We had a fantastic session Saturday 6th April with world champion Joe Gough leading our master class in middle distance running. Joe’s session was fabulous and got all of us doing things we didn’t think we could do. It was clear that Joe keeps things very simple, but what he does do, he does skillfully, thoroughly and properly. Thanks so much Joe, you’re a legend and a gentleman. Really enjoyed the Q&A after too.
Well done to our athletes who took part in the Wicklow Half Marathon and 10k on March 24th 2019.
Maureen O'Rourke ran a fine 2.01.50 over what is a very tough course. Paul Gannon, fresh from his 10k at the K Club on Saturday, ran 2.12.45.
In the 10k, Joe Eustace had a great run, recording a time of 46.55, 14th overall and 2nd 0/50.
Reminder; Thursday next will be our final Training session from St Annes Church carpark until November. Tuesday and Thursday training returns to Shanganagh from Tuesday 2nd April. We have a room booked in the resource centre on Thursday from 7.30 to 8.30, where we will have an informal chat about our next block of training. We may even have tea and biscuits.
The Bray Runners 2018 Awards were held on Friday 22nd March, the recipients were...
Athlete of the Year, Jean O'Kennedy.
Master Athlete, Dominic Horan.
Most Improved, Paul Allen.
Personality, Tom Cavanagh.
Special Merit, Mary Hayde.
Pat McCourt Award, Ian McGrath
Barry Keane Award, Gaye Enright
League Winner, John Ashworth
Club 5k H/cap, Ana Molina.
A special presentation was made to Dermot Brennan who stepped down from committee after almost 30 years of service. Jean O'Kennedy and Andrea Murphy were both recognised for their work over the past number of years. Photographs from the event can be found here. Congratulations to all.
Well done to all our athletes who were racing on 23rd March 2019. At the K Club 10k, Ian McGrath continued his great form and his preparations for the Berlin Half Marathon with an excellent 32.42 (almost certain that is a new Pb). Ian was 1st 0/45. Garrett Kelly ran 40.10, also a new Pb. Gerry Keaty ran 42.17 also recording a new Pb . Bernard Quinn had an excellent run, running 42.55 and was 1st 0/65. Jean O'Kennedy ran 45.05 and was 1st in her age category. Mary Hayde 45.52 and Dario Zanchetta 50.02 both recorded new Pbs. Paul Gannon ran 50.59 and Peter Doran ran 52.25. Sandra Brady ran 53.59 her best 10k in 4 years and Mary O'Connor 55.22, took over a minute and a half off her previous best for the distance.
Jenny Lawler took part in the IMRA Maurice Mullins Memorial Run and completed the 25.5k mountain run in just under 3hrs. There was a big turnout of runners and supporters at the Shanganagh Parkrun 4th birthday run today. Well done to ALL who took part which included new Pbs from Conor Boyle 19.32 and Caroline McBride 26.47. Also good to see Richard Hourihan record 19.47, will not be long until he is back to his previous best. These are the results we have to hand.
Another great day for the juvenile section of our club with 3 teams reaching the finals of the Leinster relays, Sunday 3rd March. To top it all off the Under 16 girls won Gold in the 4x200 in an amazing time of 1.49.54. Congratulations to all.
Congratulations also to Ashling Smith, Conor Maher and Dominic Horan, who all took home medals from the Leinster Masters Indoors on Saturday 2nd March. Dominic won Silver in the 3000mtrs in a time of 9.52. Conor won bronze in the 1500mtrs in a time of 4.49, a Pb by 9 seconds. Ashling won Silver in the 800mtrs in 2.31, beaten by a mere 0.7 of a second. She also took Silver in the 1500mtrs in 5.06. Well done to Dessie Shorten, Sli Cualann, who won Gold in the 1500 and 800 mtrs and all Sli Cualann athletes who took part.
In the Laragh 14k Trail Run on Sat 2nd March, Peter Winfield ran a fine 1.31.01. Over in the UK, Julie Fonneraeu took part in the Essex 20mile Road Race, running a very creditable 3.10.24.
Finally well done to ALL our athletes who took part in the Shanganagh Park Run on Saturday. Great to see Aoife Boyle, 23.35, looking as if it will not be long before she is back to her best
Well done to all 22 of our athletes who took part in the Duleek 5k on 24th February 2019. Excellent times recorded, Both Pbs and Sbs recorded, as well as podium finishes by 3 of our athletes.
Was great to see Suzanne Foot back racing, and winning her age category, after a lengthy layoff through injury, The women's team (scoring; Suzanne, Ashling and Jean) finished 2nd, beaten by just 40 seconds by an excellent Na Fianna AC team. The Men's team finished 7th of 13 teams. Pbs from Gerry Keaty, over a minute off previous best, Mary Hayde and Dario Zanucetta. Ashling Smith, finished 3rd in her age Category and Dolores Gilliland had a great run finishing 2nd in her age Category.
Congratulations to one and all, great club day out. Well done to ALL our athletes who took part in the Shanganagh Parkrun on Saturday 23rd Feb. Fine run from Ian McGrath, first athlete home in 17.42.
Congratulations to Conor Maher who ran a very impressive indoor debut, running 4.58 for the 1500mtrs at the NIA LIVE meet on Wednesday last 23rd FEB. Ashling Smith ran a fine 5,31 in the Mile at the same meet.
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!
