The ninth edition of the annual Spring Ballinrobe run/bike/run event was hailed as the best yet,despite the cold wet conditions.
A change to the first run meant all participants had 1.5k extra to cover which led to bigger gaps than normal between the bikers in the field and made for a harder event.
A field close to 300 participants traveled from all four provinces to compete and the event was a huge lift to the town of Ballinrobe.
The event was supported by Ballinrobe Tidy towns, Abbey Tyres, Cummins Homevalue, Western Lakes CC, The Gardai, Order of Malta, Lakeside Centre, Core Timing and Mayo Road Safety.
Sponsors, Marrey Bikes held the sign on and post event prize presentation at their new super store premises on Watson’s lane, Ballinrobe.
Ballinrobe Physiotherapy Clinic also Watson’s Lane sponsored the prizes for the first locals home.
Vaughan Shoes Main st, Ballinrobe sponsored first prizes for the Lady’s and Men’s category.
Aurivo Goodness Shakes sponsored a shake for all finishers.
Results.
Overall mens
1st Brendan Conway, Westport Triathlon Club 59:45
2nd Jonathon Rowland. Liquid motion Triathlon 1:02:09
3rd Art Naughton, Galway Triathlon Club 1:02:33
Junior Ben Walsh, Westport Triathlon
Over 40 Jimmy Lawlor, Westport
O50 Martin Kinneavy, Western Lakes CC
Ladies
1st Siobhan Murtagh, Lough Key Tri 1:06:03
2nd Lorraine Carey, Liquid Motion 1:06:11
3rd Michelle Lannon, Lough Key Tri 1:10:39
Junior Nessa Gibbons western Lakes CC
O40 Colette Sweeney, Multisport, Westport
O50 Cathy Regan, Tubbercurry
Relay
1st John Kyne &Shane Holleran, Western Lakes CC
2nd Paul Phillips & Jerry Towey, Western Lakes CC
3rd James Marrey & Niall Mc Laughlin, Westport AC& CC
First Locals
Men
1st John Gill Hollymount Western Lakes
2nd Matthew Gill Hollymount Whleers
3rd Colm Jennings Ballinrobe Western Lakes
Ladies
1st Paula O Neill, Ballinrobe Western Lakes CC
2nd Angie Hughes, Ballinrobe Duathlon group
3rd Siobhan O Malley, Ballinrobe Duathlon group.
Thanks to all participants for taking part and supporting Ballinrobe and the Ireland West Duathlon Series.
Big Thanks to all the marshals, helpers and supporters who stood out in the cold wet weather to make this event happen.
Next event in the Ireland West Duathlon series is Ashford Duathon Cong on March 4th.
Next event organisied by Race Face team is the last round of the IWDS at the Castlebar Duathon on March 19th.
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Thanks
Race face team
