A record 18,000 runners lined up on a windwept and rainy Southsea seafront for the BUPA Great South Run - one of the most popular mass participation runs in Britain. Elite athletes from around the world were joined by celebrities and fun-runners who were taking part in the race to raise money for charity.  | | Ready for the off |
The fast, flat 10 mile course passed many of the historic landmarks in Portsmouth and Southsea. The streets along the length of the course were lined with people cheering on the athletes and the crowds also had a British victory to celebrate - Jo Pavey became the first British woman's winner for eight years when she outclassed her rivals to win in a time of 52 minutes 46 seconds. In the men's race, Britain's Jon Brown lost out by just two seconds on becoming the first British male winner of the race since Gary Staines success a decade ago. Brown was beaten in a thrilling finish by Kenya's pre-race favourite Simon Arusei who clocked 47 minutes 17 seconds and former European 10,000m champion Chema Martinez from Spain.  | | The BBC South Today team after the race. |
Amongst the thousands lacing up their trainers for the 10 mile road race was a team from BBC South Today. Presenter Sally Taylor along with Jo Kent, Rachel Lynch, Danhi Sinha, Danielle Glavin, each ran a two mile stretch of the circuit to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. They completed the course in 1 hour 32 minutes. For more information and to support the South Today team, visit their Just Giving website: | 
