Out the line series

“We are delighted to hold this series of three races in association with our sponsor LoLoAlc. The LoLoAlc range of products are great for both serious athletes and get fit enthusiasts.

“They provide a low calorie, low alcohol, isotonic product that provides an ideal training supplement and it tastes great.”

Scott Rankin who recorded two firsts and two second places for an emphatic Furey 5k series victory was really looking forward to the Foyle Valley Out the Line series.

“The Out the Line layouts are fast, flat and should produce some fantastic times for all entrants. There is a great variation in race distance from 3k to 5k through to 5 miles in the series which will make the series very exciting.”

Pius McIntyre has produced some fantastic displays throughout the year for the purple vests and was pleased with his second spot overall in the recent Furey 5k series. “I am really looking forward to the Out the Line series. It is a perfect opportunity for those new to running or hoping to build through the series to achieve a 5m milestone. It is an excellent building block for the Waterside half marathon and of course will make for a great competition at the head of the field.”

Club Chairperson Cathal McLaughlin added that Foyle Valley AC are an all ability club who put people before performance and that this series is the perfect opportunity for all entrants to develop and gain confidence over distances from 3k to 5 miles.

McLaughlin went on to say: “Obviously we have some tremendously successful and competitive athletes in Foyle Valley AC but a large focus of our club is to get as many people as possible into running as a healthy lifestyle choice. So please come along and give our new Out The Line series a go, next Saturday morning.”

The first race in the series is the 3k race starting at 11am on Saturday. Race registration starts at 9.30am at the Long Tower Community Centre with the 5k on 4th August and the final 5 mile race on the 11th August.