Ballycotton '10'
The annual Ballycotton 10-mile road race has become one of the most popular early-season events in recent years and this year over 2,500 runners took part. The field included many of the top road performers and this was reflected in the fast times recorded by many of the top finishers. The men's race was won in a time of 49:20 by Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) while Maria McCambridge (Letterkenny) took the ladies' race in 54:48.
Carrick AC had four representatives on the day with Tommy Falconer our first finisher in 65th place. Tommy clocked an excellent time of 58:49, proving that there is no substitute for hard training. Martina O' Dwyer was our only runner in the ladies' race and put in a fine performance to finish in 64:07. Michael Murphy came home in 64:20 and Tom Egan, who has been running consistently well, clocked 66:26.well done to our four runners.
Munster Novice and Senior Championships
On Sunday last there was great success for the club at the Munster Novice and Senior Road Championships at Inniscarra in Co. Cork when Brian Murphy took the title of Munster Novice Champion and, in doing so, also finished second in the Senior event.Brian and fellow Carrick AC athlete, Tommy Falconer, were members of the Tipperary team that won team gold in the Novice event. To cap off a memorable day, Brian also took home a silver medal as a member of the Tipperary team in the Senior race.Fantastic running lads and well done from all in the club.
Irish Universities Cross-Country
The Irish Universities Athletics Association Cross-Country championships were held at the new WIT campus in Carriganore on Saturday last. Once again there was success for Carrick AC runners when Martina O' Dwyer took third place and the bronze medal in the Ladies' Novice event. Brian Murphy was ninth overall in the senior race and took home a team silver medal as a member of the WIT team.
Fit-4-Life
The Fit-4-Life programme organised each year by the club is geared towards those who wish to start on the road to fitness by enjoying the benefits of a meet 'n train group. This year's programme begins with two introductory evenings (Tuesday 13th and 20th March) when there will be plenty of helpful advice for beginners. An ideal target for all who start is to complete the Champion Kiely 5km run in June. The emphasis will always be on the enjoyment which jogging/running can bring and there is always a very enjoyable social side to our Fit-4-Life evenings. So why not come along to the car-park at the library in Carrick-on-Suir at 7pm on Tuesday and make that start?Just be sure to bring a hi-viz jacket or bib!
Fixtures
Sat. 17th March ; Ned kelly 4-mile road race, Moyglass, 12pm
Mon. 19th March ; Borrisokane 10km road race, 2pm
Mon 19th March ; Mallow 10 mile road race, 12:30pm
Wed. 28th March ; Clonmel AC Inter-Firms 4-mile road race, 7pm