Sally Gunnell, Iwan Thomas and Stephanie Twell will participate in the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10km Road Race in Scarborough on Sunday 11th October 2009. The race will follow a scenic route around the Scarborough Castle headland, is the joint initiative of McCain Foods (GB) and Scarborough Athletic Club, and will also include a 2.5km Family Fun Run. The race will be supporting five charities, The British Heart Foundation, Marie Curie, Alzheimer's Society, Cancer Research and the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
Olympians, Gunnell, Thomas and Twell, represent the best of British athletics talent and all three are working to help McCain encourage people of all ages to get involved in athletics and spot upcoming British sporting talent through the McCain Track & Field Roadshows or the McCain Track & Field television show on Channel 4.
Gunnell, who won the gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, is the only woman in history to have held the four major titles of Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth Champion at the same time. Commenting on her involvement, she said, “As a busy mum with three growing boys, I know all about the pressures that parents face in getting their children to eat healthily and get active. I am delighted that McCain has joined forces to support the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10km Road Race and the 2.5km Family Fun Run to help support active families.”
At the age of just 15, Twell, was the youngest member of the British team to compete in the 2005 World Championships. With a string of successes under her belt, Twell, is one of the countries hopes for a medal at London 2012. Wanting to pass on her enthusiasm to as many people as possible through her role as a McCain Track & Field ambassador, she commented, “In lead up to London 2012, as I focus on getting some serious training under my belt, I am delighted to come and cheer local residents along the McCain Yorkshire Coast course, as well as talent spotting for any young British athletes!”
Thomas, a former European Champion, Commonwealth Champion and World Cup Winner, remains the British Record Holder for the 400m. Currently co-presenting the McCain Track & Field Roadshow, a 12-part TV series, currently airing on Channel 4, he said: “I believe in balancing an active lifestyle with enjoying good food and remain hugely passionate about athletics. The McCain 10km Race and Family Fun Run are great opportunities to encourage everyone in the North East to enjoy a sport that has given me so many great memories.”
The 10km Road Race, and 2.5km Fun Run, will start from the Scarborough Spa Complex, South Bay, and will follow a traffic-free course along the sea-front. Electronic chip timing will be used from start to finish on the 10km race to ensure that each and every athlete is guaranteed an accurate time, regardless of how long it takes to cross the start line.
Bill Bartlett, Corporate Affairs Director at McCain Foods (GB) said: “We hope the involvement of these Great British athletes will inspire families to join us in what promises to be a fun, healthy day out for all. McCain Foods has been based in Scarborough for over forty years now and we are delighted to demonstrate our commitment to encouraging active lifestyles in our home town.”
Source: Yorkshire Coast 10k Website
So why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your take part or watch the Yorkshire Coast 10km Race, either way it will be a great day out.
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