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BVI Runners Long distance running in the British Virgin Islands |
| This exciting series continues to amaze with 60 persons entering the series to-date and a change in lead for each race. The series went down to the wire with Howard Moore, Charles Kerins and Archie Christian in the lead to be faced with a formidable line up in the final race. The CERES 10K commenced on July 26, 2008 with outstanding runs by Rasalula Nagarit and Claire-Louise Whiley to take the tape. The August 30th city circuit saw Belinda Boyd and Howard Moore place first. Race 3 in the series started and finished at the government administration building in celebration of "Wellness Day". Steve Asson and Kay Reddy won the respective fields. The next race in the series was in conjunction with the STEELMAN event sponsored by DELOITTE. and OGIER. Steve Asson and Liz Killeen both on fresh legs tore up a 3 lap course. Race 5 was held on November 15, 2008 and also provided a warm up for the BVI Half Marathon to be held on November 29, 2008. Steve Asson tore up the tarmac to take the men's race and overall series and Kay Reddy lead the females to place first overall. The object of the series is the general promotion of distance running and the race is ideal for any age and ability. |
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CONGRATULATION TO ALL
FINISHERS IN THE CERES 10K
OVERALL SERIES
MEN
1. Steven Asson
2. Richard Francis
3. Howard Moore
4. Charles Kerins
5. Zebalon Mclean
6. Archie Christian
WOMEN
1. Kay Reddy
2. Belinda Boyd
3. Sally Blackmore
4. Adele Perrot
5. Philomena Robertson
FINISHERS IN THE CERES 10K
OVERALL SERIES
MEN
1. Steven Asson
2. Richard Francis
3. Howard Moore
4. Charles Kerins
5. Zebalon Mclean
6. Archie Christian
WOMEN
1. Kay Reddy
2. Belinda Boyd
3. Sally Blackmore
4. Adele Perrot
5. Philomena Robertson
LEADER BOARD
2008
MEN STEVEN ASSON
WOMEN KAY REDDY
2007
MEN STEVEN ASSON
WOMEN DARWN PETERS
2008
MEN STEVEN ASSON
WOMEN KAY REDDY
2007
MEN STEVEN ASSON
WOMEN DARWN PETERS
RECORDS
July 26, 2008 Rasalula Nagarit 33.54.51
November 3, 2007 Julie-Anne Pearson 44:57.00
July 26, 2008 Rasalula Nagarit 33.54.51
November 3, 2007 Julie-Anne Pearson 44:57.00
SCHEDULE OF RACES
All races will be held on Saturday commencing at 7.00am with registration from 6.30am.
There is no entry fee and Water, Energade and Ceres juice drinks are kindly provided by
the sponsor CERES JUICES.
5 races are held of which 3 will constitute the 10k series. All finishers will receive a
certificate, and medals will be provided to the series top 3 men and 3 women immediately
after the final race of the series.
The dates for the series will be:
July 26th City Circuit
August 30th Back to Skol
September 13th Wellness Day Classic
October 11th Steelman (running leg)
November 15th Marathon tune up
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CITY CIRCUIT (same as 5k race, extended to Prospect and Purcell roundabouts).
Start on the Mondo track, Bobby’s roundabout, Scotia bank, Banco Popular, Tourneau,
keep left on highway to turn around Prospect Reef roundabout, left on highway back to
hospital, along Main Street, turn by school, follow Lower Estate Road to Hunters Ghut,
turn to police stations, traffic lights, keep left to turn at Purcell roundabout and return on
left to red cone opposite south entrance, cross dual carriageway, enter track facility and
finish on the Mono track at the 100m finish line
WELLNESS DAY CLASSIC
Commence at the Government Administration Complex. Loop around the Admin building.
Left at Tourneau, run on left side to the roundabout past Prospect Reef. Left on highway
back to hospital, along Main Street, turn by the High School through Lower Estate to
Hunters Ghut. Left at the Traffic lights to Purcell roundabout, return to Bobby's
roundabout, left via Scotiabank and Banco Popular to finish in front of the Administration
Complex.
STEELMAN
Finish times from the Steelman running leg, whether a single or team entry. Course
description above.
BVI HALF MARATHON WARM UP
To mirror 6.2 miles of the half marathon course. Start at Tortola Sports Club, round
Purcell roundabout, to Bobby's roundabout, waterfront drive out to Duff's Bottom, turn
around cone before Car Wash and return along Waterfront Drive, round Bobby's
roundabout and left along the dual carriageway to finish at the entrance to Tortola Sports
Club.
RASALULA NAGARIT - WINNER RACE ONE AND
10K RECORD HOLDER BREAKS THE TAPE
Photo by DEAN "THE SPORTSMAN" GREENAWAY"
10K RECORD HOLDER BREAKS THE TAPE
Photo by DEAN "THE SPORTSMAN" GREENAWAY"
STEVEN ASSON - OVERALL WINNER 2008 AND 2007, TEARS
UP THE TARMAC TO TAKE 3 RACES IN THE 2008 SERIES
UP THE TARMAC TO TAKE 3 RACES IN THE 2008 SERIES