I WOULD like to congratulate Knavesmire Harriers Running Club on their excellent promotion of the Brass Monkey Half Marathon.

From its humble beginnings a good few years back it has developed into a first rate event outlasting several races which were also around then.

I remember winning a pair of socks and a bottle of wine but those days are now gone.

On Sunday I race-walked the route as opposed to many runners. Way behind the rest of the field I was encouraged by checkpointers, refreshment helpers and the follow-up car to the finishing line where I was warmly received.

Thank you Harriers and I hope to be faster in 2006.

John McClure,

Celtic Close,

York.

Updated: 11:06 Saturday, January 29, 2005