On Sunday I was delighted to be asked to start the Sibelco Dartmoor Vale Marathon and 10k race (not forgetting the half marathon runners, who started elsewhere!). This is an important and prestigious local event. Runners come from far and wide to partcipate and as well as enjoying themselves raise thousands of pounds for charities and good causes. I also stayed to the finish to congratulate some of the runners and present them with their medals.