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Help us raise funds… at Birmingham’s non-nuclear half marathon!
You’ve probably noticed that Birmingham City Council for the last 3 years (after a gap of some years) has again been holding a half marathon road race each Autumn. There are lots of good things about this - it’s quite an occasion, and the turnout and support from Brummies (especially near Broad Street) is great. Given that they (with the sponsors EDF energy) tell people that by entering the race, you’ll be joining the ‘Green Team’ in a ‘race against climate change’, you’d think it was the ideal event. BUT… while they have won praise for their recycling, there is a lot of ‘greenwash’ going on which is revealed by a closer look at EDF (‘Electricitè De France’), who are huge producers of… nuclear energy! (That isn't in the publicitè).
So, it’s good to be able to point out that an alternative exists : the Birmingham and Black Country Half-Marathon (BBCHM) on Saturday 2nd July. I love this race. It goes for 13.1 miles from near Wolverhampton Rail Station, past some great local heritage, finishing in Brindleyplace. I find it enjoyable running along the canal (though don’t be fooled: the surface is a bit uneven underfoot, and the humpback bridges don’t make it particularly fast). Best of all, it’s a low key but well regarded event, with around 1000 entrants (you set off in groups of 10, so there’s no mass falling into the canal!), organised by local enthusiasts…. and not a nuke in sight!
So, BFOE is using the BBCHM as an opportunity for some much-needed fundraising – and we’d like you to please give us your support in one of the following ways :
1)Run (or walk*) it yourself! – and get sponsored for BFOE (ask me about the ‘support package’ we’ll provide).
2) Sponsor me! Preferably, use the ‘One Off Donation’ page of www.birminghamfoe.org.uk, but let me know whatever method you choose to pay.
3) Come and cheer us – along the route, at the finish, or else for a post-run pint in The Wellington :o)
4) Follow us on our Facebook event: ‘Canal Half-Marathon’.
* The organisers say you’re welcome to walk the 13.1 miles – just let them know in advance, so they can arrange for you to set off early.
Details of the BBCHM can be seen at www.bbchm.co.uk
Email me with any queries / sponsorship at
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Aldo Mussi
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