's our first look

-at Sarah Cumber from Halifax.

-She finished the Oxford Marathon

-in 2:50 recently.

-She's in fourth place.

-Hayley Munn still leads.

-I like the way

-she keeps looking straight on.

-She ignores

-everything else around her.

-Hayley Munn

-is in a good cluster of runners.

-Daniel Jones carrying some gel.

-He's eating up the miles.

-This is a different gel to the ones

-you find at the feeding stations.

-His personal gel

-and his personal target.

-What a study in concentration.

-What a picture.

-Two ways of traversing

-the loneliness...

-..of this wonderful expanse

-of North Wales crossing each other.

-They're still running

-through the village of Beddgelert.

-This is Sharon Leech,

-mother of Josh Griffiths...

-..the best-placed Brit

-at this year's London Marathon.

-This sight reminds me of Superman.

-Clark Kent against the train.

-The way this one is running,

-I wouldn't give the train much hope.

-Look at his cadence.

-Fast, accurate.

-Daniel Jones looks very determined.

-Is this race in the bag for him?

-It's a bit early to say for sure.

-He passes Llyn y Gadair

-and reaches the village of Rhyd Ddu.

-You do feel,

-as you suggested, Matt...

-..you feel something inevitable in

-the way he's controlling this race.

-He came here with his tactics,

-with his purpose.

-The lake looking resplendent.

-It's a complete contrast.

-Fair play to him.

-He's made a race of it.

-Yes, he's made a race of it.

-There might be nothing left in the

-tank when he finishes this race...

-..but he won't have left anything

-out on the course.

-Paul Jones.

-He's 47 years old.

-He's testimony that you can

-run marathons whatever your age.

-Paul has great experience

-on the mountains.

-He's a very strong runner.

-Thanks for that boost, Matt,

-to someone of advancing years!

-There's hope for everyone. 47 years

-old. He ran the London Marathon.

-That's a sight that could break

-the heart of a tired runner.

-Not Andrea Rowlands, though.

-She's approaching Pont Cae'r Gors.

-She's just passed

-the 15-mile marker.

-It's a good opportunity

-to take stock.

-Where is everyone

-at this key stage of the race?

-Daniel Jones leads the race.

-Scott Harrington's hopes are gone.

-The names are familiar.

-Gaps are starting to appear.

-The standings have changed

-in the women's race.

-Wookey was leading.

-Andrea Rowlands is in the top three.

-Iconic sights.

-Daniel Jones near Castell Cidwm.

-He's going to write his name

-into the history books today.

-He will be part of the

-Snowdonia Marathon folklore.

-Hayley Munn, into Rhyd Ddu.

-The first woman to arrive.

-She's been running

-since she was 11 years old.

-She feels that her place

-is in the mountains.

-She's felt that

-since she was a child.

-That aim has become a reality.

-She could realise a dream today

-if she carries on like this.

-She's been tracked

-by some experiences runners.

-Another feeding station.

-This part of the race has been

-important. She knows her packets!

-Good tactics. She has room

-for her gels in her shorts.

-She's getting ready

-for the final eight miles.

-She smiles all the time.

-She's in her element.

-Yes indeed. The 10th time

-Andrea has run this race.

-Scott Harrington, James Carpenter

-and Paul Jones together.

-Scott Harrington has more company

-than he would desire.

-He doesn't look

-particularly happy about it.

-Carpenter with him,

-Paul Jones with him.

-The leader now has to battle

-to stay in the top three.

-They're all aiming for the

-next crucial stage of the race.

-They're heading towards Waunfawr.

-They all know

-what comes after Waunfawr.

-If it's hard work now,

-it will only become harder.

-Lowri is there before them.

-I've reached Waunfawr...

-..one of the 11 feeding stations

-along this course.

-Joining me is Sian, one of the

-many volunteers at these stations.

-How long have you been here?

-We arrived at 11.30am this morning.

-The first runner hasn't arrived yet.

-He's on his way.

-You've done this many times.

-You must receive some unusual

-responses at this point in the race.

-People are very happy to see us

-when they reach here.

-They want something

-stronger than water!

-They're very happy to see you.

-There's a competition

-for the best feeding station!

-How are you doing

-compared to the others?

-We've made an effort

-since it's almost Halloween.

-It looks lovely! Thanks for now.

-The first drink is about

-to be taken, the first of many.

-Thanks, Lowri. Great witches.

-I'm not talking about you!

-Daniel Jones is in Waunfawr

-and heads for the climb.

-Daniel Jones turns to face the wall,

-the wall up Waunfawr.

-He'll head for Bwlch y Groes.

-These are miles 23 and 24.

-The ascent is 376 metres

-in one mile. Incredible.

-Hayley Munn in first place.

-John Rowley

-is the best-placed local runner.

-Andrea Rowlands is second.

-A local runner.

