Mark proves he's king of the Castle with Antrim win

Ballymena's Fit N Running athletes recorded a fine morning of results on Saturday at the Born 2 Run 10k Antrim Castle race.
Pictured at the Antrim Castle Gardens event are Fit N Running's Gregory Walsh (Coach) Conor Shiels, Pauline Thom and Mark McKinstry.Pictured at the Antrim Castle Gardens event are Fit N Running's Gregory Walsh (Coach) Conor Shiels, Pauline Thom and Mark McKinstry.
Pictured at the Antrim Castle Gardens event are Fit N Running's Gregory Walsh (Coach) Conor Shiels, Pauline Thom and Mark McKinstry.

Mark McKinstry was a clear winner in the male open recording a personal best with Pauline Thom finishing 3rd lady and Conor Shiels also recording a personal best.

The popular event attracted an impressive field of 697 runners and it was indeed McKinstry who took up a familiar front running role from the off. He was tailed closely by William McKee of Mourne Runners before a decisive break away at 8k saw him open what ultimately proved to be a winning lead when he came home with a 10 second advantage in 31mins 46secs.

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Conor Shiels recorded a fine performance finishing well up the rankings in 15th place with a new best time of 37mins 18secs.

The ever improving Paulin Thom continues to impress as she claimed another podium place when a late surge saw her move into the bronze medal position finishing in a time of 39mins 9secs. Her overall position saw her well up among the leading male athletes in 26th place.

It was a fine family double for Pauline as her son Ryan finished 2nd in the long jump at the NI & Ulster indoor Championships at Magherafelt on Saturday. Ryan who is a member of Ballymena & Antrim has now qualified for the Irish indoor finals.

WEEKLY TRAINING

Fit N Running weekly sessions and times are as follows:

Monday 615pm Recreational Run

Tuesday 615pm Beginners 8 week running course.

Wednesday 615pm Conditioning Circuit class.

Thursday 430pm Elite Development squad training.

Thirsday 630pm Flexibility Class

There is also an adfitional session on Saturday morning for the advanced group. All sessions start from the Michelin Athletic Club.

For further infomation contact Gregory on 07952168016.

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