Jean O'Kennedy runs PB in Kilkenny 10k

On Sunday last, 10th July, Jean O'Kennedy finished 2nd in her age category at the Pink Rock 10k in Kilkenny. Jean recorded a fine new Pb, 46.01. Next on the list for Jean is the National Half Marathon in 3 weeks time, we wish her well. First athlete home was David McPherson, Thomastown AC, in 32.50, while Sally Forristal, St Joesph's AC, 39.01 was 1st lady home. According to all reports this race is a very well organised event.

Full results can be found at;    http://www.totaltiming.ie/results/2016/pink_rock_10k_2016_fullresults.htm

Thursdays 5K h/cap.

Well done to all who took part in our Thursday Group informal 5k H/cap. A very enjoyable evening was had by all on a beautiful evening for running. Ann Marie Burke, Elaine Casey and Jackie O'Neill were the first 3 athletes to start and all 3, running Pbs,  managed to stay ahead of a very fast finishing field. Fastest times on the night came from Stephen O'Kennedy, running an excellent 17.46 and  Paul Allen 18.36.

Name                     Gross Time      Off At        Nett Time

Ann Marie Burke          28.37          00.00        28.37      Pb

Elaine Casey               28.39          00.00         28.39      Pb 

Jackie O'Neill              29.14          00.00         29.14      Pb

Jason O'Connor          29.18           09.00        20.18

Paul Allen                  29.36           11.00        18.36

Conor Buckley           29.41            09.00        20.41      Pb

Michelle                    29.43            03.00        26.43

Stephen O'Kennedy    29.46            12.00        17.46

Jean O'Kennedy         29.48             07.00       22.48

Niamh Coffey             29.55             O5.00      24.55

Mark Duncan             30.07              05.00      25.07

Caoimhe Guilfoyle      30.25              03.00      27.25

Angela Groome          30.26              02.00      28.26

Rachel Daly                30.27             02.00     28.27

Tom Cavanagh           30.26              09.00     21.26

Elaine Nuzun              30.41              01.00     29.41

Mary O'Connor            31.12             02.00     29.12

Thanks to Emer and Dolores for their help at the finish line and in compiling the results.

SOME UPCOMING EVENTS

Dunshaughlin 10k.

Congratulations to all of our athletes and our fellow Sli Cualann athletes who did our clubs proud at the Dunshaughlin 10k. Gary Condon recorded a magnificient new Pb of 32.43 to finish 7th O/A and 1st O/40. Joe Cawley 35.32 and Dominic Horan 36.18 also had great runs. Colm O'Heigeartaigh 36.36, James Nangle 37.54 and Paul Allen 37.56 all recorded excellent new Pbs. Joe Kelly, doing a bit of pacing, ran 39.00 and Jason O'Connor 41.53 also smashed his Pb. Mark Duncan 53.10, was another to record a new Pb. Richard Kavanagh 42.14 finished 3rd 0/60.
Not to be outdone our ladies also had an excellent race. Helen Barry 39.18, was 3rd in her age Cat, Georgina Devlin 43.55, breaking her Pb of only 2 weeks ago, Siobhan Butler 44.48, Pb, breaking 45mins for the first time, and just missing out on a Category prize. Jean O'Kennedy 46.23, finished 3rd in her age Cat. Emer Hynes 50.20 and Andrea Murphy 50.35 completed a great night for Bray Runners and Sli Cualann.
Our good friend Ann Marie Kenny ran a great 39.26, and together with Helen and Georgina they brought the Sli Cualann Women's team home in 2nd place. Fine runs also from Alan Dalton 35.35, Ray Kenny 37.48. Well done to everyone, hope we haven't missed anyone. Our thanks to those who came out to support the athletes, very much appreciated.
Full results at http://sportstiming.ie/
At the Dublin Pride 5k on Friday evening, Tom Cavanagh continued his fine form of late in running 21.20.