Pinampio races home in 32:21 ahead of Mitiche

 PORT Moresby Road Runners raced over 2km and 7.7 km from the TNT depot near Jacksons Airport last Saturday.  

Cool conditions for the 5pm start enabled runners to stride off confidently, running past both terminals  with good pace, particularly eventual winner Swans Pinampio who romped in 32:21. 

Returning from a lay-off, Abdoullah Mitiche ran strongly to the top of Radar Hill, but Pinampio had established such a lead with his sprint start that the big Algerian was unable to rein him in, and he came second in 33:24.  

Megan Hardy made it two wins in two weeks, taking out the women’s race.  Luana Frate was the second girl home. 

 The tough climb up Radar Hill sorted the good from the not so good, and consequently the field was spread significantly by the time the last runner had come home.  

Next Saturday’s races leave from Ela Beach Tower at 5pm for courses over 2.2, 4.1 and 8.6 kms.

Last Saturday’s full result is as follows; 2 km race – Paulus Opus16.12 and Hugh Davies 17.16 and the 7.7km race; Swans Pinampio 32.21, Abdoullah Mitiche 33.24, James Gurumi 34.46, Giles Lamb 34.48, Tim Bulman 36.42, Karl Turnbull 37.55, Bouke Wagenaar 41.15, Darren Kennedy 42.22, Michael Sullivan  43.17, Megan Hardy 43.19, Shane Hardy 43.29, Henry Horou 45.56, David Cannings 46.42, David Turner 46.55, Fuana Frate 46.55, Jason Tassell 48.09, Cristi Morf 49.53, Simon Nutley 52.20, Aladdin 53.44, Shane Morris 59.43, Carolyn Blacklock 59.43 and Roger Plant 60.06.