-We couldn't have asked for more

-competitive men or women's races.

-Just look at Paul Jones' face.

-It speaks volumes.

-Yes and his shoulders

-are starting to tighten up...

-..as he leans into the hill.

-Behind him is Matt Hobbs.

-He looks ever so comfortable.

-James Carpenter had carved

-out fourth place for himself...

-..but he looks in a bit of trouble.

-He needs the support of the crowd.

-They don't disappoint.

-No sign of Scott Harrington,

-no sign at all.

-The Groeslon turn and he can

-see Bwlch y Groes ahead of him.

-If can conquer this you feel

-the race will be his.

-When you hit the 22-mile marker

-at the bottom of Waunfawr...

-..you think you're almost done.

-Most people walk up Waunfawr.

-I haven't seen many run up.

-You are shattered by then.

-The final climb is brutal

-and dispiriting.

-True grit and determination

-to get up the last hill.

-I'll be walking some of that

-to be honest.

-I'll be walking

-when I get to the hill.

-Walk to the top

-and run down the other side.

-Oh, for the lungs of a dog

-and for its enthusiasm too.

-Especially on this part

-of the course.

-We heard some honesty and reality

-in those words from the runners.

-He seems to be jogging.

-Superb technique on the hill

-from Daniel Jones.

-As we see the train once again...

-..Matt Hobbs will be using

-some fell running techniques.

-That's where his strength

-and experience lies.

-He is chasing Daniel Jones.

-He has overtaken Paul Jones

-into second place.

-Paul Jones is third

-and it looks a bit tough for him.

-Hayley Munn glances at her watch.

-She is checking her time

-and where she is in the race.

-All the information is on her wrist.

-She is concentrating just as hard

-as when we saw her first of all.

-Such strength up the hill.

-I like the way she leans

-into the hill, Nic.

-She looks very strong and refuses

-any offer of water or gels.

-Daniel Jones

-is on the final few miles.

-He is like a metronome.

-He is flying through the fog

-towards mile number 24.

-That's a great description.

-He is so consistent.

-He's like a machine

-and never misses a stride.

-His last drink before

-he runs down to the village.

-The witches send him off on his

-broom as Andrea starts up the hill.

-It's a crucial part of the race.

-She is glad of a drink.

-Matt Hobbs is in second.

-He takes a good look around.

-How much time is there left and more

-importantly, where is the leader?

-The course changes

-and the race is almost over.

-It's Matt Hobbs' last chance

-to chase down Daniel Jones.

-Join us after the break

-for all the drama.

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-Welcome back to the climax

-of the Brooks Snowdonia Marathon.

-Let's re-join our commentary team

-of Matt Ward and Nic Parry.

-Daniel Jones has been ever-present

-near the front of the race.

-This is the most uncomfortable

-I've seen him.

-Yes, he's into the last mile

-on the grass and mud.

-He's being cheered on by the locals.

-Down he comes.

-It would be hard enough

-as a first mile.

-With 24 miles behind him,

-you could forgive him for slipping.

-It would be a disaster if he did.

-What a view.

-That's what he has been aiming for.

-Matt Hobbs is in second place. He

-seems to be taking a bit more care.

-Hayley Munn is the leading woman.

-Mile 24 into the mist

-and towards Moel Eilio.

-Matt Hobbs is used

-to racing down mountains.

-He is taking great care.

-He can't see this man.

-He is now far ahead of him.

-He is on the tarmac

-and can see Llanberis.

-Paul Jones is in third place.

-He has excellent technique...

-..and is used to running on

-these mountains for many years.

-Gareth Hughes from Gaerwen

-is sporting a Speedy shirt.

-It's not the best description

-at the moment.

-He needs some help and what

-better than a kiss from his wife!

-I hope she is his wife!

-Jonathan Owen from Alderley Edge

-is right on the limit.

-It's where the rich footballers

-live.

-He looks in a bit of trouble.

-Even at the end of a race

-there's always a Usain Bolt.

-Daniel Jones is running

-his second Snowdonia Marathon.

-He smashed his personal best time

-recently.

-He came here on a mission.

-Hayley Munn is a bit unsure

-but she's careful.

-Why would you take a risk

-with only one mile remaining.

-This man came here hoping that

-his recent London performance...

-..was an indication

-of what was to come.

-He has run the perfect race.

-He was tactically alert

-and came here expecting to win.

-That's why Daniel Jones has won

-the 2017 Brooks Snowdonia Marathon.

-Daniel, massive congratulations.

-You timed that race perfectly.

-I took it steadily

-on the first half.

-When I got to fourteen

-I overtook the guy in the lead.

-I never looked back and managed

-to pace it well to get to the hill.

-I felt strong up the hill

-and held on 'til the end.

-You've had a fantastic season.

-What a way to finish it.

-A great season, the best year

-I've had in my running life.

-The best run I've ever had

-in such an iconic race.

