ATHLONE HALF MARATHON and KILMORE 10K

The Athlone Half Marathon was held today, 14th Sept. Conditions were perfect for running, the course is quite flat but never the less very demanding, as most found out. The mens race was won by John Byrne, Mayo AC, in 1hr.11.39, with Maria McCambridge, Letterkennny AC, first lady home In 1.15.21. We had 3 ladies taking part, Helen Barry, making her half marathon debut, and Suzanne Foot, taking over 7mins off her last half marathon, finishing in the same time of 1.32.12 and equal 4th O/40, and Emer Hynes, also very impressive, ran 1.53.51. In the mens section, Ian McGrath ran 1.15.48, and 2nd O/40, Lar Doyle ran 1.21.20, both athletes are just returning from injury. Gary Condon 1.16.04, 3rd O/40, took over a minute off his old PB, Joe Kelly, as he continues his preparation for Dublin, ran a very impressive 1.22.48, also taking over a minute off his old PB. Diarmuid Potts, also recorded a new Pb, running 1.33.04, a half minute off his previous best. Race organisation was excellent, from registration, start and out on the course itself. Well done to all who took part. Full results on www.precisiontiming.net

Also today the Kilmore 10k took place. The winner was Freddy Keron Sittuk, Raheny, in 30.54, with Jackie Carty first lady in 36.43. Dominic Horan finished in a fine 10th place overall, and 2nd O/45, in 36.00 (Masters Pb). Full results on www.kilmoreathletics.com