The predicted downpours did not materialise yesterday, Saturday 18th May, at least until after the Runners had returned to Ballinamullan after completing the Third Annual Killyclogher 10k.
With nearly 250 competitors the weather predictions obviously did not dampen enthusiasm amongst the Runners.
Omagh Harrier Paul Barbour (cousin of our Scór Dancer Nichola) won the Men’s Race in a time of 33:24 and the Women’s Race was won by Ann-Marie McGlynn from Lifford AC in a time of 35:21. Incidentally, Ann-Marie also won the last Omagh Half Marathon.
Top 3 Men: 1st Paul Barbour (Omagh Harriers) – 33:24, 2nd Pius McIntyre (Foyle Valley AC) – 34:17, 3rd Chris McGuiness (Foyle Valley AC) – 34:28
Top 3 Ladies: 1st Ann-Marie McGlynn (Lifford AC) – 35:21, 2nd Julie Butler (Omagh Harriers) – 38:44, 3rd Denise Toner (Clones AC) – 39:17
Well done to everyone who took part and to all the organisers and helpers as usual.
A full list of times is availble in the Downloads Section. See the Club Facebook page for all the photograph’s from the day.
“Athletes turn out for popular Killyclogher 10k:
On Saturday 18th May 2013, well over 200 athletes turned out for the annual Killyclogher 10k road race in County Tyrone. The race has grown since it’s inception and is now regarded by many as the second most popular event in the area behind the coveted Omagh Half Marathon.
On a dull and wet day, local man Paul Barbour (Omagh Harriers) brightened things up with a brilliant performance. Paul is a regular podium finisher in events around his home county, but on this occasion his hard work was rewarded with a well-deserved victory. Paul broke the tape in 33:24 to win comfortably; Pius McIntyre (Foyle Valley AC) took 2nd place in 34:17, while another Foyle Valley AC athlete, Chris McGuiness finished just eight seconds behind him to claim 3rd place in 34:25.
Brilliant Lifford AC athlete Ann-Marie McGlynn, winner of this years Omagh Half Marathon and a fifth place finisher at the recent AAI National 10k Championships, topped the ladies standings, clocking an impressive 35:21 to win by a considerable margin. Julie Butler (Omagh Harriers) crossed the line in 38:44 to secure 2nd place, ahead of Clones AC’s Denise Toner (39:17) in 3rd place.”
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