-To have your name on this cup

-must make you feel so proud.

-A great honour and privilege.

-To see the past winners of

-this race. A fantastic feeling.

-Humble and a great athlete too.

-Matt Hobbs was ninth last year.

-The 26-year-old has ran a more

-careful and effective race in 2017.

-He is in second place.

-Behind him is someone who has

-always been up in the top three.

-Paul Jones is third.

-Matt, congratulations.

-A very good second positon for you.

-You ran an amazing second half.

-Last year,

-I ran the first half too quick.

-The second half was really painful.

-I set off quicker this year.

-I let the guys go out in front.

-I wound it up and felt good

-on the second half.

-Better race than last year.

-Paul, congratulations on third

-position and a personal best.

-You must be delighted.

-You must be delighted.

-

-Absolutely brilliant.

-I loved that

-and had to really dig deep.

-On nine and ten I thought

-I'd gone off too hard.

-I kept my head and my posture.

-On mile 23, I had cramp

-but I kept my posture.

-Soon I was on the descent,

-I knew I was clear.

-Back next year to get second

-if not first place.

-Keep trying, keep trying!

-Gareth Petts has been there

-throughout. He finishes fourth.

-He is from Witney near Oxford.

-That's what the Snowdonia Marathon

-does to you.

-This is Hayley Munn.

-She's always been

-in the top three...

-..and has controlled it

-since taking the lead.

-It's her first visit here.

-Here's Adam Holland,

-or Tango, as he is known.

-He's run hundreds of marathons

-and a powerful sprint to the line.

-We can concentrate on Hayley Munn.

-She's going to smash

-the course record.

-It was set last year

-by Joanne Nelson.

-She's within 45 seconds

-of breaking the race record...

-..which has stood for thirty years.

-Hayley Munn has won

-the women's race.

-Congratulations to her.

-She knew exactly when to strike

-for home and it paid dividends.

-You are the 2017 champion.

-Congratulations, Hayley.

-How does it feel?

-How does it feel?

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-Really good.

-You ran an exceptional race.

-It was tough because

-I'm used to flat marathons.

-Every other one I've done has been

-flat so the hills were really tough.

-You smashed the course record. Did

-you know you had it in your legs?

-I thought I could go

-for a sub 3 hour.

-I'm pleased I did it.

-Well done and I hope you

-have a nice time celebrating.

-What a lovely lady.

-That's red, red blood

-from Tim Hutchinson.

-Andrea Rowlands who was second

-last year is second again this year.

-It's another excellent performance

-from the local girl.

-She's delighted.

-You must be delighted

-with second and a personal best?

-I'm really pleased

-and didn't expect it.

-I tried to pace it

-like I normally do.

-I tried to enjoy it which I did.

-I looked at my watch and saw I was

-just under 7 minute mile pace...

-..and thought I might

-get a PB for the course.

-I thought, it's all downhill now

-and went for it.

-Coming in at the end

-was really pleasing.

-Owain Williams from Tregarth

-of Eryri Harriers finishes the race.

-Sarah Cumber from Halifax Harriers

-will finish and claim third place.

-That's a great finish for her.

-The top three for

-the men and women is now complete.

-James Carpenter was

-the first Welshman home today...

-..but the English runners

-dominated the placings.

-Daniel Jones eventually

-emerged to win the race.

-Hayley Munn won the women's race

-with Sarah Cumber in third.

-In a familiar second place by now

-was Andrea Rowlands.

-Sharon Leech, from

-a family of famous runners...

-..finishes seventh

-at 47 years of age.

-I'm really happy.

-So happy in fact I could cry.

-I really loved it.

-The only surprise was

-the difficulty of the final descent.

-That was really tough.

-Come on, well done.

-I'm so happy to break the four hour

-barrier after four years of trying.

-I've been gutted

-four years in a row.

-I was delighted to have such

-a strong second half this year.

-It was a really tough race.

-The support was amazing.

-I'm so happy.

-The atmosphere makes it one of

-the best in Britain if not Europe.

-Everyone is so friendly and all

-the locals are out supporting you.

-It's brilliant.

-The best marathon I've ever done.

-If you want to find the heart

-of this race look at this man.

-Duane Roberts has run this marathon

-three times since midnight.

-That's what Marathon Eryri

-does to you.

-From Matt Ward and me

-it's goodnight.

-Ta-ra.

-I can't put into words

-how happy I am.

-I'm so happy I'll be crying tonight.

-I'm happy to be here but I'll be

-even happier in the pub in a minute.

-Once again, the Brooks Snowdonia

-Marathon is a huge success.

-Congratulations to Hayley Munn

-for breaking the course record...

-..to Daniel Jones

-for winning the race...

-..and congrats to all those

-who dared and succeeded...

-..in overcoming one of the toughest

-marathons on the running calendar.

-Until next year, goodbye.

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