Coral Harbour Base, 02 JUL. ‘19 (RBDF) Mackey Williams and Branae Coakley were the first male and female runners to cross the finish line on Saturday past at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s annual Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair at Goodman’s Bay.

Under the theme “Raising the Standard Through Fitness,” scores of runners and walkers came to participate in the event, which is one in a part of a series of Health and Fitness activities by the Defence Force for the month of June.

Tyrone Brown won the overall male walkers category and for the second consecutive year, Eve Maycock Dorsette came first among the female walkers.

Numerous winners and runner-ups in various age categories were awarded medals and trophies after the race, which began at Goodman’s Bay and took participants along the corridor of Cable Beach.

The crowd was treated to an aerobic session afterwards, led by the Defence Force’s Physical Training Instructors Leading Woman Marine Denise Oliver, Leading Seaman Dwayne Deveaux, and Able Seaman Otis Ferguson.

Also participating were Minister of National Security, the Honorable Marvin Dames, family members and friends of the Defence Force members; the Police Force, Bahamas Customs Excise and members of the Department of Correctional Services. Numerous vendors showcasing healthy lifestyle alternatives were also present.

Commodore Tellis Bethel and Captain Adrian Chriswell presented the winners and runners-up with their awards. He commended the Defence Force’s Training Department led by Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux for organizing a successful, and Chief Petty Officer James Darling, event organizer and the sporting committee members for a fun-filled event.

Commodore Bethel commended the Defence Force’s Training Department led by Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux and Chief Petty Officer James Darling, event organizer and the sporting committee members for organizing a successful, fun-filled event.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force thanks its corporate sponsors for making the day a success,. They include: Fidelity Bank Limited, Family Guardian Insurance, Commonwealth Drugs, Fitness Connection Nutrition Outlet, The Walking Clinic, Thompson Trading Company, Club One Fitness, Total Fitness Center and Bahamas Waste Limited.

Defence Force Recruits and Training Instructors at the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019. Also shown are: Commander Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel; Captain Adrian Chriswell, Captain Coral Harbour (Acting); Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, Training Officer; Mr. Gregory Bethel, President Fidelity Bank and Training Instructors.
Participants taking part in the an aerobic session on completion of the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019.
Mackey Williams being presented with his trophy and prizes after placing first overall at the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019. Also shown from left:  Captain Adrian Chriswell, Captain Coral Harbour (Acting); Commodore Tellis Bethel; Schyonne Adderley, representing Club One Fitness Center; Shamaal Forbes, representing Commonwealth Drugs and Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, Training Officer.
Eve Maycock receiving her prize after placing first overall among female walkers at the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019.  Also shown from left:  Captain Adrian Chriswell, Captain Coral Harbour (Acting); Commodore Tellis Bethel; Schyonne Adderley, representing Club One Fitness Center; Shamaal Forbes, representing Commonwealth Drugs and Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, Training Officer.
Able Seaman Otis Ferguson leading the RBDF Recruits in a physical fitness demonstration.
Minister of National Security, the Honorable Marvin Dames, and Command Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel leading the field before the start of the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019. 
Branae Coakley being presented with her trophy and prizes after becoming the first female to place overall at the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019. Also shown from left:  Captain Adrian Chriswell, Captain Coral Harbour (Acting); Commodore Tellis Bethel; Schyonne Adderley, representing Club One Fitness Center; Shamaal Forbes, representing Commonwealth Drugs and Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, Training Officer
Police Force Recruits and Training Instructors at the RBDF Fun Run Walk event on June 29, 2019. Also shown are: Commander Defence Force Commodore Tellis Bethel; Captain Adrian Chriswell, Captain Coral Harbour (Acting); Senior Lieutenant Origin Deleveaux, Training Officer; Mr. Gregory Bethel, President Fidelity Bank and Training Instructors.

Photos By: Marine Seaman Michael Turner II

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