IMRA MUNSTER DARBYS BEND TRIAL RACE
IMRA Munster second race of the Summer/Autumn trail league was held at Darbys Bend, Galbally on Wednesday 29th May. The weather was ideal with it being a nice sunny evening with dry underfoot conditions for this scenic but challenging route. There was a 6k short race and a longer 9.7km course which had an elevation gain of 250m. In the short 6k race we had two juvenile athletes take part, Isobel Hartnett and Bella Curling who finished 2nd & 3rd.We had four athletes take part in the 9.7k, Barry Hartnett came first and won the men's race and Karen Coughlan who was 1st lady and won the women's race, 9th Gerry O Neill & 45th Liam Butler.
BALLYSKENAGH 5K ROAD RACE.
The 5th race in the Healthy Offaly 5k Road Race series took place in Roscrea on Friday 31st of May and was hosted by Ballyskenach AC. It was a glorious sunny evening for running. There was a kids fun run with 70 juvenile's taking part. Following that the senior 5k route was a very fast and flat route making it ideal for beginners or those seeking to improve or get a personal best. 432 senior athletes crossed the line. We had one athlete from the club compete, Dymphna Ryan who, in continuing her fine form was the First Lady across the line in a fantastic time of 16.48.
CORK CITY MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 10k
The Cork City Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k was held in Cork City on Sunday 2nd June. The weather was unfavourable for this annual event again this year with very hot temperatures for runners. We had one athlete from the club travel to the Rebel County to take part in the tough course. Marathon veteran PJ Holmes completed his 46th Marathon in a time of 5.08.
Featured Image: BARRY HARTNETT, WINNER OF 10k IMRA MUNSTER DARBYS BEND TRAIL RACE IN GALBALLY ON WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY.