Sea 2 Sky 10k
Born 2 Run events continue to get more popular, and this year’s 10k in Newcastle attracted nearly 500 runners eager to take in the superb scenery. While its a popular event that draws in mostly non-club runners, its also a difficult course with a tough climb through Slieve Donard Forest Park before back down to the promenade for medals and refreshments.
8 OAC athletes made the journey down and ran well in warm conditions.
Up against some fairly experienced local mountain runners Paul Tyro finished 11th with a time of 40m29s. Andy McIntyre finished shortly behind in 42m42s. Lyndsey Pronger was 2nd lady with a time of 45m04s. Other times were:
John Neill 49m22s
Jill Holland 53m31s
Lisa Fleming 56m32s
Melinda Wilkinson 59m49s
Catherine Fearon 1h03m
The next Born2Run event on the calendar is the Dambusters 10k & Half Marathon which should draw in big numbers, in part due to it being part of the NI Half Marathon Series
(Thanks to Mal McCann for the photo of Paul Tyro)