Another very busy weekend for the Dee Runners team!
Races
Our famous Dee jet setter Neil Martin was off on his running travels again this time to Lithuania to take part in the half marathon. Neil says it was one of his favourite runs with it being a flat course, perfect weather and well organised. Fantastic running Neil. 🩵🎉
A huge well done to Lewis Getty who took on Rock the Lough 10K in Craigavon. Lewis put in a fantastic performance, finishing in 54:38. Great running!🎉
Michael Boyd took on the tremendous challenge of the New Forest marathon in Hampshire with a phenomenal time of 3:26:30. This is an absolutely outstanding performance – top 10% of all male runners and the top 10% in the M50 age category. Huge congratulations Michael!🩵🎉
A fantastic girl’s trip to Newcastle for the AJ Bell Great North Run 2026 with Fionna and Ali taking on the iconic 13.1 mile challenge and Diane joining them to provide fantastic support from the sidelines, Both Fiona and Ali ran brilliantly putting in strong performances and crossing the finish line together with an impressive time of 2:09:53. A terrific time in such a huge event of around 60,000 runners taking part in one of the most famous and popular half marathons.🤩
On Sunday we had the beautiful local clandeboye 10K hilly trail race which is not for the faint hearted with 10 Dee members taking part. Some seriously impressive performances – well done to you all.🩵🩵
| Dee Runner | Chip Time |
| Will Robinson (9th Male place!!!) | 43:48 |
| Gary Rolston | 51:11 |
| Marcus Lemon | 53:32 |
| Lynne McKinley | 56:03 |
| Mark Finlay | 56:07 |
| Dave Burns | 57:08 |
| David McCreadie | 58:54 |
| Cara Rolston | 59:59 |
| Peter Kelly | 1:03:58 |
| Amy Burns | 1:10:08 |
Lastly and not strictly running related, a huge well done to our fab Dee runner Joanne Gillam who took on the incredible challenge of 3.9km full Iron-man distance swim set against the dramatic backdrop of Killary Fjord. Jo smashed it completing the swim in 1hr 41 mins.🏊
Park Run
Well done to our 4 fantastic Dee runners who ran Stormont and Bangor Park Run this weekend. Big thanks to Will for volunteering at Bangor also!🎉
| Park Runner | Location | Time |
| Paul Martin | Stormont | 23:55 |
| Rachel Lynn | Bangor | 29:05 |
| Nigel Barton | Bangor | 33:05 |
| Fiona Pritchard | Bangor | 41:40 |
Training
This week’s training will be 6.30pm. Also, a spond invite for the charity cheque presentation before hand at 6pm at the harbour in case anyone has missed it and would like to be in a photo for the spectator. (Dee running clothes please if possible/ best smiles) 😊
| Date | Coach | Training | Meeting point |
| 16th Sept | Fiona | 1’s and 2’s | Commons |
Strength and Conditioning Class
| Date | Time | Location | Cost |
| Monday 14th Sept | 7.10 – 8.00pm | Infinity Gym, Bangor | £5 or £3 for members |
We have Monday social runs at 6pm meeting at the slipway suitable for all paces and abilities.
Future Races the club has entered
| Date | Oncoming races | Signed up Runners |
| SEPTEMBER | ||
| 20/09/2026 | Belfast Half Marathon | Andy Payne, Andrea Wilson, Tom Hind, Rachel Stewart, Alastair McQueen, Amy Burns, Peter Kelly, Jill Hamilton, Lynsey Monteith |
| 27/09/2026 | Bangor Seaton 10K | Lots |
| OCTOBER | ||
| 04/10/2026 | Groomsport 10K | Rachel Lynn, Peter Kelly, Gemma Campbell, Mike B, Olivia Seymour, Andy Payne, Jo Galt, Kady Kane |
| 04/10/2026 | Titanic 10k? | Paul Martin, Alastair McQueen |
| 17/10/2026 | Gr8 Dundrum Run | |
| 18/10/2026 | Amsterdam Marathon | Ali and Kady |
| 25/10/2026 | Dublin Marathon |
Rachel Lynn
Dee Runners 
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