McKinstry rounds off super season in style at Limavady

Ballymena Fit N Running club athlete Mark McKinstry brought the curtain down on a fantastic season for him last week.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jul 2016, 07:00 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 20:35 BST
Pauline Thom who was second female at the Limavady 10mile road race on Thursday evening.Pauline Thom who was second female at the Limavady 10mile road race on Thursday evening.
Pauline Thom who was second female at the Limavady 10mile road race on Thursday evening.

The Glenwherry man recorded victory in the Round The Bridges 10 mile road race at Limavady on Thursday evening.

Six days earlier he was crowned National Half marathon champion so went into the event with confidence.

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In typical fashion he took up a front running role from the off and looked superb as he swept to victory in 53mins 5 secs.

Pauline Thom was having a storming run for the first 7 miles when she experienced stomach problems.

However, she kept her composure for the last 3 miles of the race and finished 2nd female in 65mims 11 secs.

Vernon Shiels recorded 62mins 11secs with his namesake Conor finishing in 63mins 54secs to claim 22nd and 28th positions respectively.

TRAINING TIMES

Fit N Running weekly sessions and times are as follows:

Monday 615pm Recreational Run

Monday 730pm Beginners Run

Wednesday 615pm Conditioning Circuit class.

Wednesday 730pm Speed development Course

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Thursday 430pm Elite Development squad training ( Race preparation session).

Thursday 630pm Flexibility Class (Private Studio)

Saturday 915am Elite Development squad training ( Race preparation session at various locations).

Unless stated these sessions are from the Ballymena North Centre on the Cushendall Road in Ballymena. Newcomers are always welcome.

For further infomation contact Gregory on 07952168016

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