A busy weekend for racing saw our athletes competing in Dublin, Wicklow and Kilkenny. Suzanne Foot was 1st woman home in the Mo-Run 5k, held in the Phoenix Park on Saturday 17th Nov. Her time of 21.39 also saw her finish in 5th place overall (some reports that course may have been a bit long). Great performance considering the heavy training Suzanne is doing at the moment.
On Sunday, 18th Nov, the Fit4Life 4mile was held in Avondale. Ian McGrath was 2nd, 21.55 (1stO/35). Finbar Kirwan, 4th, 22.25 (1stO/40). Dominic Horan 13th, 23.48,(2nd O/45).
In the same race Valerie Brunton continued her great run of form by winning the womens race in a time of 24.39. (Joy Johnson 2nd, Susan Lawless 3rd, both well know to Bray Runners). Charlotte Stevens, continued her impressive return to racing, winning the O/50 section in a time of 31.27. Andrea Murphy ran a solid 33.26 and Carmel Murphy completed an impressive display by our athletes finishing 4th O/45 in a time of 35.12.
In the Stook Hill 10 mile Challenge, held in Dungarvan, Co. Kilkenny, Richard Kavanagh ran 68.45. (see race reports section for race details). The mens race was won by Gary O,Hanlon, Clonliffe, tlme, 51.58, and the womens race was won by Angela McCann in a time of 63.01.
If there are any more results out there, please forward them to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
On Thursday 15th Nov, we had a very well received talk on nutrition in the Ballywaltrim clubhouse. The talk was delivered by John Baldwin, nutrition expert, and promient member of Kilcoole A.C. The talk was attended by a group of 20 members, all of whom agreed that it was a very well presented and informative evening. Our thanks to John for his time and his excellent presentation.
Sean and Carmel led another group of 10 athletes on a 45 minute session on the roads around Ballywaltrim.
A couple of results to hand, Susan Dowd ran 67.47 in the Run for Newcourt, 8 mile, on saturday 10th Nov, and 50.28 in the Run in the Dark 10k on Wed, 14th nov. Also in the Run in the Dark 10k, Rachel Gilliland ran 41.41, which we believe is a new pb.
Over the next couple of thursday nights we will be doing some speed work as the Wicklow C/C Senior and then Masters approach.
Reminder, Club 5k H/cap, Thursday 6th Dec, 6.30pm, Ballywaltrim.........Wicklow C/C Senior, Junior, Sunday 16th Dec, 11am, Shanganagh..........Wicklow Masters C/C, Sunday 6th Jan, Shanganagh..............Christmas drinks (inc club H/cap presentation) on Thursday 13th Dec @ 8.30pm.
We hope as many members as possible will take part in our Club H/cap, but if you are unable to do so, we will need helpers on the night, bike support, stewards, time keeper etc. If you can help please let us know at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact Dermot or Sean.
The entry procedure for Ballycotton 2013 has begun, (see earlier posts), for all registered club athletes early December is the time to watch out for. Entry forms will be posted on their website at that time. You then will have a very short time to download and return before closing date of 18th Dec. We will keep you informed.
