Stoby wins battle against Farley in race 4 of Ceres 10K

By VINO

Runners set off for the CERES 10K Series – PRISON BREAK 10K – OCTOBER 8, 2016. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Runners set off for the CERES 10K Series – PRISON BREAK 10K – OCTOBER 8, 2016. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Meeting for the first time in a 10K after their duel in June when Julius Farley upset defending champion Reuben J. A. Stoby, the two rivals duked it out again on Saturday October 8, 2016 in the fourth race of the Ceres Juices 10K Series on Beef Island.

On the distaff side, Katrina Lindsay won the battle with Rosmond Johnson.

Farley set the early pace and enjoyed a lead of about 50 metres before Stoby reeled him in after two miles and then pulled away shortly after the turnaround to win in 40:06. Farley finished second in 41:15 while Guy Williamson took third in 45:16.

Mark Harrison was fourth and Adrian Dale fifth.

Both Farley and Stoby have two wins and a second place finish, with the final race of the series on November 5, 2016 being the deciding encounter.

Meanwhile, Lindsay won the race heading up the hills to the prison after Rosmond Johnson gave up the lead.

Lindsay clocked 51:58 while Johnson placed second in 53: 09. Third was Rachel Mayo-Smith in 55:07.

Fourth and fifth were Kay Reddy and Debbie Bell respectively.

Prizes were presented to the top 5 male and female finishers, compliments of Proudly African.

Full results

MEN

1. Reuben Stoby, 40:06. 2. Julius Farley, 41:15. 3. Guy Williamson, 45:16. 4. Mark Harrison, 49:38. 5. Adrian Dale, 50:11. 6. Ishwar Persad, 52:50. 7. Richard Morris, 53:49. 8. Dennis Versoza, 55:16. 9. Claudius Rymer, 55:43. 10. Sergio Dantas, 59:20. 11. Dennis Delacruz, 1:03:17. 12. Howard Moore, 1:04:48. 13. Ruairi Bourke, 1:08:45. 14. Tim Prudhoe, 1:11:22. 15. William Kinkead, 1:18:05. 16. Max Adams, 1:26:49. 17. Michael Worrell, 1:29:32.

WOMEN

1. Katrina Lindsay, 51:58. 2. Rosmond Johnson, 53:09. 3. Rachael Mayo-Smith, 55:07. 4. Kay Reddy, 56:22. 5. Debbie Bell, 56:36. 6. Rhiannon Jones, 58:29. 7. Anna Kinkead, 59:11. 8. Karrina Stead, 1:00:56. 9. Sarah Hayes, 1:01:54. 10. Philomena Robertson, 1:03:27. 11. Sarah Caroll, 1:06:04. 12. Claire Santillan, 1:12:24. 13. Mary Macayanan, 1:13:04. 14. Claire Burke, 1:13:50. 15. Nedy Ador Dionicio, 1:14:36. 16. Amy Quayle, 1:14:47. 17. Christane Matos, 1:14:50. 18.= Rovelyn Dimaala, Mitchelle Jalova, 1:32:39.

WALKERS:

Shirley Liburd, 1:59:00.

4 MILE COURSE

Michael Fay 47:33.

CERES 10K Series to kick off June 11

By VINO

CERES 10K Series kicks off this Saturday June 11, 2016. Photo: Dean 'The Sportsman' Greenaway

CERES 10K Series kicks off this Saturday June 11, 2016. Photo: Dean ‘The Sportsman’ Greenaway

After more than two weeks of rest, road runners will lace up their shoes this Saturday June 11, 2016 when the CERES 10K Series kicks off.

The first race of the 5-race series will take runners on the City Circuit, a tour of Road Town.

The race will start and finish on the Mondo track of the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds.

According to race coordinator Kay Reddy, there will be a 4 mile option for those wishing to “build from their 5k success but not ready to ramp up to 10k, and a 1 mile youth option.”

Short distance runners can make a series but are not eligible for overall awards.

The races start at 6.30am prompt and Reddy is encouraging athletes to arrive early to register from 6.00am and warm up.

The defending champions of the Ceres 10K Series are Reuben J. A. Stoby and Rosmond Johnson.

The CERES 10K Series is sponsored by CERES Juices and NIAGARA WATER

The series race dates are:
June 11, 2016                 City Circuit 10k
July 2, 2016                    Beef Island Beach Bash and Summer sizzle
September 10, 2016      Carrot Bay X10k
October 8, 2016             TBD  (Trellis Bay Criterium)
November 19, 2016       Watering Hole grand finale, Half Marathon warm up

Best 3 races comprise a series and awards will be given for the top 3 male and female overall and for all series finishers.