James helps NI team to bronze medal victory in Wales

Fit N Running athlete James Wallace won a bronze medal in Cardiff on Saturday as part of a six man Northern Ireland team at the British & Irish masters championships.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Nov 2013, 09:00 BST
Pictured with coach Gregory Walsh is James Wallace who won bronze with the Northern Ireland team in Cardiff.Pictured with coach Gregory Walsh is James Wallace who won bronze with the Northern Ireland team in Cardiff.
Pictured with coach Gregory Walsh is James Wallace who won bronze with the Northern Ireland team in Cardiff.

On the day of his birthday ,James ran a career best time of 29mins 4secs over five miles on grass.

Originally from Ballymena, James – who now lives on the outskirts of Moira – joined his home town club two years ago and hasn’t looked back since.

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During that period, the evergreen runner has produced an endless string of personal bests at all distances.

Now in his 17th year of athletics, Saturday’s success marks his career highlight and is just reward for his dedication over a long and sustained period of time.

CLUB INFO

Fit N Running, who are based at the Michelin Athletic Club, train four times each week and offer the full compliment of quality training.

Monday at 6.15pm is an easy paced run with three different levels of groups.

Tuesday at 6.15pm is advanced level

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Wednesday at 6pm is strength conditioning training in a circuit format.

There is also a weight-loss group on Wednesday evening.

Saturday morning session are dedicated to long runs and start at 9.15am.

There is now a juvenile group taking placeon Tuesday evenings.

New members are always welcome.

All sessions are from the Michelin Athletic Club in Ballymena.

For further information, club coach Gregory Walsh can be contacted on 07952 168016 or [email protected].

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