Carrick Road Runners Athletic Club Notes 26th May 2008
The club will be represented this weekend at both the women's mini marathon and the Cork City Marathon. Many of the runners traveling will be competing for the first ever time for the club and we have one marathon debutant in the shape of James Fox. Many of the mini marathon team have been training hard for many months now since the beginning of the Winter League last October and next Monday should see all of that hard work come to fruition. Here are the Carrick-on-Suir AC athletes who will compete in the mini marathon: Colette Treacy, Una O'Keeffe, Fiona O'Meara, Marie Twomey, Michelle O'Dwyer, Michelle Foran, Laura Hannon, Denise Kelly, Catherine O'Dowd, Eithne Sheehan, Mary Ryan, Linda Fahy, Katherine Power, Jackie Dunne, Aisling Skerritt, Mags Power, Margaret O'Brien and Aileen O'Brien.
The marathon team en route to Cork, while smaller in numbers make up for it in terms of experience. Carrick runners here include Paddy Kerwick, Keith Barry, Mark Connolly and James Fox. The club would like to wish all of these runners the very best of luck next Bank Holiday Monday.
OUTFIELD SPORTS/ASICS 3 COUNTIES SERIES JUST AROUND THE CORNER
Race 1-Auto Power Rathgormack 5-7:30 p.m. Friday 6th June (walk starts at 7 p.m.)
The organisers of the Rathgormack 5 mile race are again delighted to welcome Auto Power on board with their very generous sponsorship which has ensured that with an overall prize fund of €1500 and €150 for the first man and woman that this will be a very popular race for all levels of runners from beginners to more experienced campaigners. Last years ladies and gents winners were Adele Walsh and Ravis Zakis respectively. Race HQ will again be the wonderful Rathgormack Hiking and Community Centre where expectations are high amongst runners after the high standard of last year's post race refreshments! One of the most interesting features of this race (besides its very scenic course) is the fact that once again sponsorship cards are available for the Irish Cancer Society. Last Year €6400 was raised for this very worthy cause with thanks to all the walkers, runners and race supporters who donated to this cause. A specially commissioned perpetual trophy will also be presented to the overall winner in memory of Joanne O'Donoghue (nee Brunnock) a popular, Rathgormack woman who sadly passed away in 2001 at the age of 32 after living with cancer for some months beforehand. Race entry fee is €8 with registration starting at 6 p.m., a limited number of Irish Cancer Society T-Shirts will also be available on a first come first served basis. For race details and sponsorship cards contact Johnny Brunnock @ 086-8483210 or Maura Brunnock @ 087-9911982. Runners can also pre enter on line at www.runireland.com Make a date in your diary to come to 'The Village' on Friday 6th June where a great night's running and more besides is guaranteed!
Fixtures
Fit 4 Life every Tuesday 7 p.m. Kildalton College, Piltown.
Monday Meet & Train every Monday at 7 p.m. from Sean Kelly Sports Centre.
Tourneena 5k: 7:30 p.m. Monday 2nd June, Tourneena, Co. Waterford.
Auto Power Rathgormack 5: 7:30 p.m. Friday 6th June, Rathgormack (Race 1-Outfield Sports/ Asics 3 Counties Challenge Summer Series 2008).
Champion Kiely 5k Sponsored by Clearpoint Recycling: 7:30 p.m. Friday 4th July, Ballyneale (Race 2-Outfield Sports/ Asics 3 Counties Challenge Summer Series 2008).
Morris Oil Piltown 10k: 7:30 p.m. Friday 18th July, Piltown (Race 3-Outfield Sports/ Asics 3 Counties Challenge Summer Series 2008).
Carraig Hotel Deadman's 5: 7:30 p.m. Friday 8th August, Carrick-on-Suir (Race 4-Outfield Sports/ Asics 3 Counties Challenge Summer Series 2008).