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Annual 4
mile road race returned with a bang!
The last minute change to a 2pm
start didn't put off any participants
today and they were rewarded with a
great day out! Check out the results
here
Check also some great photos taken by
John Butler of the event at
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Super Size South Sizzles in Sun
The Little South Run drew its
largest crowd ever when over 380 signed
up for the 4 mile road run last Sunday.
At the head of the pack was Moldovan
athlete now running with Clonliffe
Harriers Sergio Ciobanu who clocked an
impressive 19.16 for the distance. He
was followed closely by Sandis Bralitis
(19.30) and Ravis Zakis (19.36) of West
Waterford, with KCH athlete Brian Maher
4th in 19.48. Conor Rochford lead the St
Senans charge in 6th place finishing as
1st junior in 21.36, with Sean Caulfield
next in 22.12 and Colin Butler also
having a fine run in 22.15.
The ladies race saw a win for Lucy Darcy
of Sportsworld who won in 23.30 just one
place ahead of Pauline Lambe of
Tullamore Harriers in 23.35 with Maria
Murphy Griffin of St Josephs 3rd in
24.52. First St Senans lady was Cait
Caulfield in an impressive 25.58.
Our juveniles turned in some
unbelievable performances, check these
times out: Hugh Morgan 24.43, Luke
Morgan 26.03, Eoghan Wallis 28.18, Eoin
McKenna 28.29, Gerard Wallis 30.26, Tara
Lacey 30.29, Jonathan Crowley 31.33,
Isabel Morgan 31.36, Evan Duggan 31.40,
Bronagh Kearns 31.51, Ailish Coneelly
32.14, Aoife Butler 33.31, Orla Butler
33.31, Eve Lacey 33.48, Annemarie
Moloney 34.19 and lots more including
Bill’s baby Liam Lacey who posted an
impressive 38.00 just ahead of sister
Hannah who had a great run in 38.39.
Community Spirit
It was great again to see such a
fantastic turnout from the local
community who really make the event such
a great occasion. The atmosphere was
great as was the slagging and the do or
die sprints over the last 10 yards.
Thanks to all who came and raised money
on sponsorship cards for the Kilmacow
Hospice, hopefully this year we will
again raise a substantial amount for
what is a great charity. Lots of helpers
on the day and in the lead up to the
event, including our sponsors, Bus
Eireann, Vale Oil, Glanbia Mullinavat,
Pat Duggan Coaches, Day 2 Day Kilmacow,
Hasbro, Bobby’s Butchers and Alfie Hale
Intersport. Thanks also to John Dollard
and family who provided such great
support to the event since it began and
gave it its clever name. Our refreshment
crew in the galley from the ICA and
Hospice as always provided the finest of
food and teas in jig time. All our
stewards and a particular thanks and
congratulations to Counsellor Tomas
Breathnach who made the trip back from
the count centre for the event. Finally
to all our own committee members who
like the Nike ad ‘Just Do It’.
Body Parts for Sale
Nissan Car Sales have found a new
niche in the health market selling spare
car parts as replacement joints for
humans. In the current recession the new
venture is taking off and club member
Gaye Rochford got a new kneecap made
from the back axle of a Nissan Micra. So
far she is delighted with the new part,
which is only just run in but which
Nissan have guaranteed for 100,000miles.
Next she plans to put in two front ball
joints to replace her hips and later a
pair of track rod ends to upgrade her
elbows. Paschal said despite all the
changes he plans to hold on to her as
she’s driving well and DOE’d to 2011!!
Pink Rock Summer Series
The St
Josephs 2 mile pink rock road series is
taking place at the pink rock every
Wednesday. The walkers head away at 6.45
and the first runners are off at 7 pm
sharp. See
flyer for more information.
A Fun Day Sunday!
Athletics Ireland's Family Fitness Festival
in association with McDonald’s is an
action packed day of fun events that
emphasise the importance of regular
physical activity and healthy choices -
for both children and adults.
The day provides a perfect opportunity for
the whole gang to experience a variety
of sporting activities in the beautiful
surroundings of Farmleigh in the Phoenix
Park.
You can also enjoy the Farmer’s Market and
food stalls.
5km Open Road Race
The Athletics Ireland Family Fitness
Festival includes a 5km Open Road
Race starting and finishing outside
Farmleigh House.
This will be a
FUN event and a rare opportunity
to Run, Walk or Jog the long winding
avenue leading to and from Farmleigh
house.
Action Packed Day of Fun Activities for
Children!
There will be Free Entry to
children to all
activities and
will be delivered to the highest
standard by experienced staff from
Athletics Ireland. Activities include
McDonald’s Little
Athletics Challenge, Danone Big Toddle
for Barnados and a Treasure Run
that all the family can enjoy.
To register online or to find out more
visit:
www.familyfitnessfestival.ie
t: (01) 886 9933
e:
fff@athleticsireland.ie
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