National Race Walking C'Ships
St. Anne's Park Raheney was the venue for this years National Race Walking Championships. Held on Sunday 8th December in ideal weather conditions. Sixty athletes set off together, all competing in various distances and age categories. The race also attracted race walking athletes from Athletes from Sweden, Spain, Britan,Poland and the U.S.A.
David Kenny was competing in the Senior Men's 30KM distance. It turned out to be a very exciting race with four athletes in contention at the 26Km mark. David made the first break with Cian McManamon in pursuit and Brendan Boyce starting very conservatively. David hit the ground suffering from stomach cramps but hauled himself bravely back to the race for a few more kilometers before calling time on his efforts. Boyce went on to win in 2 hours 21 minutes. A great effort by David and a race he will learn a lot from.
Run Rudolph Run 5K
An Riocht AC hosted their annual Run Rudolph Run 5K on Sunday 1st December in Castleisland. Arthur Fitzgerlad finished 8th overall in 17:36.
Denis Riordan finished in a time of 20:40 and 7th in his category.
Siobhan O'Keeffe Riordan finished in 22:39 and 8th overall.
The very best of luck to our three Juvenile athletes who will compete in the National Juvenile Uneven ages Cross Country Championships in Dunboyne on Sunday 15th. Brothers Isaac & Ryan Vickers will compete in the U11's and Shauna McCarthy in the U17's.
Club Training:
All Training and classes will finish up this week for the holiday season. Back again in the New Year.
Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes from 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. Class is designed for all abilities from secondary school upwards. €5 per class.
Thursday Nights from 6:30pm for Seniors and juveniles competing in Munster & National Cross Country. Grass Session on GAA Field Farranfore €2
Athletic's Fixtures
Sun 15th Dec.: National Juv. Uneven Age & Novice XC, Dunboyne
Thur. 26th Dec.: Farranfore St. Stephens 2K & 5K, Farranfore
Wed 1st Jan: Beaufort 10 K & 5K, Beaufort 12 noon
Sun 5th Jan: Munster Indoors Junior / U23 & Juv. Combined, Nenagh
Sun 19th Jan: Munster Juv. Relays & Pole Vault, Nenagh
Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for event
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for event