AutoPower Rathgormack 5 this Friday
The fourth and penultimate race in this year's Outfieldsports.ie Three Counties Challenge will be the AutoPower 5-mile race in the picturesque Co. Waterford village of Rathgormack on this Friday, July 11th. The five-race series has already attracted large entries in Faugheen, Portlaw and Carrick and there is sure to be a large and competitive field on Friday evening. While the race route does include two challenging hills, there are also two very fast downhill stretches and race times are expected to be fast. This race will be the ideal preparation for the final race of the series, the Piltown 10k. Last year's race was won by Sergiu Ciobanu (Clonliffe Harriers) in 24:57 while Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) took the ladies' race in 31:17. Race start will be at 7:30pm and registration at the Hiking Centre in the village will commence from 6pm. Race entry is €10 and runners can enter online at http://www.runireland.com/ . There will be prizes in all the usual categories as well as team prizes for both ladies and men. Prize-giving and refreshments will be in the Hiking Centre. For further details contact Johnny (086-8483210) or Susan (087-2931430).
Ballyneale 5k
There were some fine performances from Carrick AC athletes at the recent Ballyneale 5k. Claire Annan had a brilliant run to win the ladies' race in a time of 17:49. Maura O' Neill took first prize in the O/50 category with a time of 22:44. Emer O' Brien (22:16), Ann Cronin (23:59) and Laura Tobin (27:34) also enjoyed very good runs. Pat O' Sullivan won the men's O/45 category, coming home in a fast 16:53. John O' Sullivan clocked 18:56 and Michael Freaney finished in 20:20. Well done to all our runners.
Waterford Viking Marathon
At the recent Viking Marathon in Waterford, there was a fine performance from Carrick AC's Michael O' Sullivan who completed the 26.2 miles in 3:12:24. Club Treasurer, Tom Egan, completed the half-marathon event in 1:39:32 while Brian Murphy and Martina O' Dwyer respectively took first place in the men's and ladies' 1/4 marathon. Brian finished in 35:07 and Martina in 40:38. Patrick Roche finished in third place with a time of 38:07.