22nd March 2009 - Results and Fixtures

Connemara Marathon
The Connemara Marathon took place last Sunday on a scenic but hilly course. The previous day a group of sixteen hardy souls including Tullamore’s Larry Rigney completed the marathon course and Larry recorded a time of 4.53. The next morning Larry lined up for his second marathon of the weekend and showing no signs of tiredness from the previous days exertions he ran a good race and finished in a time of 4.18.51.
This was Larry’s sixty eight marathon and I’m sure he is looking forward to many more in the future.
There was also a half marathon in Connemara and here the Conlon brothers flew the flag for Tullamore. Vinny Conlon who has been flying of late had a great run to finish in a time of 1.29.27 over a tough course. Pat Conlon was also happy with his run and recorded a time of 1.38.22

Business Houses
The National University/AIB Cross Country took place in the grounds of Maynooth University last Saturday. The race was run over four miles and John Todd ran well to finish in 29th place overall and 2nd over 55 in a time of 23.58.

Mountain Running
Liz Cuskelly took her first foray into mountain running last Saturday when she competed in a 7.7 km race held in Crone woods in Wicklow. Despite it been a baptism of fire for Liz she acquitted herself well and completed the grueling course to finish in 55th position overall in a mixed field of one hundred and forty athletes and was 6th woman to finish. Liz’s time was 47.05.

Spring League
The Spring league is currently been run off with the first leg taking place on Tuesday of this week. There are three teams picked and it is up to the team captains to get their team members up on the night to compete. Next Tuesday the second leg will be run over a mile on the track and the third and final leg will take place on April 7th with a 5000 metre race on the tarmac circuit.

Best Wishes. Best wishes are extended to Adrian Brennan from the club members for a speedy recovery from his recent illness.

Sympathies.Tullamore Harriers would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the family of Nancy O’Connor, Pearse Park on her recent death.

Fixtures
Tuesday March 31st: Spring League: mile race at 7pm.
April 5th Bupa 10k, Dublin.
Tuesday April 7th: Final Leg, Spring League: 5,000 metres at 7pm.
April 19th National road Relays in Raheny, Dublin.
April 26th National 10k Road Championships. Navan.
May 4th Leinster Novice and Masters Road Race.

Training: Tuesday and Thursday at 6.30pm, Sunday morning at 8.30am (except on a Race day). New members always welcome. On these dark evenings, it is important that all members wear reflective clothing when running on the roads.