We had a number of athletes take part in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon on Monday last the 1st June. The results we have to hand are, Suzanne Foot 36th in 41.45, Helen Barry 37th in 41.47 and Ashling Smith 40th in 42.24. Georgina Devlin 49.28, Emer Hynes 50.22, Andrea Murphy 50.28, Noelle Thorpe 51.05 and Dolores Gilliland 52.43, all enjoyed their day out in the wind and rain. Maria McCambridge was 1st athlete home in 34.03.
On Tuesday 26th May the popular Dunboyne 5ml was held at which James Nangle recorded an excellent new Pb of 30.23. Bobby Mitchell also in fine form ran 31.01 and Cathy Mitchell recorded a new Pb of 38.52. The race was won by Mick Clohisey in 22.23 with Emilia Dan 1st woman home in 30.43. Full results on http://bhaa.ie/events/government-services-2015/#tab-id-1
Also on this week was The Central Park 5k, in which Gary Condon continued his fine run of form by finishing 2nd in a time of 16.24. The race was won by Myles Gibbons, SBR, in 16.21, with Suzanne Martin 1st woman home in 21.56. Full results on, http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2701
The Fit4life Wicklow 4mile trail run was held on Thursday evening, Rachel Daly 37.37 and Stefanie Unland 40.37 were both pleased with their evenings work. Clive Quinn, Parnell AC, was 1st athlete home in 23.10 and Rachel Wisdom 1st woman human in 26.13. Full results on http://www.slicualann.com/2015-fit4life-results-r5.html
I wonder if any of the members in the club would like to donate to Sinead’s fundraising effort for the Purple House in memory of our beloved Pat.
http://www.mycharity.ie/event/sinead__mccourts_running_for_pat/
Congratulations to Jean O'Kennedy, who recorded an excellent time of 3hrs 30m 30s at The Lough Cutra Triathlon on Sunday 24th May. Distances for the event, Swim, Open Water,1500mts; Cycle 40k; Run 10k. Jean's times were, Swim 53.25; Cycle 1.44.18; Run 46.30, which is in fact a new 10k Pb. Full results at http://www.stuweb.co.uk/race/PW/
Our club was well represented at today's Terenure 5mile. Dominic Horan ran an excellent 28.54 and finished 1st O/45. Colm O'Heigeartaigh ran 30.00 which took over 1min 11 sec off his previous best. James Nangle ran 31.19, Suzanne Foot 32.18 and was 2nd O/40. Ashling Smith recorded a new Pb of 33.24 and was 3rd O/40. Jean O'Kennedy was 4th O/50 in a time of 36.02, Hope Staunton ran 38.51, Emer Hynes recorded a new Pb of 39.25 and Andrea Murphy, despite feeling a bit unwell, was pleased with her time of 39.40. Stefanie Unland, took almost 4minutes off her previous best in running 50.57, the hard work at Thursday training is paying off. Full results can be found on http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2624
At the Maynooth 10k, also held today 17th May, Charlotte Stevens ran a fine 47.40, full results from this race can be found at http://www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2637
Also taking place today was the Craanford 5mile, Jason O'Connor was very pleased with his time of 37.16 and Richard Kavanagh ran 35.43 and took 1st O/60.
This Thursday May, 21st we are meeting for a get together in the Harbour Bar, Bray from 9pm. ALL our athletes and friends are invited. We will also take this opportunity to present the TEAM medals won at Wicklow Road Race C/ships and TEAM and INDIVIDUAL medals from the Senior and Masters Cross Country C/ships, 2014. Hope you can make it.
Road Race C/S;
Ladies Senior Team; Gold
Suzanne Foot, Helen Barry,
Ashling Smith, Cara Barry.
Ladies Masters Team; Bronze
Jean O'Kennedy, Andrea Murphy
Georgina Devlin.
Mens Senior Team; Silver.
Neil Wiktorski; Gary Condon;
Dominic Horan; James Nangle.
Senior Cross Country 2014.
Ind. Ashling Smith and Richard Owens, both Gold.
Teams;
Women; Silver.
Ashling, Charlotte, Siobhan, Emer and Andrea.
Men, Gold.
Richard Owens, Gary, Neil ,Joe C and Dominic.
Our Club was founded in 1983 primarily as a marathon running club, however over the years we have introduced a juvenile section and cover a wide range of athletic disciplines.
Bray Runners Athletics Club
Bray Head Terrace, Vevay Rd, Oldcourt, Bray, Co. Wicklow
brayrunnershs@gmail.com
Richard Hourihan Chairperson
Cyril J. Smith Hon. Treasurer
Orla Phillips Hon. Secretary
Collette Mason Child Welfare Officer
Emma Craxton Juvenile Representative
Kieran O'Leary Committee Member
Maureen O'Rourke Fit4Life Captain
Brian Murray Social Secretary
Caoimhe DeFrein Social Secretary
Well done to all our athletes!
