Springwell Running Club - Press Release – January 26th
This week saw Springwell RC members competing at the NI & Ulster Intermediate Cross Country Championships at Gosford Park in Armagh, St Patricks 5 & 10k in Dungiven and there was even representation at the Dubai Marathon in the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai Marathon
The Dubai Marathon took place on the 24th January and, as expected the heat added an extra dimension to an already challenging event. The 2283 marathon finishers were spared the worst of the heat as the organisers started the race at 6.30am but even that didn’t negate the need for a bit of sun factor for the vast majority of the finishers as the early morning sun quickly increased the temperature. Representing Springwell RC, James Evans finished 937th in a time of 4.22.37.
James Evans at the Dubai Marathon
NI & Ulster Intermediate Cross Country Championships
The 2020 Intermediate Cross Country Championships took place at Gosford Park in County Armagh on Saturday 25th January. Springwell RC were represented in the men’s, lady’s and master’s men’s events. In the 4750m Lady’s race Clare Ramsey finished 34th in 23.25 with Pamela Howe close behind in 35th with a time of 23.40 and Deborah McPhee 41st in 27.45. In the Master’s Men’s 8k race Alex Brennan finished 40th in 30.54 and Gerry O’Doherty 73rd in 34.04. In the Men’s Race Luke Dinsmore produced another excellent performance to finish 8th in 27.40 with Paul Thompson 30th in 30.39.
Alex Brennan at the Intermediate XC
Deborah McPhee, Pamela Howe & Claire Ramsey at the Intermediate XC
Gerry O'Doherty at the Intermediate XC
Luke Dinsmore at the Intermediate XC
Paul Thompson at the Intermediate XC
St Patricks College 5 & 10k
The St Patricks College 5 & 10k took place in Dungiven on Saturday 25th January in almost perfect weather conditions for racing. The 5k race saw Springwell RC’s Will Colvin 5th in 20.30 and Jim O’Hara 7th in 20.46. In the 10k event Springwell RC’s Ciaran Ferris continued his excellent recent form to win in 33.22 and, on her return from injury Ciara Toner showed that she was back in form as she finished 3rd overall and 1st lady in 37.31. Jeff Young 6th 41.17, Warren McIlmoyle 9th 42.27, Sean McNicholl 12th 43.33, James Hughes 22nd 47.58, Pauline Mullan 41st 52.16 and Antoinette Conway 64th 58.50 completed the Springwell RC contingent.