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Phoenix 10 mile run 2
Amy Hamill is presented with her prize by Macartan Kierans
Patrick Murphy is presented with his prize.
Patrick Murphy,centre, with the 2nd and 3rd place men
Three 1st Place winners -Patrick, Amy and Patrick.
Sean McCaffrey in front gives a running commentary from the back of a van.
Mark Quinn is welcomed to Monaghan
Of all the people taking part in the Run on Sunday these people must have travelled the furthest to be here. There were people from all over Ireland and I spoke to a Spanish family but Mark Quinn here and his family came all the way from Minnesota, USA. They were coming to Ireland on holiday and were planning their schedule when they learned from the internet that there was a Run in Monaghan. They based their holiday in Shannon but on Saturday they travelled to Virginia and stayed overnight there and arrived in Monaghan for the race on Sunday. They were then going to head back towards Shannon going through Sligo and taking another day for the journey. It was nice to meet you and we hope you had a very enjoyable day in Monaghan. Let me know of your experience on the day.
That is exactly what Mark has done and here is what he has replied:

Peadar,
I enjoyed seeing the photos and article about the Monaghan 10 mile race. This was my fourth race I have run in Ireland and thought this one was the best organized with very friendly and helpful people from beginning to end! The race course was nice with just enough challenging hills. Being that I was in the car for two hours after the race on our way to Sligo, it was great to Have access to the leisure club's shower and changing room!
A big thanks goes to all the people who made this a successful 10 mile race. I would certainly make the trip again to run it again!
Mark Quinn
Minnesota, USA
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In the picture are: wife Molly; Ben Anderson (family friend); Marcos Quinn; Mark Quinn and Conor Quinn.