Athletics

Two related events recently took place. The first was the passing of my uncle Paul, the second the decision of Sir Roger Bannister to auction the shoes in which he broke every record and ran the first mile under 4 minutes. My uncle Paul was  at Exeter College Oxford, with Roger Bannister in May [...]

There was a turn out of watching Rusters to cheer on Polly who was running the marathon. She had shin splints and I urged her to withdraw.  She would have none of it  and went the full distance in great heat. We assumed our position at a Marine Gate on the Western route of the marathon. Bob [...]