McKinstry crowned half marathon champion

Fit N Running athlete Mark McKinstry was at his rampant best on Friday evening as he was crowned Northern Ireland and Ulster half marathon champion.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Jul 2016, 11:04 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 19:22 BST
Northern Ireland & Ulster half marathon champion Mark McKinstry (right) is congratulated by his coach Gregory Walsh.Northern Ireland & Ulster half marathon champion Mark McKinstry (right) is congratulated by his coach Gregory Walsh.
Northern Ireland & Ulster half marathon champion Mark McKinstry (right) is congratulated by his coach Gregory Walsh.

Over six hundred athletes turned out for the event staged in Ards over an undulating course

McKinstry was indeed prominent from the off and had Andrew Annett and Andrew Monaghan for company in the early stages before breaking clear at 3 miles. This was to prove a decisive move as he swept to victory in superb fashion clocking a 3minute personal best to finish in 70mins 21secs.

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He was joined by his North Belfast Harriers club mates Andrew Annett and John Black as male team winners.

Also in action was gifted newcomer John Misk who on his Half Marathon debut produced a fine performance to finish 27th in 83mins 43 secs.

Fellow debutant Vernon Shiels also produced a fine display finishing 34th in 85mins 42 secs.

TRAINING TIMES

Fit N Running weekly sessions and times are as follows:

Monday 615pm Recreational Run

Monday 730pm Beginners Run

Wednesday 615pm Conditioning Circuit class.

Wednesday 730pm Speed development Course

Thursday 430pm Elite Development squad training (Race preparation session).

Thursday 630pm Flexibility Class (Private Studio)

Saturday 915am Elite Development squad training.

For further info contact Gregory on 07952168016

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