fidelity 2m race series 2019 - Race 3

The third race of the 3-race series started on time with 150 runners and walkers warmed up and ready with their final effort and hopefully improve their times or perhaps get ahead of another in the same age group and earn one of the top three age-group trophies. Some age groups were very close such as the female 40-49 with three runners (Melanie Johnson, Jennifer Coleman and Emily Harrison) all with 18 points after two races, so it was all to play for.

The race was started by Theo Kelly of Race Caribbean and straight away twice winner Gregley Gayle went to the front and took an immediate lead ahead of the younger athletes. Michael Smikle had challenged Gregley the last two weeks but was unable to run this morning following a niggling injury after falling on Sunday. Whilst Gregley had his own time-trial, a small group with Wyatt Bodden, James Crooks, Abraham Whittaker and Josh Weaver pursued. Josh realised the pace was tasty so made an adjustment (saving himself for the Duathlon tomorrow) allowing Derek Larner to close the gap on him, and later Marius Acker passed Josh and he was also saving his legs for the Duathlon so was not going as quickly as he had done the past two races. With just under a mile ran, Gregley was well ahead whilst James and Abraham pulled away from Wyatt. 

At the finish-line Gregley had an easier race and won in 10:33 whilst James had pulled away from Abraham for second (10:52) and third (10:58) respectively, both the latter running marginally quicker than their times in Race 2. Wyatt held on for fourth place whilst Derek, Marius and Josh were next three home. Brandon Dale was the 9th runner home in less than 12 minutes.

After three races, Gregley took the title with maximum 30 points, James Crooks second with 25 points and Abraham Whittaker third with 20 points.

Tiffany once again dominated the ladies race and was unchallenged with Laura Hicks and Ava Hider repeating their second and third places from Races 1 and 2 and that is how the overall places finished after three races with Tiff on 30 points, Laura on 27 points and Ava 24 Worth mentioning that Amber Myrie had betaken fourth place in all three races so well done to her with 21 points.

Greg Meaker easily dominated the Strollers race each week and he is so quick he was 15th past the finish-line in a time of 12:41, which is very impressive.

Thanks to Fidelity Bank for sponsoring the races and doubling the proceeds for the Hurricane Dorien relief fund. Thanks to all volunteers because without their help the races would not run smoothly.

As mentioned during the pre-race briefing, 345 Athletic Clubs is holding its annual general meeting next Saturday at 10am in the offices of the NDC, Caymanian Village, North Sound Road, and invite all runners of any level, yes, even the couch potatoes. Please come along and see what benefits may be available to you.

 Full results below.