It's going to be hard to pick out the best run of the day. I've created a Poll on the right where we can vote for our choice. I think Steve deserves it (on top of his undisputed award of best finisher) based on taking 2 minutes off his expected time and finishing his first 5 mile run without stopping.
There are of course many more nominees, Noel Moran flew in well under 50 minutes, 15th in his category, with only half a leg. Stevo was very close to going under 40 minutes with not much training under his belt and immediately agreed to do Belfast after the run. Neil and Tom deserve a mention for holding a 37 minute conversation, while running 4.9 miles, and finishing off with a sprint (next time let Neil know when your about to go Tom!). Kev and Karl both did astounding times when you consider the fact they don't really run, they're only in it for the image. Karl's under ground (Portmarnock beach) training and Kev's altitude (mountain climbing) training is obviously doing more than just keeping those image muscles perky. I think Folster's run was the least surprising, I expected something between 29:30 and 31 for him. He didn't disappoint with a strong 30:45, probably with a sprint in the tank knowing Al, I didn't give him the chance to use it though. If there's a prize for nearly pucking (see pictures below), I'm claiming it.
I've compiled a shortlist of our official chip times here:
447 MCDONNELL ALAN 00:30:09
725 FOLEY ALAN 00:30:45
402 HEERY KARL 00:31:52
403 MORAN KEVIN 00:32:33
1553 MYERS TOM 00:37:47
1923 GALLAGHER NIALL 00:37:49
449 MORAN STEVEN 00:40:33
735 MCCONKEY STEPHEN 00:43:01
1267 MORAN NOEL 00:48:07
And I've been on RacePix and plucked out photos I could find:
No pics of Kev or Al anywhere as far as I could see, but everyone else features. There's a couple more in the club album anyway. Roll on Belfast!
Al mc.
Just looking at the team results... we would have came 6th/7th in the Mens Senior category if we'd done what Steve did and put our club down!
ReplyDeleteSuper running everyone, missed out with a stupid injury but dont think i would have done well at all.
ReplyDeleteWell done lads. Great running by all concerned and PB's all around. I was torn between loyalty and pride to my husband and Steve's heroic performance when casting my vote. I guess personal pride won out :)
ReplyDeleteI would put Tom in for the best knobbly knees competition and myself for the best gut.
ReplyDeleteI'd put you down for the longest run myself.... judging from your finishing picture, you kept going for some time after you crossed the line!
ReplyDeleteNot much activity on the voting front... I'm going to close it on Friday, looks like Steve will win!
My wife said she votes for me too.
ReplyDeleteWell you haven't voted yet.... so We'll let you use your own vote for yourself ;)
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