Return to training
And we're back!
The rain couldn't dampen the spirits as we returned to thursday training on 27th May.
Members are asked to check your email and WhatsApp for return to training protocols.
Running in Bray in 1862
A great glimpse into the past from Brian White, Bray Cualann Historical Society:
On researching the first caretaker and Manager of the Carlisle Grounds, Bray in 1862 John Levett an English Athletic Champion , author of a book “How to Train for Athletic Exercise” and inventor of a device to learn how to swim; On 7th September 1862 a large crowd gathered on Bray Seafront to witness a selection of running races, chief competitors were John Levett, Edward (Teddy) Mills another English Champion and Deerfoot a native American Indian and described as the fastest man on earth.
In 1861 George Martin the coach of the English Athletic team and promoter invited Deerfoot a chief of Seneca tribe on a 20 month tour of England and Ireland. On 27th July 1861 they took the steamship “City of Washington” on a 12 day voyage to Liverpool . The final leg of the 20 month tour was a visit to Dublin and Bray. On Bray seafront on 7th September 1862 Deerfoot ran a four mile race in 20 minutes.
GOAL Mile Shanganagh
The Shanganagh GOAL mile this year will be virtual, you can still make a difference by doing your own mile and making a contribution.
You can also support GOAL this year by making a donation to the Shanganagh Pk GOAL Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Dominic-Horan1
Virtual DCM / 3k Time Trial 2020
Well done to all our athletes who took part in a number of virtual events over the weekend.
Well done also to those who came out to support and encourage the athletes.
The following are the results we have to hand.
Marathon
Paul Allen, 3.22.51.
Thomas Bubendorfer, 3.37.59.
Neil Felton, 3.47.
Lee Borland, 3.48.32.
Karol O'Loinsigh, 3.48.
Joe Eustace 4.13.
Kara Tedford, 4.18.46.
Aisling Byrne, 6.04.13.
Half Marathon
Paul Donohoe, 1.50.
Dario Zanchetta, 1.56.34. Pb
Maureen O'Rourke 2.03.48
Jenny Lawler, 2.05.42. Pb
Mark Duncan, 2.20.41.
Club 3K Time Trial
Conor Boyle, 10.08, Pb.
Drew Donohoe, 11.12, Pb.
Bill Stanley, 11.49.
Siobhan Doyle, 11.54, Pb.
Paul Donohoe, 11.58, Pb.
Sharon Ryan, 12.47
Susan Brady, 14.03, Pb.
Rachel Daly, 15.50.
Mary O'Connor, 15.58, Pb.
Elaine Norton, 16.50.
Emer Hynes, 17.16.
Jackie O'Neill, 17.58, Pb.
Elaine Casey, 18.18, Pb.
800 mtrs
Ashling Smith, 2.32.
Well done also to Dominic Horan who did a fine job pacing Catherine O'Connor to an excellent new Half Marathon Pb of 84.28.
Pat Hooper dies aged 68
The Committee and members of Bray Runners AC would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Pat's family, friends and members of Raheny Shamrock. An ever-present, larger than life figure at athletics events up and down the country, with words of encouragement for everyone he met. Pat you will be missed.
Club Mile Time Trial
Well done to all athletes who took part in and those who helped to organise the Club 1 mile Time Trial on Thursday 17th September. Great times recorded by all.
Conor Boyle: 5.09.
Paul Allen: 5.13.
Conor Maher: 5.16.
Drew Donohoe: 5.25.
Conor Donohoe. 5.29.
Gordon McWilliams; 5.45.
Lee Borland; 5.55.
Paul Donohoe: 6.02.
Siobhan Doyle ; 6.13.
Joe Eustace: 6.18.
Thomas Budendorfer; 6.19.
Conor Joyce; 6.27.
Keith Lynn; 6.37.
Georgina McWilliams; 7.00.
Mark Duncan; 7.29.
Rachel Daly; 8.01.
Avril Leonard. 8.02.
Mary Deery; 8.10.
Cara Barry; 8.37.
Suzanne Grogan; 8.50.
Elaine Norton; 8.59.
Maire NiMhidhigh; 9.03.
Eileen Fox; 9.19.
Ana Molina; 9.58.
Also, at the MyRun Club Series 5k with Avondale Sports Race 2, Bernard Quinn ran 22.41 and finished 1st 0/65. Derek Crammond was first athlete home in 16.26. First woman home was Catherine O'Connor in 18.55. Well done to all who took part.
At the Castlegar Open Cross Country, our good friend Ian Egan finished 3rd 0/50, in a time of 25.23, in the Men's 6k event.
