Dunderry to Prague
Posted by Ciaran Tobin on 8 April 2019
From Dunderry to Prague. Its been a busy weekend for Trim AC members.
Brian Cully each year heads west to raise funds for Temple St Hospital. The Aran Islands Half Marathon is one of the most scenic runs you will do which is why it attracts so many participants every year. The entire route passes through magnificent coastline scenery with fine views of wide bays and sandy beaches, making its beauty world famous.
Brian has completed every edition of this unique event and in doing so raises vital funds for a great cause.
Irene Curley went east to the city of Prague for that citys renowned half marathon. In Manchester Olivier Rodriguez ran the marathon in 3.47.36. Round 3 of the Setanta Duathlon series was held at Ravensdale and Ciaran Tobin came home in 66.57.
Rotterdam Marathon has attracted a Trim contingent in each of the past 5 years Once again time Sean Murphy led our crew home in warm , humid conditions with a time of 2.44.25. Next home for the club was Ciara Delany Stewart in a very good time of 3.50 with Helen Hartnett and Barry Clarke close behind with 3.51 and 3.55 repectively.
A few podium finishes in Dunderry for Micks Race (named after the late Mick Healy, Fr Murphy AC) in aid of Kilbride NS. In the 10km race the 2nd male was Kieran Corcoran,37.43; 3rd slot went to Ronan Moore,39.14. Less than 24 hours after an excellent third place in Donadea, Kevin Higgins was next Trim runner home in 40.03.
In the womens race Cailin McDonagh came made light of the after effects of her Quest exertions to finish second in 44.13 with Laura Cotter taking third spot in 45.36.
The other Trim results were Mary Carr,48.54,Valerie Malone,52.59, Shane Parkinson,43.36,Enda Gallagher,49.53,Pat Comey,48.48,Stephen O'Neill,52.04Brian Grant, 54.01 ( a welcome return from injury)
There was also a 5km run in conjunction with the 10km and Darlene Reilly ran 25.36 with training pal Karen Westphal clocking in at 26.15.
WELL DONE ALL
