Runners battle hilly conditions in race at Magherafelt

It certainly wasn’t an event that would produce fast times as there was a steep one mile climb to greet the athletes early on.

It was however a successful evening for the Ballymena based group with 4 of their male athletes finishing in the top eight.

The ever improving Vernon Shiels took the climb in his stride as he claimed 3rd place in a personal best time of 17mins 22secs. Talented beginner John Miskimmin who took up running 12 weeks ago was 4th also recording a personal best of 17mins 57secs.

Conor Shiels claimed 5th in 18mins 2 secs while Colin Apperley was 8th in 18mins 30 secs.

Also in action was Sharon Leetch of Ballymena Runners who has been training with Fit N Running over the last 3 weeks.

She produced a fine performance to finish 1st in the female open.

BEGINNERS’ COURSE

Fit N Running have an 8 week beginners class starting on Monday 16th May 2016 at 730pm.

The course will teach proper running technique, warm up and cool down routines using a range of modern training and strength/conditioning methods.

It is suitable for all ages and designed to take participants from scratch to 30 minutes running over the 8 weeks.

SPEED DEVELOPMENT COURSE

Also planned to start on Wednesday 18th May 2016 at 730pm is an 8 week speed development course.

This course is beneficial to all sportspeople regardless of your sport (endurance or sprint based) or club.

Cost for each 8 week course is £20.

They are limited to 20 people so book early to confirm your place.

Pre-enrolment is necessary and can be done online by following the link www.gregorywalshpersonaltrainer.co.uk clicking on courses, then download the form and return via email and make secure payment via PayPal.