Women's Officer Report May 2025

Women Officer's Report for May 2025
The month of May was a busy month for the ladies in Bray Runners. It started with the first all female pacing team at Shanganagh Parkrun and culminated in an excellent performance by the female athletes competing in the Wicklow Track Relay Championships in Charlesland under coaching by Ashling Smith. There was plenty of activity in between so read on!
3/5/25
The Pumas, the first all female pacing team at Shanganagh Parkrun, added to the legendary community spirit evident every week. There was a record number of PBs, 62 in total.
11/5/25
A great turnout for the Terenure 5 mile with athletes competing in all age categories. Commendation to the Senior Women’s Team who came fifth overall.
Congratulations to Orla Phillips and Noelle Thorpe who came first in both their age categories.
Linda Stapleton ran the Leeds Half Marathon in a time of 2.05.07
14/05/25
Linda Finnegan finished first in her age category in the ESB Sandymount Beach Race hosted by the BHAA.
Maureen O Rourke & Nicol ran the Fastlane Half Marathon on the 18th of May.
VHI Women’s Mini Marathon.
Rebecca Lee, Gráinne Duffin, Ana Molina and Noelle Thorpe ran the 10km route on the 1st of June. Noelle ran in aid of St. Joseph’s, Shankill and finished fourth in her age category.
- The Senior Women’s and Masters Women’s Relay teams both competed in the Wicklow Track and Field Championships on the 6th of June. The Senior women stormed to victory winning gold and the Masters women’s team came home in fourth place. There was further success in the mixed relay teams with the Seniors winning gold and the Masters winning silver.
- Karen Cummins ran the Maynooth 10k, the Grocer’s 5 mile and the Straffan 10km.