Thankfully , I soon discovered I was n't the only competitor taking it slow and steady -- there were plenty of us , grinning encouragement at each other as we overtook and then were overtaken , chatting , pausing to take photos of the shiny new Olympic venues we passed along the way , excited to be given a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the park which will be the focus of the sporting world 's attention in just a few months . 5,000 runners took part in a five-mile run around the Olympic Park in London . The event was organised by the British Athletics Association and is one of several events to be staged at this year's Games - including swimming, cycling and track cycling. Spice Girl Mel C , Princess Beatrice , former Olympians among celebrity participants .
5,000 runners took part in a five-mile run around the Olympic Park in London . The event was organised by the British Athletics Association and is one of several events to be staged at this year's Games - including swimming, cycling and track cycling. Spice Girl Mel C , Princess Beatrice , former Olympians among celebrity participants .