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Running 5 kilometres in under 20 minutes is not world class, for men or for women. But it is still a quality time. For many runners, getting under 20 minutes is exactly the goal, and when they manage it, it feels like world class! Never before have so many runners gone under 20 minutes at Norðoyastevna as this year. In fact, it is doubtful whether so many Faroese runners have ever gone under 20 minutes in the same race. Perhaps once or twice at Ólavsøka? We have seen training in the clubs become better and better organised, and more and more people are taking it up, and this shows in the results. Today a full 24 runners came in under 20 minutes, one of them a woman.
The run at Norðoyastevna always gets good support. More than 100 crossed the finish line.
That woman was Rebekka Fuglø, who ran her best 5 km time ever. With 19:26 she confirmed that her training is where it should be, now some 6 weeks before the Island Games. Rigmor N. Arge also ran an excellent race and was just a few metres short of becoming the 25th runner under 20 minutes that day. She will nonetheless be pleased with 2nd place in 20:06, her best time in a long while. The third woman across the line was Duruta R. á Lofti, in 21:04.
Rebekka Fuglø with five men, and Rigmor N. Arge on their heels. Júst í Túni, Andrias Josephsen, Heini Gregersen, Eirikur Joensen and Jens R. Weihe all came in under 20 minutes!
Lately Marnar Djurhuus has been several classes ahead of his rivals. Today he was rather off form and a little unwell. That was perhaps why Sam Vang was able to break away from the others after a rather cautious start over the first kilometre. Coughing and spluttering, Marnar slowly reeled Sam back in, and the two ran together until a few hundred metres remained. When Marnar then started his sprint, Sam could not go with him. A good hundred metres behind, Hallur Holm came in third.
Marnar Djurhuus and Sam Vang had an exciting duel, but even half-ill, Marnar could not be beaten. Here they have run a good three km.
Two of the Faroe Islands’ very best swimmers ran at Norðoyastevna. Birita Debes finished no. ? among the women, while Alvi Hjelm really mixed it with the leading men. That Alvi is a good runner came as no surprise. A few years ago he won several Grand Prix races in the children’s race.
Roysnið was well represented in Klaksvík! Great to see!
The children’s race has been a regular event at Norðoyastevna since 1996.
A big day for Sophilia, who won her first race. On top of that, Dad scored against KÍ, even though he’s from Klaksvík 🙂
Appetising at Norðoyastevna. Some were on the hungry side. But the waffles in Klaksvík are nothing to complain about.
Marnar was conspicuous by his absence at the prize-giving. But Sam and Hallur had no objection to sharing the trophies between them.
The youngest boys also ran fast. Rúni won, Óðin was 2nd and Dánjal 3rd.
Three victorious super-veterans. Jens R. Weihe isn’t getting any younger. But that hardly matters, because he just keeps getting faster and faster. Jóannes and Gunnar also ran very fast at Norðoyastevna.
The young veterans had better watch out. A full 12 veterans + one super-veteran ran under 20 minutes. Borgar, Hallur and Debes must be feeling the chill at the top.
Superwomen! Rigmor, Rebekka and Duruta all ran up to their best at Norðoyastevna.
Børka, Bára and Vibeka were the fastest in girls aged 8–10.
Boys aged 8–10. Hans Erland, Martin and Jónas.
Girls aged 11–13. Maria, Oddvør and Rutt made it a Tripp-Trapp-Treysti.
The Bragdið boys didn’t want to be outdone by the Treysti girls, so Hans Petur, Steintór and Hugin took over the podium.
Sophilia 1st, Osla 2nd and Glóa 3rd among the youngest girls. Cuter little ones are hard to imagine.
Boys aged 14–17. Teitur ran the fastest double lap ever at Norðoyastevna. Steingrímur and Gunnar were not far behind, though.
Karin won an exciting race against Margit, with Ásbjørg a little way behind.
Nothing beats a supportive grandad. Gunnar keeps a close eye on Vibeka and little Gunnar.
Bragdið was also well represented in Klaksvík. Here together with a Bragdið wannabe.
It’s also good when Dad gives his support. Andrias has supported Oddvør and her sisters from day one.
More photos by Jóannes Poulsen are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/117242881555420040312/FRoyaBjorRenning2013MyndirJoannesPoulsen#
All the results are at this link: https://www.athletics.fo/?p=7062>
