Mount Uniacke’s Madalyn Higgins repeated as the women’s champ of the Valley Harvest Marathon’s half marathon Oct. 12 in Wolfville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentMadalyn Higgins is finding success running the Valley Harvest Marathon course.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Mount Uniacke resident repeated as the first woman to finish the half marathon, completing the 21.1-kilometre course in 1:20:08 on Oct. 12.Article contentArticle content“I was nervous. I was trying to redeem the crown,” she explained. “I went to Acadia University, so this race is pretty special.”Article contentThe temperature was around 5 C when runners left Raymond Field in Wolfville and about 10 C when Higgins crossed the finish line. She called the conditions “perfect” for her.Article contentArticle content“I thought it was going to be too cold, but I don’t like (the heat), so (they were) ideal.”Article contentHiggins was planning on running the half marathon in Toronto on Oct. 19, but when it sold-out, she decided to stay close to home and run a course she is very familiar with. Higgins was hoping to break 1:20 but came up a few seconds short.Article content“I just didn’t have the kick, but (it’s) still 1.5 minutes faster than last year,” she noted.Article contentShe was the third person to complete the half marathon course this year.Article contentHer running season began by checking off a bucket list item by completing the Boston Marathon in a person-best time. The Halifax Road Hammers team she ran with was the lone Canadian female team to finish in the top 10.Article contentHiggins had a Thanksgiving meal Oct. 11 and had two more planned for Oct. 12 and 13 with family.Article contentArticle contentMenArticle contentThe third time was a charm for Yodai Ichimachi.Article contentArticle contentThe Lunenburg native won the half marathon in 1:14:06 after finishing second during the Blue Nose Marathon’s full marathon and the Lunenburg 5 Kilometre Road Race and Muffin Run earlier this year.Article contentArticle content“I was hoping to win this race,” the 21-year-old said, noting it has been his busiest race season so far. “It was a little bit hard to practice every day, but I did it. … I am so lucky.”Article content Lunenburg’s Yodai Ichimachi was victorious during the Valley Harvest Marathon’s half marathon Oct. 12 in Wolfville. Photo by Jason Malloy /Annapolis Valley RegisterArticle contentIt was his first time running the course that begins in Wolfville and heads to Port Williams before coming back to the university town.Article content“It was very beautiful,” he said of the conditions. “No wind, a little bit hilly, but a beautiful course.”Article contentArticle contentResultsArticle contentA look at the top-five finishers in the men’s and women’s half marathon during the Valley Harvest Marathon on Oct. 12.Article contentMenArticle contentYodai Ichimachi, Lunenburg 1:14:06Article contentDrew Coldwell, Gaspereau 1:20Article contentRami Bardeesy, Halifax 1:21:13Article contentMitchell Firth, Lake Echo 1:21:26Article contentSteve Kibbee, Mount Denson 1:21:44Article contentWomenArticle contentMadalyn Higgins, Mount Uniacke 1:20:08Article contentDallas Smith, Lunenburg 1:33:49Article contentKarolina Drozd, Toronto 1:34:22Article contentKimberly Casey, Beaver Bank 1:34:39Article contentEmma Woodburn, Halifax 1:35:06Article contentArticle content
Higgins repeats as female champion of Valley Harvest Marathon’s half marathon
