National Half Marathon

Race Result fromn National Half Mazrathon in Athenry, Sunday 2nd September 2012.

I ran one hour 17 minutes 16 secs, 51st place and, a 2 minute pb over my time in last years National Half. 

Very well organised race by Athenry A.C., on a relatively flat route, with a few small climbs and a headwind on the more exposed parts of the course.  The weather started out very sunny and warm, but cloud cover after about 5/6 miles created a decent racing environment.  A long way to travel for a half marathon, but worth it to participate in such a high quality field in a very well organised  race.

Garry Condon.

Longford Half Marathon

Conditions were perfect, sunny but not too warm, a well marshalled course and a friendly event.  You can tell this is a runners race.

A few drags but no long or steep hills.  Spent a lot of time running on my own and could feel the wheels starting to loosen at around ten miles, so had to do some serious talking to myself to dig in and make sure I stayed on course for my 90 minute target.  I feell I should have more to give at this distance but finishing with a five minute pb and a sub 90 hm making the third  milestone for me this year,  I have no complaints.

Bill Stanley.

Kilbride (Co Meath) 5k

Race date: Tuesday 12th June 2012. 
Race Report provided by Richard

There was also the option of running a10k. The evening was cool and damp, quite good conditions for racing.  A low key race, with around 200 taking part.  The organisation, stewarding etc. was 1st class.  The course was very good, slight incline at the start but nice flat country roads for the rest of the 5k.  Hot showers and plenty of refreshments after the race.  Would recommend this race to anyone looking for a nice 5 or 10k without the usual hustle and bustle of some of the bigger races.  Richard

Park West 10k

Race Date: June 2012
Race report provided by Richard

There were no age group categories. I'm pretty sure that the course was a bit short, maybe by 200m or so.  Turn out was low <300 participants with more of a focus on the fun runners rather than competitive club runners, although the race was won in an impressive 33:09. Other than that it was a very well marshalled course, mostly flat but with a few challenges and near perfect conditions.  The long stretch along the canal is great.