Bobby Mitchell joins as Bray Runners Coach
Bray Runners are delighted to welcome Bobby Michell as their new training coach. Check out his bio below:
Years running: 35Years coaching: 10Clubs: Bray Runners, Civil Service HarriersRunning Achievements: Wicklow cross country champion, Wicklow Road champion, Wicklow 5000m/10000m/1500m champion, Ireland vest 100k Celtic plate, Leinster bronze with Dublin, Winner Oisin 10mile. Represented Wicklow and Dublin in numerous in county and national championships.
P.B.’s:
5k 14m42s10k 30m40s10mile 50m51sHalf marathon 69m19sMarathon 2h431500m 4m12s3,000m 8m59s5000m 15m01s10,000 32m12s
Coaching philosophy: To help runners of any standard to reach their goals whether competitive or lifestyle oriented, to make running part of their lives through consistent and doable training that builds fitness and confidence and a enjoyment of running that will last a lifetime.
Goals for club: To create an environment where any runner no matter what their standard feels comfortable and where everyone supports each other in achieving those goals.
Bray Runners welcomes Ukrainian citizens
Bray Runners welcomes interest in Ukrainian citizens who would like to join a local running club.
All AAI registration fees are waived and appropriate kit is sponsored by Bray Runners
Juvenile training times are as follows:
TUESDAYS 6.50-8pm - all age groups (from age 7)
We meet in Shanganagh Park as follows:
U11's and younger - born 2012 or later - At the baseball diamond, beside the railway bridge.
U12's and older - born 2011 or earlier - In the orchard field, over the railway bridge.
THURSDAYS 7.30-9pm - U11's and older (born 2012 or earlier)
We train at the track in Greystones.
SUNDAYS 9.20am - U12's and older (born 2011 or earlier)
Typically a trail run in Wicklow.
Please contact brayrunnersjuniors@gmail.com, or Emma on 087 2390274 for more details
Athletics Ireland Official of the Year : Cyril Smyth
So proud of our very own beloved Cyril J Smyth! Cyril has been a devoted servant of athletics in Ireland for many decades: at club, county, provincial and national level, including his role(s) in DUHAC. We don’t know how he fits it all in, we suspect he never sleeps or has discovered the magical 48 hour day.
Congratulations Cyril, we are so proud of you!
Wicklow Masters XC Champioships
Bray Runners AC hosted the Wicklow Masters Cross Country Championships on a sunny, but chilly morning in Shanganagh Park Sunday 9th January 2022. Thank you to all the club and county stewards that helped make it a great event.
First, to toe, the line were the women and in a very competitive race, Aisling Smith and Suzanne Foot ran strongly to finish 2nd and 3rd overall. Susan Brady ran an excellent race finishing 14th overall and securing W60 gold, followed by Orla Philips who was first across the line in the W65 category. The team was supported by Maureen O'Rourke and Eileen Fox and won silver in the team event.
In the men's race, Conor Maher was 3rd M40 leading the M35-49 team to bronze while Dominic Horan was 2nd M50 also helping the M50+ team to team bronze. Conor and Dominic were ably supported by Paul Allen, Conor Boyle, Paul Donohoe, Kieran O'Leary, Paul O'Dwyer, Gerard Keaty and John Ashworth.
Congratulations to all.
GOAL Mile Shanganagh
GOAL Mile returns to Shanganash Park this Christmas!
