Pegasus runners heat up Roe Valley

Conditions were quite chilly for the brave Pegasus members who attended the annual Roe Valley Trail Race on Saturday 4 th February. Competitors faced a tricky 4.2 mile course through the hilly Roe Valley Country Park. The first mile and a half lured most competitors into a false sense of security, with this being mostly downhill, but that quickly changed, as the last few miles were gradually uphill, with many competitors’ races failing at the infamous “Heartbreak Hill” finish.

Initially, there was a junior race over one mile, in which 9 year old Stephen Park came home in 8:38, ahead of some much older kids in his first race for Pegasus. The main race of the day contained 5 Pegasus athletes. Jason Wilson was first home, with a credible 26:14 and 3 rd in the Under 20 Category, not bad considering he had a fall during the race. Next home was Ivan Park in 26:57, 14 th overall in the Male Open Category, a marked improvement on last year. The ladies faired very well too, with Judith McMullan first Pegasus lady home in 32:54 in 8 th position. Next to the fore was Lynda Gray, with a good finish in a time of 35:01, and 3 rd Over 35 Vet. Last, but not least, was the ever improving Shirley Park, who came home in 37:17 on her first attempt at the tough race. Thanks to Springwell Running Club and to all the marshals for a well planned race. Visit www.pegasusac.org.uk for up to date information on training days and results from other races.