Battling wind, rain and pain

Monday 20th June 2011, 2:58PM BST.

Monique Ray-Marks and Babs Kittleson brave the high winds at L’Etacq (01243878)

MORE than 1,200 people tackled a windswept, rain-sodden 21st Itex Rotary Walk over the weekend – with more than half completing the 48.1-mile route.

Much of the annual charity challenge was conducted in gale force conditions and frequent showers as walkers gritted their teeth and trudged their way along roads, beaches and paths.

They set off at 3 am from Elizabeth Harbour, with volunteers manning checkpoints along the route, and finished at the Waterfront.

A few people chose to run – including Michael Charlton (42), who was the first home in just over eight hours – but most just concentrated on reaching the next checkpoint.

• See today’s Jersey Evening Post for full report and pictures