Bausch and Lomb Kilmacthomas '5'
Conditions were perfect for running on Sunday morning last when 219 runners took part in the annual Kilmacthomas 5-mile road race. The field was led home by Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC) in a time of 25:59 with Sandis' clubmate, Raivis Zakis, in second place (26:07). Third place went to Niall Sheil (St. Killians).The ladies' race was won by Clonmel AC's Angela McCann in 29:10 with Corinna Walsh (West Waterford) and Sylvia Malone (Waterford AC) filling second and third places. Carrick AC's top finisher on the day was Patrick Roche in tenth place.Patrick came home in a very good time of 28:23 and will be a member of the club team for the Tipperary Novice Road Championships on Sunday next. Our next finisher was Michael O' Connell (31:15) while Keith Barry showed that he is returning to top form with a time of 31:23. Carrick AC finishers:
Patrick Roche 28:23; Michael O' Connell 31:15; Keith Barry 31:23; Tom Egan 31:44; James Fox 31:53; Raymond Burke 34:12; Vincent Murray 35:44; Geraldine Houlihan 41:12; Brian Nugent 43:51
Well done to all our runners.
SuperValu Winter League Prize-Giving
The prize-winners in this year's Winter League will be announced at our traditional prize-giving evening in the Strand Bar, Carrick-on-Suir, on this Friday evening from 9pm. PJ Guinan, representing our generous sponsors, SuperValu Carrick-on-Suir, will be on hand to present the winners with their prizes and all are invited to come along to what promises to be another enjoyable evening.
Fit-4-Life Returns Soon!
Have you been promising yourself that you will get fit as soon as the 'stretch' comes in the evenings? Well, the time has come and the Carrick AC Fit-4-Life programme is the ideal way to get in shape and train with a group suited to your own ability.In past years many who were completely new to running successfully used this programme to prepare for their first ever 5km or 5 mile road race. This year there will be two introductory evenings , March 6th and 13th , when you can come along to meet everyone and go for a short jog. Our meeting point is the Library Car Park, Fair Green at 7pm and there is no charge for these evenings. Walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities are welcome and the emphasis will be on enjoyment-just be sure to wear a reflective bib for safety.
Tipperary Novice Road Championships
The Tipperary Novice Road races take place on Sunday next, February 26th, in Clonmel.The Ladies' race will start at 12 noon and is over a 3km route. The Men's race (6km) will follow immediately after the ladies finish. Entries will be taken from 11am at the Vocational School on the Mall in Clonmel.