Trim Athletic Club News Articles

Masters and Inter XC medals for Trim

Ciaran Tobin — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:53:07 +0000

SUCCESS in Cork for Trim

In the womens masters race Helen Hartnett and Ann Tobin were part of the Meath squad which performed well to claim inter county silver behind Kerry. It was a day of unexpected delight for Ann Tobin when she finished first in W60 grade turning the tables on one of her rivals from the Leinsters by a margin of just 10 seconds. In the W50 grade Helen Hartnett put in another of her storming runs to finish just off the podium by 3 seconds. She was the second Meath woman home in the W50 team behind Emilia Dan of Dunboyne.

The mens masters race saw a full complement of runners from the club making up our M50 team. Their efforts were rewarded with an historic team silver in the inter club competition. Sean Murphy led the team home in 24.25 and claimed third place individually in the M50 competition. Mick Counsel was the next Trim runner home with Mark McGee and Enda Markey running very strong to be the other scoring contributors . The team has had a great winter season and this run was a fitting reward for their efforts. In the county competition this quartet were aided by Andrew Revington and Ciaran Tobin and this combination finished 5th in the inter county grade.

The M35 trio of Ronan Moore, Kieran Corcoran and Adam Geoghegan travelled knowing that we were short the necessary four runners for the club to count but it was a pity that their combined efforts with Richie Bell, Fr Murphy AC and Rory Kavanagh, Dunboyne AC for the county fell short as there were not the required six counting runners from the county.

There were no such worries in the womens intermediate race. Edel Gaffney and Ellen Vitting ran very well with Edel getting home in ninth overall with a 19.40 run for 5km on challenging terrain and Ellen settling in during the race to finish 30th. They combined with the Dunboyne team that finished 2nd club team to bring a silver medal to Meath for the inter county competition.

All round there was a great sense of camaraderie and purpose to our trip to the nationals which was rewarded by great individual and team efforts for club and county. The individual medals for Ann and Sean were great to achieve at this level and the M50 team result will hopefully encourage increased involvement by club members in team competitons.

THANKS TO JOAN FOR THE PIX AND CHEERS

We look forward to further progress over the coming season.

Ava and Seamus improve their times

Ciaran Tobin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:15:10 +0100

Seamus Anderson ran a new 3k personal best of 9.15.91 at the AAI Games in Morton Stadium on Sunday. Ava Costello took part in the womens 3km and she also imporoved her time over the distance with a run of 10.43.48. In the same race Edel Gaffney put in a very good performance to clock 10.51.93

Harry keeps Tokyo in his sights

Ciaran Tobin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:09:13 +0100

Harry Purcell travelled to Nice, France this weekend to take part in the "OBJECTIF TOKYO" track and field meet . He further improved his 800m time when finishing in 1.46.11 taking .42 off the time he ran at the Irish Milers club meeting in Belfast a fortnight ago. He finished 7th in a very competitive and quality field which was won by an exciting new British talent 20 year old Oliver Dustin.

The quest goes on.

Well done on another great effort.

(photo 42.ie)

Decathlon Silver medal

Ciaran Tobin — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:03:22 +0100

The Athletics Ireland combined events championships were staged on Saturday and Sunday at Morton Stadium, Santry. Once again Shane Aston was in the thick of the action throughout the competition. Shane has been one of the leading combined events athletes in Ireland since emerging from the junior ranks. On Sunday his points total of 6704 earned him a national Decathlon silver medal behind Rolus Olusa (Clonliffe Harriers) He finished top three in each of the ten events and won the 110mHurdles and Javelin for an impressive run of results over the two days.

100m 11.48s 757pts

Long Jump 6.62m 725pts

Shot Putt 11.83 596pts

High Jump 1.87m 687Pts

400m 52.13 719pts

110m 15.53 787pts

Discus 40.78m 680pts

Pole Vault 4.00m 617pts

Javelin 53.99m 648pts

1500m 5m12s88 488pts

POINTS TOTAL 6704

Andrew Lynam is new Chair of Competition

Ciaran Tobin — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 15:59:41 +0100

(photo courtesy of Cian McIntyre )

National Role for Andrew.

Congratulations to our clubman Andrew Lynam on his selection as the Chair of Competition at Athletics Ireland. Andrew has been a member of Trim AC since primary school. In recent years he has undertaken senior administrative roles at provincial level. Today he was selected to oversee AAI competition administration at national level. A very fitting tribute to his competence, efficiency and an ability to get things done in a very civil and friendly manner. Proud day for Andrew and the club. Well Done.

