Athenry AC News
Dispatches from Longford on Sunday last
Congrats to Maurice Clarke (1:20:57) and Adrian Fitzmaurice (1:28:45) on their good half performances in Longford on Sunday.
The half marathon results are to be located here:
http://www.longfordmarathon.com/2010Results/Half-Marathon-results-male.htm
Ray O'Connor (3:44:00) also jogged around the full!
The full marathon results are to be located here:
Castledaly 8KM
Join in the fun at the 8km Charity Castledaly Run/Walk!
APA is a charitable organization 100% committed to “fighting AID’s with the People of Africa”. APA’s focus in Ireland is to break through the silence on the AIDS pandemic, to raise awareness amongst the public, government and EU nations to this human tragedy.
Coole Runnings 5KM, Gort
COPE Galway launches ‘Coole Runnings’
COPE Galway has launched their ‘Coole Runnings 5k Trail Run’, which will take place at Coole Park on 18th of September 2010 at 10am. Speaking at the launch last Tuesday morning, Pamela O’Hanlon, COPE Galway, said “This run is a wonderful opportunity for the public to enjoy the fabulous grounds of Coole Park with the trail taking participants through the tree-lined avenue, wood trail and walled garden.’’
Clifden 10KM
Clifden Lifeboat 10k Race:
"With less than 3 weeks to go, the countdown has begun for the 3rd Clifden Lifeboat 10k This annual race is organised as a fundraiser for the Clifden Lifeboat, however sponsorship is not compulsory and organisers are inviting anyone interested in taking part to register for the race.
National Community Games Report
From Peter Lyons this morning...
Every year thousands of children from all over Ireland travel to the Community Games National Finals. Previously they have been held in Mosney Co. Meath but 2009 saw a change of venue and Athlone Institute of Technology was selected as the new home.
In total, 13 Athenry area athletes made the short trip up the M6 to Athlone; their results and progress are as follows:
* Girls U8 80M - Sinead Lyons (Athenry A.C.)
2010 Ballyhaunis 8KM road race results
Thanks to Michael McGrath for a copy of the results from last Saturday evening's race. I had hopes of travelling but got a late call-up to go off reffing instead. I was looking forward to meeting a namesake of myself from the Ballyhaunis area at the event. Another time, sorry!
2010 Tuam Festival Mile Results
Results courtesy of Brendan Monaghan (Tuam AC). It is a lovely idea and one that could be copied by almost any other village or town in the county: who is the fastest local miler!
The race was run as part of the recent Tuam Arts Festival.
52.4 With Johnny....
One of the things I miss about working in Galway is the lunch and tea rituals. Lunch tends to be rushed or desk affairs in the US, and while the Irish abroad normally make time to go to the canteen here, I miss the long (and often frankly ridiculous) conversations over cornflakes. One long discussed issue with my colleague Declan over cups of stewed tea in Galway is my reluctance to sign up for any sponsored fundraising events which are less than something I’d roll out of bed for, say, for entertainment on a random Saturday (rules out climbing Croke Patrick, anything which involves ‘walking’ anywhere in Galway, any run under twenty miles, etc.) Declan was mystified by this. In theory, the actual event is a token to coax people to donate money to charity. My attitude is that if people are going to shell out good money to sponsor me for an endeavour, I should at the very least suffer for it; the money must be earned in blood. The last two years I chose a marathon for sponsored fundraising, and (especially the first year), I suffered authentically for it, both in training and on the day. Two years after terrifying marathon number one....well, it’s getting a bit old. So what next?
New Fit4Life Term Starts in Corofin 6 September
A new fit4life term will start on Monday 6th September at 0930 from St Colmans National School in Corofin. There will also be a session at 0930 on Wednesday 8th September from the same place.
This course should be perfect for athletes wishing to get themselves fit in time for Christmas, although ALL fitness goals will be accomodated.
Price: 20 Euro
Contact: Maria Hehir 085 1085872
Athenry AC at the Community Games National Finals
From our local correspondent, Peter Lyons:
In total 14 Athenry area athletes and our U11 hurlers (Panel of 20) are making the short trip up the M6, a number of the above our members of Athenry A.C.
Track & Field Athletes
www.mayoac.com web site revamped and launched recently
Mayo AC have recently restructured their web site. When the work is completed in the coming weeks, it is expected that it will contain information on all aspects of the club's activities and athletics in the West of Ireland.
Pictured fron left at the launch were Mayo AC members: John Byrne PJ Hall, TJ McHugh [web site co ordinator], Gerry Galvin and Michael McGrath!
Check it all out at www.mayoac.com.
Westport 5km
Dromahair 4 Mile Race this Sunday is Cancelled.....
Dromahair 4 mile race this Sunday cancelled....
The Dromahair 4 mile race and children’s races which were due to have taken place this coming Sunday, 22nd August have been postponed due to a local bereavement. A new date will be set shortly. Please pass on this news.
Martina Gets Up and Running
Just five months into her new life as a runner, Martina Passman reports on progress so far and how she has been inspired by her coach, Maria Hehir. Congratulations Martina on your wonderful achievements in athletics from all of your clubmates.
Martina Reports:
Ballyhaunis 8K Road Race
Claregalway Success For Athenry Runners
Athenry runners met with considerable success over the weekend at the Claregalway 10km, which doubles as the Galway 10km Championships over that distance. In the individual competitions both male and female Athenry AC runners made the frame. A back to form Brian O'Connor came home strongly in third place in the men's race (34:51), just eleven seconds ahead of club captain Brian Bruton(35:02) in 5th. Brian O'Connor's individual bronze is a fine reward for a period of dilligent training recently.
Ballina 10km Road Race
Eoin Madden represents Ireland
News has reached Athenry AC HQ that one of our newer fit4life members has pulled on the green and white singlet of Ireland and represented his country in some style. Eoin Madden was in action at the weekend in the European Transplant and Dialysis games held in Dublin. Eoin is the recepient of a kidney transplant and he powered through the 5000m in a new PB of 26.44. After the race Eoin is reported to have stated that he was "..over the moon", and we couldn't agree more.
Countdown on for the 2010 Dromahair 4 mile run and walk.
The annual Dromahair four mile run and walk takes place at 3pm on Sunday 22nd August, with proceeds in aid of S.T.O.P. The event is once again being organised by local running enthusiasts, in association with North Leitrim Athletics Club.
Athenry AC at 'The Streets'
Photos by Iain Shaw - There are loads more in our Photo Gallery - Thanks Iain !
It was another absolutely beautiful evening in Galway city last Saturday as thousands of runners and walkers gathered for one of the road-racing highlights of the year. For many the process is familiar but no less enjoyable from one year to the next. Almost everything about this race is just right - it almost seems like fine weather is guaranteed after the experience of the last few years. It's not often that we runners get to take over the city streets and enjoy ourselves at full speed down the middle of the road.
