The Liberty Avenue hosted last Sunday I Canicross Popular "Run with your dog" in which more than 50 people running with their dogs at this event organized by the association 4 legs.
The test started from 0930 hours on the esplanade of the indoor pool with the completion of registration and the distribution of numbers among runners, since 10.15 came out of the small dog category in which 31 runners participated , with the winning couple and their dog Manuel Carrasco Lois with a time of 11'15 minutes and both of Pinoso.
The second prize in this category went to José Ramón Buendía and Eggs, Murcia, who made a time of 11.30 minutes, and the third podium was for Tula Jumillano Joaquín Sánchez and completing the trial in 12'04 minutes.
As for the large dog category, out was at 11 am, and involved 21 runners, with the winners Alfonso Sanz and his dog Lluna, Pinoso, who made 12'08 minutes, followed by Sergio Perez and jumillano Slang who finished the course in 12'20 minutes, and the third prize went to Manuel Esteve also jumillano, who ran with his dog Achilles, as his time was 12'43 minutes.
The organization also gave awards to the top three local, falling the gold medal in the jumillano Antonio CHISPI Bleda and his dog, who made a total time of 13'04 minutes.
Moreover, the silver went to Alejandro Barron and Ugo, 13'05 minutes, and bronze to John Thomas and Mela, 13'13 minutes.
After the races we proceeded to the awards ceremony attended by the Councillor for Sports, Juan Manuel Abellán, and the mayor of Public Safety and Police, Marina Garcia, and in addition to the first three finishers in each category and the best athletes premises, the organization wanted to give gifts to all participants consisted of sheets of the association and treats for pets.
Similarly, throughout the morning four legs was selling books, clothing, toys, etc., in a market made charitable donations that had been made with the association for this purpose.
From 4 Legs have made a very positive assessment of this activity is performed for the first time in Jumilla, both the number of participants, and because there was no drop regrets nor any corridor fights between dogs, and also give thanks both Red Cross, Civil Protection and Local Police for their assistance in the race, and the two vets who selflessly accompanied them throughout the morning if there was an incident between dogs.
"We want to thank all the companies who have helped us in organizing this canicross, and to all who have donated items for the flea market, the participants of this event, both as individuals Jumillano who have moved to other cities as Pinoso and Murcia, among others, and finally, to the City of Jumilla, as many councils have been involved ", say from 4 feet, adding that the overall balance of activities to mark International Week of Animal Rights is very good, as there has been a very good participation, and all have passed without incident.
"In some of them, as we did creative workshop with children in the library or initial canicross, and we are asking when we are going to repeat," explained from 4 feet.
Finally, indicate that the classification of I Canicross Popular "Run with your dog" will soon be available on the web www.cuatropatasjumilla.com
Source: Agencias