Running Blind has been described as ‘the most unique running event in Northern Ireland this summer’ – and quite possibly was.
Organised by Tony Barclay, Chair of Seapark alongside two running friends, Running Blind was an opportunity for runners to experience the sport from Tony’s
view – or more to the point, lack of it. As the name suggests, runners ran blind, wearing a blindfold and guided by a friend. Over 230 runners took on the famous
‘mile’ at Stormont in pairs, with finish times over the hilly route:
Colin McRum/Ian Cleland 23.56; Jonathon Bell/James Bell 27.15; Andy Smyth/Anne McCraken 31.24; Robert and Glenda Murray 32.35; Bobbie and Nicola Irvine
34.08; Gillian and Allan Grant 34.45; Sara Johnston and Louise Cleland 35.04; Phillipa Bell and Megan Kane 35.17; Dave Allen and Vivien Davidson 36.22;
Geraldine Kane and Alison Gill 38.58; Helena Perry and Lynette Magill 39.27; Carol Downey and Caroline Kealey 41.47; Sharon Nesbitt and Gillian Bell 42.15.
The race was well supported and raised a significant amount of money for Pathfinder Dogs.
video footage courtesy Colm Fearon
aren and Phil taking a break! – at the start of the Ballater 10 mile road race.
Seapark’s Bobbie Irvine, Gillian Barnhill and Gary Connolly undertook an epic 24 hour endurance event, the Energia 24 hour race held at The Mary Peters Track.