Gary Runs 2.35.03 in Frankfurt

Gary Condon set an excellent new marathon PB of 2.35.03 in Frankfurt earlier today, Sunday 26th Oct. The time was over 3 minutes faster than his previous best. Emer Hynes ran an excellent 4.01.26, not far off her previous best. Congratulations to both from all at Bray Runners.

Women, official resutls: 1. Aberu Kebede ETH 2:21:21, 2. Sharon Chebet KEN 2:23:44, 3. Ashetu Bekere ETH 2:24:59.

Busy Weekend Ahead.

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.

On Sunday the Leinster C/C C/ships take place in Avondale, below is the timetable of events;

1) Please note that while the clocks go back this weekend, everyone is
> advised to arrive early.
>
> 2) The first race is off at 10:45am, where Parnell AC is organising a
> 1,000m Non Championship race for Girls & Boys U/10 - Fee is €1.00 per
> athlete, payable on the day. Individual prizes only – no team prizes.
>
> 3) The first of the Leinster Championship races commences with the Girls
> U/12 race at 11.00 am, while subsequent races will go off at the
> following expected times:
>
> Boys U/12         2,000m - 11:15 (2 Small Laps)
> Girls U/14          3,000m - 11:25 (3 Small Laps)
> Boys U/14         3,000m - 11:40 (1 Small & 1 Big Lap)
> Girls U/16          4,000m - 11:55 (2 Big Laps)
> Boys U/16         4,000m - 12:15 (2 Big Laps)
> Girls U/18          4,000m - 12:30 (2 Big Laps)
> Boys U/18          6,000m - 12:50 (3 Big Laps)
> Novice Ladies     4,000m - 13:15 (2 Big Laps)
> Novice Men         6,000m - 13:40 (3 Big Laps)
> Masters Ladies    4,000m - 14:00 (2 Big Laps)
> Masters Men        6,000m - 14:25 (3 Big Laps)

We will be represented in Frankfurt by Gary and Emer.

Good luck to all competing over the weekend.

Superb Silver For Womens Team At Novice C/C.

Our womens team of Siobhan Butler, Charlotte Stevens and Grainne Cunningham, ably managed by Noelle Thorpe, won a brilliant silver medal at today's Wicklow Novice C/C Championships. Siobhan finished 6th, Charlotte 10th and Grainne 14th. Parnell Ac took Gold and Kilcoole took the bronze. Carol Costello, Greystones, won the individual Gold.

Parnell Ac also won the mens team event, with David Flannery, Parnell Ac, taking individual Gold. William Foot, running his first race for Bray Runners, finished a very good 17th place and Bernard Quinn finished in 33rd place.

Bray Runners silver medal winning team.

 Full results can be seen at the following,  http://www.slicualann.com/latest-news

  Our Juvenile athletes also did the club proud, with great performances from all who took part. More details to follow. 

 Angela Ross Innes ran the Athlone 3/4 Marathon in 3:18:16 on Sunday 5th Oct. Stunning route, challenging but great fun, according to Angela.

Thursday 9th Oct- Last Shanganagh session of Season.

Next Thursday, 9th Oct,  will see the final session in Shanganagh for 2014. We will be holding a 4k H/cap race, fun race, on the night and will then head up to Duff's, Main St., Bray to finish off the evening. Anyone wishing to bring along a small prize, please feel free to do so. We invite all our athletes, to take part and/or come along to Duffs afterwards. We also invite all our juvenile coaches and mentors and friends of Bray Runners to come along.

Winter training will be held each Thursday evening from St. Killians College Sportshall. Ladies and Gents changing rooms with hot showers available.