All-Ireland Title for Martina
Carrick AC's Martina O' Dwyer made the journey to Tullamore on Sunday last to compete in the All-Ireland Masters Track and Field Championships.Martina's chosen event was the 1500m and she put in a tremendous performance to take the gold medal in a time of 4:56. This was a fantastic achievement as Martina is a relative newcomer to track racing having started her running on the road-racing circuit. All in the club congratulate Martina on her great success.
Boston Scientific Half-Marathon
Our friends in Clonmel AC had a hugely successful half-marathon on Sunday last with a record entry of well over 300 athletes from all parts participating. The men's race was won in 1:14:44 by Brian Leahy (Raheny Shamrocks) from Dan King (Cobh) and Declan Doherty (Thurles Crokes). Angela McCann from the host club won the ladies' race.
Carrick AC's first finisher was Michael O' Connell who clocked :1:25:23 while there was a personal best time for Liam Wells who finished in 1:38:47.Sandra O' Neill was our only lady representative and came home in 2:12:42.
Other Carrick AC finishers were Brendan Cronin (1:28:48), Cornelius McFadden (1:29:10), Tom Egan (1:32:58), Anthony Grace (1:35:02), Andrew O' Meara (1:39:34), Andrew Downey (1:42:50), Mark Connolly (1:45:22). Well done to all our runners and to Clonmel AC on a very well-organised event.
Fixtures
Fri. 2nd Sept : Michael Cahill 5k road race, Ballingarry, 7:30pm
Sat. 3rd Sept : Woodies DIY National Half-Marathon, Waterford, 1pm
Sun. 18th Sept: Tipperary Women's Mini-Marathon, Clonmel, 2pm