International Womens Day 2021

Ciaran Tobin — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:08:46 +0000

See it and be it every day of every year with Trim AC.
Join the amazing women at our club today.

http://www.trimac.ie/news/2021_club_membership

#internationalwomensday2021 #20x20 #AthleticsIreland #meathlocalsport #trimathhleticclub #meathathletics

20x20 Charter for TRIM AC

Ciaran Tobin — Thu, 31 Dec 2020 19:36:14 +0000

We have been and will continue to celebrate, encourage and recognise ALL our female membership in competition, coaching, training, administration, officiating and various committees at all levels in sport.

Our club has very strong female participation through the age groups from under 9s to over 60s. We have two 20X20 ambassadors. Caoimhe Rowe is our junior ambassador and Ellen Vitting is ambassador for our adult section.

Each and everyone of our members SHOW OUR STRIPS

Each and everyone of our members wear the stripes !

#20X20Ireland #20x20 #meathlocals #irishathletics #meathathletics #meathrunning #runjumpthrow #trimathleticclub #trianmhi #meathathleticboard #showyourstripes #gofasterstripestrim

Tom Reflects

Ciaran Tobin — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:01:42 +0000

In the strangest of years this year's Dublin marathon went virtual. Having completed a virtual marathon earlier in the year in a surprising 3:05:01 I was immediately encouraged by alot of club mates to go for a sub 3 hour marathon. This had never entered my mind as being remotely possible until this point. With very few races around to motivate I thought I would give it a go for Dublin. The training plan was written down, more days and more mileage than I had ever come close to doing. Months of hard training and hard miles with great support from all of the guys in the training group and I was as prepared as I could be for the challenge. The original plan to run Virtual me arse marathon in Athboy had to change with the ever changing restrictions due to Covid-19. A new route devised, a bit around Knightsbrook and 4 laps of the rock, and we were ready to go.

I had great support, Quinton Bourke to pace me for the first 2 laps and Tom Feeley to pace me for the second 2 laps, Maurice Brennan cycled beside me all the way acting as my motivator and feed station manager. I couldn't have asked for any better. We set off at 8 20am on Sunday 25th of October. The conditions were dry and bright, unfortunately the wind was stronger than we would have wanted. We quickly settled into sub 3 hour pace. Unfortunately my breathing did not settle the same way. On lap one as we turned on the Summer hill road I realised that this was feeling alot harder than it should. My breathing wasn't right. But, encouraged by Maurice that I was still settling into the run we ploughed on.

On lap 2 I settled a little better, but not enough. Quinton was like a metronome on sub 3 pace, but he was starting to drift slightly away as I began to develop a stitch. Just over half way through I was forced to stop to get my breathing under control. Time to move to plan B - go for a PB. We picked up Tom Feeley at the roundabout by the donkeys field and we were off. A new pace settled into. There were a couple of hard miles before I settled into a reasonably good rhythm. I couldn't have asked for any better person to get me around those last 2 laps. Tom ran for me, whatever pace I needed and encouraged me to get the best out of myself on the day.

Through cramping legs and everything in me telling me to stop I made it to the end, just about, before dropping to the ground. EllenVitting and Heather Carty cycled in the last half mile as well to get me there. I will never forget the comforting words from Heather as she told me I looked like s**t and was grey. There was something about balls too. As someone pointed out she should be a motivational speaker. Through the hardest moments I had the image of young Penny in the Trim AC top in my mind. My discomfort was temporary and would pass, her discomfort and pain has unfortunately been her life. No more motivation do you need.

So the takeaways for me from this years virtual Dublin marathon: 1.You have to run the race on the merits of the day, always have a plan B, C etc 2. I am so lucky to be part of this running club. The support I have had over the months of trainig and on the day was incredible. I could feel everyone wiling me on. Everyone was so happy for each others achievements. 3. I am delighted with a new PB. I got the absolute max out of myself on the day. 4. I will break 3 hours... Just not on that day. Thanks for all the support Tom Moore

Torch Run 2020

Ciaran Tobin — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:39:53 +0100

On Friday 24 July the Olympic Flame was due to complete its relay journey from Greece to the Japan Stadium in Tokyo for the opening of the XXXII Olympiad. Last month Robert Tobin hatched a plan to mark the occasion for a good cause. He delved into his memory bank and childhood memories of running the roads of county Meath behind a vintage CIE double decker for the opening of the Scurlogstown Olympiad and Fair popped up on the horizon. He decided to organise a torch run from the site of the ancient Tailteann games and ritual at Teltown across the heart of county Meath to the gates of Trim Castle. The concept of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay is “Hope Lights Our Way.” What better way to help the cause of the National Council for the Blind in Ireland than to raise funds by lighting the way with hope. He set up a GoFundMe page for this cause. Click here https://gf.me/u/ygts7y

