Luckily the weather held up for them and Colin had a superb run finishing in second place overall in a time of 31:36. Siobhan had a fine run also, she picked up the prize for the third female crossing the finish line in 36:37.
Glenmore 10-Miler
Glenmore was a popular choice for 24/7 members on Sunday. The weather wasn’t as kind to those taking part in the Finn Valley run event but that didn’t put too much of a dampener on the day with 24/7 members running very well, coming home with super times and lots of PB’s.
Shane McNulty was the first club member to finish in a superb 1:00:23. Not too far behind was Paul Cullen- what a run from Paul.
Paul was delighted crossing the line in a PB time of 1:00:27 – we look forward to a brilliant 2019 season from Paul and his trusted lucky watch.
Paul Dillon also had a fine race, finishing in a PB time of 1:03:16. Paul Doherty was another happy runner, making good progress after surgery; he ran 1:06:22.
Jason King crossed the line in 1:07:15. Terence Diver is also running well crossing the line in 1:09:22. Brian Gormley raced really well showing the long distance also suits him, he finished in 1:09:36. New 24/7 member Eamonn Patton will be one to watch, he had a super run crossing the finish line in 1:10:20.
Just 14 seconds behind, Pat Brady and Fionnuala Larkin were battling it out – Pat finished in 1:10:34 and Fionnuala just 11 seconds behind that in 1:10:45 – two brilliant PB’s for the training buddies. Margaret Kelly is back in action and training well, she had a fine run finishing in 1:14:31.
Philip Browne also ran a PB- 1:15:23, as did Aidan McFadden, finishing over 6minutes ahead of his last PB crossing the line in 1:16:47.
Anne Robinson is also in PB form, shaving almost 4 and a half minutes off her last time, finishing in 1:17:56. Alastair Hetherington ran well with a strong 1:18:40 with Tom Murray not too far behind in 1:19:34.
The three marathon training buddies Rachael Stilvern, Martina McDaid and Desiree Casburn all had fine runs, finishing in 1:23:41, 1:24:25 and 1:24:26 respectively, PB’s for both Rachael and Martina.
Paul Kelly had a fine run of 1:23:45. Pauric Mitchell was just two seconds behind crossing the finish line in a time of 1:24:28.
Hot on his heels was Tommy Hill with a strong run of 1:24:32. Amanda McNulty ran her first ever ten-mile race in 1:27:11.
Elaine Gallagher had a brilliant run finishing in 1:28:41. Fiona Temple also had a good first run out of 2019, crossing the line in 1:34:36.
Georgina Dill crossed the line in 1:40:12. Bridie Devenney had a good run finishing in 1:54:49, great to see Andrea McGettigan back in action and running with Bridie!
Olympian Track and Field Meet, Templemore Sports Complex
Kathyrn McDevitt was back in athletic action on Sunday at a very wet track and field meet at Templemore Sports Complex in Derry. Kathyrn was the winner of the Masters Long Jump event.
She also put in a great performance in the 200m Sprint event, finishing in 2nd place, just pipped on the line.
Sprint Duathlon
It is less than 4 weeks to go to the clubs first race of the year, a nice sprint duathlon to ease you all into the racing season- lots of entries already in but we look forward to seeing some more club members registering to take part. For anyone interested in marshalling this event and has not already responded to Anne’s email, please do so or contact Paul Doherty/Fiona McDaid.
Club Information Night
A club information night will take place on Monday 25th February at Century Cinema. Start time is 6.45pm. All club members are welcome; please spread the word to anyone you think may be interesting in triathlon/joining the club. There will be no track session to facilitate this.
2019 Club Membership
All club members are reminded that 2019 membership is now overdue; to ensure you are eligible to take part in any club training sessions please renew your membership.
Club Training
Club training continues as follows:
- Monday: Coached track session at Aura
Message from Coach Ciaran O’Donnell: Leaving reception at Aura at 6.30pm SHARP to complete 2 miles warm up, out past Ballymacool Park. Latecomers will know where to head to meet them if anyone running late. On track and warmed up for 6.50pm, with session getting underway as soon as!
- Wednesday: Swim session- Novice 7-8pm, Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm
- Thursday: Long run session leaves Aura at 6.30pm sharp- Hi-Viz is compulsory for these sessions- Be safe, be seen!
- Saturday: Club cycle from Aura at 9am- All members must have front and rear lights to take part in the club session.
- Saturday: Club swim session Saturday at 6pm Additional lane added for 14-16yr old club members- MUST be accompanied by a parent (please note prepayment does not cover Saturday swim).
Full results
Roe Valley Country Park 5Miler
Colin Dean 31:36 2nd
Siobhan Gallagher 36:37 3rd Female
Glenmore 10-Miler
Shane McNulty 1:00:23
Paul Cullen 1:00:27 PB
Paul Dillon 1:03:16 PB
Paul Doherty 1:06:22
Jason King 1:07:15
Terence Diver 1:09:22
Brian Gormley 1:09:36
Eamonn Patton 1:10:20
Pat Brady 1:10:34 PB
Fionnuala Larkin 1:10:45 PB
Margaret Kelly 1:14:31
Philip Browne 1:15:23 PB
Aidan McFadden 1:16:47 PB
Anne Robinson 1:17:56 PB
Alastair Hetherington 1:18:40
Tom Murray 1:19:34
Rachael Stilvern 1:23:41 PB
Paul Kelly 1:23:45
Martina McDaid 1:24:25 PB
Desiree Casburn 1:24:26
Pauric Mitchell 1:24:28
Tommy Hill 1:24:32
Amanda McNulty 1:27:11 PB
Elaine Gallagher 1:28:41 PB
Fiona Temple 1:34:36
Georgina Dill 1:40:12
Bridie Devenney 1:54:49
Olympian Track and Field Meet, Templemore Sports Complex
Kathyrn McDevitt 1st Masters Long Jump
2nd 200m Sprint
