CANADA RUNNING SERIES / CIRCUIT DU CANADA
35th Annual ING James Cunningham Seawall Race
Fastest time since 1990
Photos by Mynor Campos and Yoeri Geerits
30 October, 2005—A light rain did not dampen the efforts of young running sensation Ryan Hayden of Richmond BC as he outclassed the men's field to win the 35th annual ING James Cunningham Seawall Race. The race (organized by Lions Gate Road Runners) is held on the famous Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver, BC.
Hayden ran a very fast 28:25 for the 9.5 k distance. This is fastest winning time at ING Cunningham Seawall Race time since 1990. Hayden is better known as track runner having run the mile in a personal best time of 3:58.27.
For the second year in a row, Steve Osaduik of Nanaimo, BC placed second in a time of 29:11 (26 seconds faster than his 2004 time). Kyle Jones of Oakville, Ontario and Scott Simpson of Victoria, BC battled it out at the finish line to run identical times of 29:23. Third place was eventually awarded to Kyle Jones.
First Masters runner was 50+ Paul Reimer of BC, finishing in a time of 33:23.
The 2004 women's Canadian Half Marathon champion Tina Connelly of Port Coquitlam BC ran a fast time of 32:51 to place first in the women's field and 13th overall. Kirsty Smith of North Vancouver ran 33:01 to place second, followed by Nancy Tinari of Coquitlam running 33:51. Tinari is also the first masters woman to finish the final event of the Canada Running Series.
For her efforts Tinari also won major prize money ($1500) as 4th open woman and first master woman in the prestigious Canada Running Series.
Top 5 Performances:
Men
1. Ryan Hayden 28:25 Richmond, BC (20-24)
2. Steve Osaduik 29:11 Nanaimo, BC (25-29)
3. Kyle Jones 29:23 Oakville, Ontario (20-24)
4. Scott Simpson 29:23 Victoria, BC (20-24)
5. Graeme Wells 30:09 Surrey, BC (20-24)
Women
1. Tina Connelly 32:51 Port Coquitlam, BC (35-39)
2. Kirsty Smith 33:01 North Vancouver, BC (20-24)
3. Nancy Tinari 33:51 Coquitlam, BC (45-49)
4. Cindy O'Krane 34:34 West Vancouver, BC (40-44)
5. Lauren Groves 34:42 Victoria, BC (20-24)
Complete race results are available at: www.raceheadquarters.com/results/2005/run/JAMES.HTM.