Clubmates rallied to the cause and enlisted to carry the torch, work on support and contribute for the NCBI. On Friday night we met up with Gerry O’Brien on his farm in Teltown and he led us to the mound to light the torch. A group of thirteen runners headed from Teltown on a 22km trip from ancient Celtic Ireland to the Norman barbican of Trim Castle. A lot of fun and laughs were had along the way and a nice spirit of companionship the hallmark of our club runs was evident.The runners were fed en route by Joe Cosgrove and son Charlie. Road support came in the form of Sean McKeown and Mark Ginnerty in the “sweeper bus” and Ann Tobin drove the lead car.

( photo by John Rowe )

The runners were joined along the way by cycling outriders and other runners nearer the town. Robert got support at Kilbride from his grandmother Nuala Tobin and aunt Nicola while Niall Mulligan and Celene Heffernan offered many words of encouragement to their pal Andrew Revington further along the route.

The entourage just made it back to Trim as dusk descended and John Rowe and Martin Brogan were on hand to welcome one and all back to the heritage capital. As the runners grabbed a bit of refreshment and sustenance on front of the castle the heavens opened and there was a hasty retreat to the warmth of waitng cars and home.

Thanks to Joe Conlon, Athboy, Gerry O’Brien, Teltown, Pat and Ciaran Farrelly, Joe and Charlie Cosgrove, Ann Tobin, Mark Ginnerty, Sean McKeown, Mairead Heffernan, Lorraine Heffernan, John Rowe, Martin Brogan, Don Mahon, Brian Cully, Barry Clarke, Trish Duffy, Senan Edward for their assistance and cooperation

Well done to Robert Tobin, Mary Carr, Heather Carty, Susan Clancy, Laura Cotter, Petrina Kennedy Edwards, James Guiheen, James Kelly, Conrad McGonagle, Stephen Perry, Andrew Revington, Tony Ryan, Sinead Skerry who completed the course.

Meet our Athletes; Martin Brogan

Ciaran Tobin — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:38:09 +0100

A runner whose time in the sport goes back to the 70s

He has a great affinity with all aspects of athletics.

Supporting the club scene is the key for

MARTIN BROGAN

1.When did you start running

Joined Fr. Murphy AC in 1973. I was predominantly a sprinter

100mtr, 200mts, 400mtrs and cross country in the winter.

2. When did you join Trim AC ?

Joined in 2008 in an effort to give up smoking which succeeded.

3.Why do you run ?

It makes me feel good mentally and physical and it gets rid of negative

feelings,

4.Favourite event, race or competition (other than a Trim AC event)?

Oldcastle 5k. Good to support Socal clubs like St. Brigids.

5.Do you listen to music, podcasts or the natural world while running ?

I listen to nothing. Cannot really enjoy the sounds of nature apart from whats coming out of me because

I’m usually struggling to keep going!!

6. Favourite type of training. ?

Progression sessions because its slow to start which suits me and then I warm up and able to go quicker. An older engine takes longer to get going!!!

7.Who is your athletics hero ?

Cathriona Mc Kiernan – A great runner, a great person.

Andrew Ledwith - Fr. Murphy AC. Who represented Meath and Ireland at the higest level and an absolute gentleman. Pity he is still not running in Ireland.

8. What is your best memory from the sport ?

Coming 2nd in Leinster U16 Track & Field Championship100 metres. Also represented Trim in Meath & Leinster Community Games. Winning the 0/50 Streets of Athboy 5k race.

Representing Meath in the Masters Cross Country. I tried the long jump but only had a short jump.

9. What is the best race or athletics competition you ever watched but did not take part in ?

Sonia O Sullivan winning the 10,000mtrs Gold

10. What aspect of the sport gives you satisfaction ?

Great way to get to know new people in the area.

11. How important is group training to you ?

It’s good to get into a group with people of your own level and

enjoy the camaraderie.

12. Has the sport influenced life in general ?

Definitely healthier and positive outlook on life. Might live longer.

13 .What do you feel is your best sporting attribute?

Always able to get going again even after a bad run.

!4. What motivates you to go training on a wet and windy day ?

The guilt if I do not go out for a run.

15. What advice would you give a new member ?

Do not be overawed by the fast runners. There is a level for everyone you just have to stick with it. You will find people you are happy to run with and people who are happy to run with you.