On Saturday 10th May, Denise has invited Bray Runners to a sumptuous breakfast feast, ably assisted by Andrea. There is one qualifying condition, runners must have taken part in the Pieta House, Darkness Into Light 5k. This is an annual event that takes place at up to 40 locations throughout the country, and for the first time comes to Bray. The run will start at 04.15 AM. For full details go to www.pieta.ie
We had 27 athletes take part in last nights Wicklow Road Race C/ships. We took home 7 gold medals, 2 silver and 5 bronze individual medals. Our teams were also in the medals, our senior Men and women were both just pipped for gold, womens masters 35/49 took silver, (unfortunately this category is under review and result may change), masters men took bronze and our Masters Women 50+ brought home the Gold medal. In addition to the medals 9 athletes posted new Pbs. We would also like to welcome James Nangle to our club, running a Pb of 19.23 on his club debut. Well done to all who took part. Our thanks to those who came down to support our athletes and to help out with stewarding. Our thanks also to Gerry Curtis for his input and advice into our training programmes and race preparation. Well done to Ashford AC and Athletics Wicklow for putting on a first class event.
Here are the results we have to hand.
WOMEN.
Diana Doll, 23.08, 3rd O/35
. Lorainne O'Rourke, 33.24.
Suzanne Foot, 19.25, 1st O/40.
Helen Barry, 19.27, 2nd O/40
Andrea Murphy, 22.38, Pb.
Emer Hynes, 23.41. Pb
Siobhan Butler, 21.41, 1st O/40, Pb.
Grainne Cunningham, 23.49, 3rd O/45.
Elaine Nuzun, 28.17, Pb
Ana Molina, 28.35, Pb
Jackie O'Neill, 30.30
Noelle Thorpe, 20.50, 1st O/50
Charlotte Stevens, 22.15, 3rd O/50.
Sandra Brady, 25.20.
Dolores Gilliland, 23.03., 1st O/55.
Mary Hourihan, 32.23. 4th O/55.
Men.
Neil Wiktorski, 15.53, 1st Senior.
Colm O'Heigeartaigh, 18.31, Pb.
James Nangle, 19.23, Pb.
Des O'Hare, 18.38, Pb, 4th O/35.
Gary Condon, 16.00, 1st O/40, 2nd Overall.
Joe Kelly , 18.00, 3rd O/40, Pb.
Dominic Horan, 16.52, 1st O/45.
Gordon McWilliams, 19.02.
Diarmuid Potts, 19.46.
Tom Cavanagh, 20.57, 3rd O/55.
Bernard Quinn, 20.22, 2nd O/60.
Team Classifications. Team Gold For Masters Women 50+.
Senior Men, 2nd Place, Tied for 1st place with Parnell A.C. but unfortunately beaten on countback.
Team; Neil Wiktorski, Gary Condon, Dominic Horan, Joe Kelly, Colm O'Heireartaigh and James Nangle.
Masters Men; 3rd Place, Team, Des O'Hare, Gordon McWilliams, Diarmuid Potts, Tom Cavanagh and Bernard Quinn.
Senior Women; 2nd Place, beaten by 1 point by Parnell AC. Team, Suzanne Foot, Helen Barry and Diana Doll.
Masters Women, 35 to 49. 2nd, Team, Siobhan Butler, Andrea Murphy, Emer Hynes, Grainne Cunningham, Lorraine O,Rourke, Jackie O'Neill, Ana Molina and Elaine Nuzun.
Masters Women, 1st Place. Noelle Thorpe, Charlotte Stevens, Dolores Gilliland, Sandra Brady and Mary Hourihan.
.
There was a great turnout for this evenings Wicklow Road Race C/ships, which were held in Ashford. Bray Runners took medals in almost all categories and many of our athletes posted new Pbs. Neil Wiktorski won the Senior title for the 2nd year in a row. We will publish full results as soon as they become available. Congratulations to Ashford A.C. on their excellent hosting of the event, and our thanks to the members of Athletics Wicklow, who work so hard to ensure the event runs smoothly. More to follow.........
On Saturday 26th April, Bray Lakers will hold Run Altidore, a 10k trail run in Kilpedder, Co. Wicklow. The run will start at 10.30 and you can register at www.braylakers.ie or www.runireland.com Free Bar-B-Q after race. Should you be interested in helping out on the day, contact, JOE KELLY at 086 8912300.
Click here for details.
At todays London Marathon, Joe Cawley ran an excellent 2hr.37.51. More to follow. In Rotherdam, Maria Dolan, well known to most in Bray Runners, ran a brilliant Pb of 3hr.01.36.
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
Jackie O'Neill Social Secretary
Emma Craxton Juvenile Representative
Kieron O'Leary Club Captain
Ashling Smith Committee Member
Maureen O'Rourke Committee Member
Well done to all our athletes!
