Running Round up June 2018
Running Roundup!
Well done to Helena Gorman who completed the VHI ladies mini marathon in Dublin on the June bank holiday in very hot conditions raising funds for the charity Feileacain-well done Helena!
Well done to Colm McAllen, Brian Matthews and John Fitzpatrick who took part in the Portumna forest marathon and half marathon-it was a humid day with a great effort put in by all. Brian who is having a great running year achieved a pb on the day in the marathon.
Killeeneen held their end of school 5k run mid June. Noel Gorman, Declan o Leary, Deirdre devane (and Dylan), Colm McAllen, John Fitzpatrick, Breda Fitzpatrick, Brian Matthews, Gerry Tracey, Valerie Slattery, Declan Craven and David Evans all took part with great times posted. Well done to Damien o Boyle and Luke Evans taking podium places in first and third place. Brian Matthews continues his pb streak with achieving a sub 20 in the race. Declan o Leary also earned a pb in the 5k distance. Breda and John Fitzpatrick were first parents home- well done to all!
Bullaun held their 8k race mid June. Representing Craughwell were Rena Deely, Kieran O Leary, Niamh Flavin and Stephen Carty. Niamh Flavin continues her streak of podium places with third female overall in a very competitive field. Well done Niamh!
Shannon airport recently hosted their 5k night run of the runway- Helena Gorman and Slyvie Mossay – O Donovan took part in the unique event along with 1300 other participants- well done ladies!