CBTT Training Team shine at RWTC 5K
CBTT Training Team shine at RWTC 5K Race
It was nice to see another good representation of Central Bank at a road running event. This time 13 runners faced the starting line for the RWTC 5K race. This race started in front of TGIF at the Queen’s Park Savannah (2.28 miles) and went in a clockwise direction, back to the start making one lap of a marked area inside the savannah.
It was a good day for CBTT Training Team and a good day for running in the bank, the man called Keston Wright better known for his footballing prowess and capability in the sprints than long distance running ability showed what one can do when one puts one’s mind to it.
He went out with the lead group which consisted of about twenty runner’s stretch out along the course, he showed poise and patience as he did what he was thought by his trainer (Carlos Wilson) in the training sessions.
Three quarter into the race Keston up the ante and started run in earnest, as he headed for the last segment of the race to the finish line, holding his own with some the regulars and much more experience runners on the day. Even beating Rodney Julien of ALGICO who had the edge on him at CLICO 5K where Rodney finished in 19.29 and Keston in 22.24. Keston running faster than two minutes at this race.
He made a race within a race by facing a tough challenge at the finish line with a runner, but prevailing by crossing the finish line first.
Keston finish the race in a time of 20.51.8 finishing overall in 18 spot from an overall total of 214 runners and placing third in his age-group.
Second in the men was Kerry Degannes in a time 24.32.1 and Shawn Edwards 26.20.8
Again it’s good to see a senior manager Mr. Allister Noel out and running, sharing in the team spirit, laughing and having fun along with the team.
Esla Anthony did 26.19 to be the first woman to cross the finish line for team CBTT, showing that style and consistency that she is becoming quite famous for. Darelle Rouse continues to show resilience, she shows determination to run the whole course in these 5k events… from a position where she had difficulty in even finishing a 5K.
Esla and Darelle placed first and second in their age-group.
Marsha Bishop did 31:57 and by running the full 5K course. When Marsha started at the gym her level of fitness would not allow her to run a comfortable five minutes but on this day some three months after she started working out at the gym she can stay active on her feet for a 5K and do a reasonable time of 31.57.4 minutes. Credit must go the gym staff and in particular the trainer who have been working with this group of runners, Carlos Wilson.
Also among the women were first timers in the 5K and running business Shanta Dhoray and Michelle Majid who did times of 33.10 and 33.12 respectively. I asked Michelle how the race was and she beamed, “Totally enjoyable, I enjoyed myself.”
Mayon Dragon has quite inconspicuously done both 5K and needs no encouragement to participate in a 5 K or a hike. Mayon has also participated in all CariFin’s Urban Challenge and Cross country Events from the time she has joined the bank.
It is good to see the Central Bank gym manager Lenwyn Headley and trainer Carlos Wilson out at every event so far and playing a major role in Team CBTT being organized and ready both physically and emotionally for these events.
The full times of the team are:
Keston Wright 20.51.8
Kerry DeGannes 24.32.1
Esla Anthony 26.19
Shawn Edwards 26.20.8
Allister Noel 28.59
Darelle Rouse 29.25
Marsha Bishop 31.57
Karen Ramjohn 32.51
Shanta Dhoray 33.10
Michelle Majid 33.12
Chelsea – Anne Phillips 37.14
Gervon Abraham 39.51
Mayon Dragon 42.09
