Meet our Athletes: Ciara Delany Stewart
Posted by on 11 May 2020
Meet our Athletes. A runner who has made great progress in the past few years. Running very well in Dublin,Berlin and Rotterdam marathons. She has been a key member of club teams which have medalled in county road race and cross country championships in the past two years.
CIARA DELANY STEWART
1.When did you start running
I started running in 2013. I was very late starter. I was still working in Dublin at the time, I just started doing a few km each morning before work and haven't stopped since.
2. When did you join Trim AC ?
I joined the club in March 2017. I'd be thinking about it for a while but when I registered for DCM I knew I'd need the push and motivation from other runners. I emailed Ciaran Tobin and that was it.
3. Favourite race ?
Favourite race - definitely DCM - the support from the club and the crowd is incredible. My kids are always near the finish line so it's a great feeling seeing them near the end.
4 Post Race craving ?
Lucozade sport and/or Coffee.
5. Prerace fuel ?
Porridge with Banana and honey and a coffee.
6. Miles or KMs
Miles
7. Any superstitions ?
No
8. Road,track or XC ?
Road
9. Why do you run ?
I run for several reasons
1st - head space
2nd - physical fitness
3rd - social aspect
10. Best running memory ?
Berlin marathon 2019 - I enjoyed every mile of it and felt strong all the way through. Incredible feeling going under Brandenburg gates and crossing the finish line and obviously getting a PB.
11. What do you miss during the lockdown ?
I miss Tues and Thurs sessions with the club and being able to run with people.
12. All the 2020 races
13. Who is your athletics hero ?
I dont really have one but there are lots of awesome runners in the club who I would admire.
14. Tight shorts or split shorts ?
Tight shorts
15. Do you listen to music when you are training ?
I always listen to music if I'm running on my own. Rock n Roll or Dance music
