Born2Run Sea 2 Sky 10k
The fourth annual Sea2Sky 10k race took place in Newcastle on the evening of Friday 17th July at 7.30pm. This was a Born2Run event which promised an ‘awesome route on road trail and promenade’, stunning views and a gradual climb to the 3 mile mark! It was chip timed, boasted a beautiful medal and there was a post-race BBQ.
Although a commercial concern, Born2Run has proved itself in recent years as delivering what it promises and generally satisfying those customers who wish to spend £19 (£24 on the night) on a 10k run. Nearly 750 competitors can’t be wrong!
Best of luck to everyone from Orangegrove on their travels to Newcastle. May you run well and may the uphill part to the three mile mark be exactly as it is described….gentle!
The results (chip times) were published almost as the final competitor crossed the line and, as usual, the orange of Orangegrove, featured prominently:-
| Paul Tyro | 39.27 | (13th overall) |
| Lyndsey Pronger | 44.47 | (4th lady/55th overall) |
| Antra Balcuna | 46.15 | |
| Rodney Corrigan | 47.14 | |
| John Neill | 53.11 | |
| Lisa Fleming | 54.00 | |
| Louise Browne | 54.18 | |
| Hannah Macleod | 56.10 | |
| Fintan Hurl | 58.24 | |
| Reg Sanlon | 58.33 | (M65 category prize) |
| Verity Cornford | 59.34 | |
| Paul Edgar | 1.02.55 | |
| Selina Myles | 1.04.14 | |
| Mairead Napier | 1.08.27 | |
| Elaine McAllister | 1.16.11 |
Very well done indeed to this very large contingent from Orangegrove who made the journey to Newcastle for this fine event.
Sea2Sky was won by David O’Flaherty (Newcastle AC) in 35.07 and Laura Graham was first lady in 41.30.
