Carrick Road Runners Athletic Club Notes 13th October 2008
Carrick-on-Suir AC have announced the eagerly awaited return of the third Super-Valu Winter League. Since its inception in October 2006 this series has always proved a big hit with local running enthusiasts and this year should be no different. Once again the series is being kindly sponsored by Super-Valu who have been great supporters of the clubs activities. The club has decided to stick with a similar formula as the past two years but there will be one or two changes to the format. As with last year there will be 2 distances choose from-the 2.5k and the 5k however only the 5k will count for the league. The 2.5k will be a Fit 4 Life style training run and will really act as stepping stone for those who wish to compete over the 5k distance.
The league will now take place over 12 weeks as opposed to 14. Once again the winners will be those who show the greatest improvement over the course of the league, not necessarily the fastest. All eyes will be on last year's overall winner Andrew Downey. Can the Ballyneale man do it again?
The registration night for this year's Winter League took place at Kildalton College on Tuesday last, however runners can come along and register at any stage throughout the series. Entry fee is €3 for Athletics Ireland members and €5 for non Athletics Ireland members. This is another change from last year and it is hoped it will encourage runners to join the club and make a saving in the process. There is also a €5 number deposit which can be paid on each runners first night. The league proper will start next Tuesday 21st October with registration from 6:30-6:50 p.m. and all runners off at 7 p.m. sharp. As with last year the number one rule is ‘no bib-no run' so please wear your reflective vest while running as it will be dark and the road is not closed.
Those taking part in the 2.5k run will not be required to pay an entry fee each night, but we do encourage all to join the club for insurance reasons.
The club would like to sincerely thank Kildalton Agricultural College, Piltown for the use of its superb grounds for the duration of the league. Without the support of the staff and students of the college the Winter League would never have got off the ground in its first year.