Thousands took part in the Sheffield 10k run

Thousands took part in the Sheffield 10k run today, starting an finishing at Arundel Gate, as many lined the route to watch

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00:00 Well, you can see behind me that the Sheffield 10k is just about to start.

00:06 They've got the countdown on the clock and there are thousands of runners set to be taking

00:11 part this year in an event that's going to set off here from Arundel Gate, wind out towards

00:17 Ecclesaw Road, heading out towards Encliff Vale Road before coming back along Encliff

00:23 Road and finishing here as well at Arundel Gate.

00:30 Who have you come down here to watch in the Sheffield 10k today?

00:40 I've come to watch my husband and my two sons, Calum, George and David.

00:41 They're doing it for St Luke's in memory of their father, Brian, who passed away in April.

00:42 So they're trying to raise some money for them.

00:43 And are you the same?

00:55 Who have you come to watch?

00:56 So her son Cal is my fiancé, so I'm here to support him.

01:07 Who have you come to watch running here at the Sheffield 10k today?

01:10 We've come to watch my brother and your uncle run for the Sheffield Children's Hospital.

01:16 And what's his name?

01:17 It's Sam Thearon.

01:18 And is he going to do a good time?

01:19 I think so.

01:20 What do we think?

01:21 Eliza thinks he's going to win.

01:22 Who have you come here to watch in the 10k today?

01:33 Sheffield Diving, some representatives of Sheffield Diving.

01:35 Anyone in particular?

01:36 Yes, Nicky Smith and Georgia Davenport.

01:38 Are they relations?

01:39 Yes, Georgia is our daughter.

01:40 I see.

01:41 Are they hoping for a fast time?

01:45 No, they're just doing it for chances in the Lunacham St Luke's.