Foyle Valley A.C runners were once again out in large numbers to support Martin Mc Callion of Brooke Park Leisure Centre who organises the annual Hillview Four Mile road race out the back of Glenowen and back up the steep incline at the “by-wash” . Last Wednesday’s event was to raise funds for nominated charity, the N.I Childrens Hospice. This run is close to the heart of Foyle Valley runners as it is particularly associated with late Marty Gallagher who won it in 2009. Marty’s brothers Ryan and Richard both took part on Wednesday last, Ryan finishing fourth in an impressive 23.46 and Richard further back in 26.26, running well under seven minute mile pace.

First to cross the line this year, in this hilly and testing race, was Foyle Valley’s Pius Mc Intyre in 22.47 followed home by Foyle Valley’s veteran Paddy Nicell 23.21 and then third was Creggan man, Foyle Valley’s Ryan Snodgrass 23.30. First lady home was the ever improving, Lorraine Carlin, breaking thirty minutes with a cracking time of 29.21. Other notable finishers were husband and wife team Mark and Trish Mc Clintock coming home with personal best timings of 27.26 and 30.23 respectively. Great once again to see Kevin O’ Neill back running In Foyle Valley colours and finishing gamely side by side with triathlete Tony Morrison.

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