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12th Aug 2010 Carlin and Rodriguez win Jog in the Bog

City of Derrys Kevin Carlin led home an 80 plus field at wednedsay nights Jog in the Bog 5K,clocking an impressive 16m 14s for a 20s victory margin over English visitor,Clayton Payne with Inishowen AC,s Declan Caldwell third on 17m 08s.The Spartan and the visiting Triathlete who has a 15m 01s PB for the distance,battled away upfront from the gun and the red vest showed real bottle to outlast his opponent and stride home to a welcome win which should boost his confidence after an indifferent few months.

Joanna Rodriquez,who accompanied Payne to the North West for a wedding in Strabane,was an equally impressive womens race winner.Her 18m 44s clocking saw her home comfortably clear of teenage Spartan Amy McDaid with Elizabeth McDaid of Inishowen AC third.Foyle Valley pair Sandra Mc Keever and Kate Meehan took the F35 and F45 age group prizes while local girl Jodie Doherty was the top Female U20.

Ryan Snodgrass and Paddy Nicell of Foyle Valley claimed the M35 and M45 awards with their clubmate Eamon Baker the leading M55. City of Derry duo Andy Breslin and Peter Lilburn,won the M40 and M50 age groups and their much younger teammate Sean Harkin was an emphatic Boys U20 winner.

The event as usual was organised by the Bosside.Brandywell Health Forum in association with City of Derry Spartans and the Awards were presented by the Mayor,Cllr Colm Eastwood.

Full results here

Gerry Lynch 11/8/10