Some of the participants in the Pinewood National Medical Half-Marathon Championship which took place in Ballina. Photos by Richenda Barrett

Dr Scott Walkin (left), a Ballina GP, ran a consistent race until mile nine, after which the heat, for the last three miles, resulted in a noticeable fall in his pace. He managed to hold on to win in a time of 1hr 28min. He is pictured here with Dr Barry Cosgrove