Turnpike, Co. Tipperary was the venue for this years Munster B XC Championships, hosted by Moycarkey Coolcroe A.C.. Representing the Club were Adam Whelton (u. 9) Emily Drinan (u.11), Robyn Whelton (u.11), Liam Horstmanhoff (u.11), Bebhinn Horstmanhoff (u. 13), Finnian Lawton (u.13), Anna Towns (u.15), Caoimhe Horstmanhoff (u.15) Caoimhe Cotter (u.17) Michael Harrington Intermediate Men. Great running by all athletes. There were individual medals for the first twelve finishers overall in addition to Club and County team medals. Adam Whelton, a relatively new member of the Club, had an impressive run in his first Munster championship race, finishing in an excellent 5th place in the boys u. 9 category. Not only did Adam win an individual medal, but he was also a scorer on the Cork team that took the gold County medals. Caoimhe Cotter also had a very strong performance in the girls u. 17 race and finished in 10th position overall. Caoimhe also won a gold team medal with Cork. Michael Harrington was our last athlete to run. He is returning to good running form after injury woes. He grafted hard throughout the race to win the Munster Intermediate Men's bronze medal. Michael has also been selected to run on the Cork team at the upcoming All Ireland Novice Cross Country championships.
Videos/Photos on Cork Athletics HERE and photos on Durrus AC Facebook page HERE
Carmel Nash finished off her running year on a good note, competing in the Clonakilty Half Marathon. Carmel also took part in the Skibbereen Athletic Club 10 mile road race last weekend in poor weather conditions, as did Deirdre Towns in the 5 mile distance. Jimmy Tobin has been getting in the Christmas spirit taking part in both the Killorglin Jingle Bell 5k run and the Castleisland 5k Run Rudolph Run.
Run specific juvenile indoor Strength & Conditioning training will start this Friday evening in Durrus Community Hall from 5:45 - 7 p.m. and will continue for the next few months every Monday & Friday at the same time. Strength & conditioning training prevents injuries, improves running form & enhances performance. There is no charge for these sessions. Parents are reminded to drop off their children and collect them from inside of the hall. Children will not be permitted to leave the hall by themselves.
Annual Club registration will take place this Friday night
Where → Durrus Community Hall
Time → 5:45-7:00 p.m.
There will be a second registration night on Monday next at the same time and venue, to facilitate members.
Registration fees for 2020 are -
€30 child / €40 adult / €100.00 family rate (family of 4) (additional family members - €20.00).
- Minimum twice weekly qualified coached athletics sessions all year.
- Winter Indoor Strength & Conditioning training.
- Fit4Life / Adult running sessions twice a week for all abilities.
- Running advice
- Little Athletics for kids age 5-8 for the Spring & Summer.
- Free Couch to 5k program for beginner runners
- Option to participate in championship/league events - No pressure!
Enquiries re registration
📞 Michael 086 856 7179
📞Annie 087 930 9807
📞 Mary (Fit 4 Life / Adult groups) 086 841 4358
There will be a new free Couch to 5km running program starting in early January for over 18s. This is for complete beginner runners (no experience necessary) or lapsed runners. You need to be a registered member of the Club to take part in this program. Any enquiries, contact Mary on 📞086 841 4358.
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