We will continue to meet at the front gates of Shanganagh Park at 6.30pm for the next two Thursdays, 22nd and 29th Oct. We will not train in the park but on the paths and roads in the surrounding area. We will then move to our winter base, Killian's College, on Thursday 5th November. At the request of the vast majority of those who train on Thursday night, training will commence at the later time of 7PM.
This weekend is a very busy weekend in the racing calendar. The Dublin City Marathon, incorporating the National Marathon C/ships, the Leinster C/C C/ships, Novice, Masters and Even Ages and the Frankfurt Marathon all take place over the next few days. Bray Runners will be well represented in all.
On Monday, Bray Runners, athletes, family and friends, are invited to use 38/39 FITZWILLIAM SQUARE, before and after the marathon. We are, as always, very grateful to Bob Manson for offering the use of the house to us, we will be taking up a small collection, which will be donated to Bob's selected charity. The house is just off Lesson St., Stephens Green end.
Please see below the results of the novice and even ages cross country championships which were held on Sunday 4th Oct in Avondale.
Many thanks to everyone who responded regarding the Wicklow Cross Country Championships on Sunday, including those who responded with apologies.
1) turn left as you arrive at Roundwood village
2) cross reservoir and take the next turn right
3) parking / course is on right hand side shortly thereafter
Location for Roundwood XC (marked with red pin)
https://goo.gl/maps/M2uJuLXfV4n
The Wicklow Inter Cross Country C/ships which were to take place in Roundwood next Sunday 11 October in a field near the GAA Complex have been moved back to the old course at Knockatemple, Roundwood. The start time is still 11.00am.
There has been some fine performances from our athletes over the past couple of weeks. At the Rathfarnham 5k, Colm O'Heigeartaigh ran an excellent new Pb of 17.58. The racewas won by John Travers, Donore Harriers, in atime of 14.21. First lady home was Teresa Doherty, Finn Valley AC, in 16.27. Full results can be found at http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2917
In Berlin, Diana Doll ran her first marathon and recorded a fine time of 4.24.48, well done Diana.
On Saturday 26th Sept., just 6 days after running a PB in the Charleville Half Marathon, Gary Condon finished in 3rd place in the Moone Kilomarathon, 26.2k, in an excellent time of 1.34.42,
Paul Allen took part in the Killarney Adventure Race on Saturday, 60k Pro Route. (mountain run 7k,bike 35k, Kayak 1.5k, Forest Run 9k, Bike 6k). Paul finished in a very good time of 3.49.12. Should be in good shape for Inter C/C next Sunday.
Well done to all our juvenile athletes who performed so well at the Wicklow C/C C/ships in Avondale. Ind and team medals plus excellent performances from all. Well done to their coaches and mentors as well.
Stephen O'Kennedy ran an excellent race to finish 5th in Mens Novice event. Great effort from Stephen in his first C/C race. Well done to Richard H, Joe K and Will Foot who all ran very well, despite only making a last minute decision to run. The mens team finished in the Bronze medal position, well done.
Great run from Charlotte Stevens in the Womens Novice event. Full results to follow.
Our Club was founded in 1983 primarily as a marathon running club, however over the years we have introduced a juvenile section and cover a wide range of athletic disciplines.
Bray Runners Athletics Club
Bray Head Terrace, Vevay Rd, Oldcourt, Bray, Co. Wicklow
brayrunnershs@gmail.com
Richard Hourihan Chairperson
Cyril J. Smith Hon. Treasurer
Orla Phillips Hon. Secretary
Collette Mason Child Welfare Officer
Emma Craxton Juvenile Representative
Kieran O'Leary Committee Member
Maureen O'Rourke Fit4Life Captain
Brian Murray Social Secretary
Caoimhe DeFrein Social Secretary
Well done to all our athletes!
