The fact that over 50 runners turned out on a bitterly cold but sunny Easter Monday evening for the latest staging of the Leitrim 5 Mile Road race was testimony to the hardiness of the individuals concerned and a considerable boost to the organisers and the surrounding community, still trying to come to terms with the devastation caused by the unprecedented snowfall in the area. Drifts were still piled high by the roadsides as the runners tackled what is a scenic but challenging circuit. The race was won in fine style by Brendan Teer, over a minute ahead of 2nd placed David O’Flaherty Newcastle with Barrie Atkinson East Down making light of a head cold to take third spot. Gavin Oakes posted a very impressive 33.43 for the undulating 5 miles and Cheryl Denvir 35.06 took 3rd place in the Ladies race with Lisa Milligan picking up the Over 40 prize even though she was under 40, 39.42 to be exact. Continue reading →