Write a commentA quieter week of competition for Newry AC as the main track and mountain seasons near closure and the Cross Country draws ever more close.
However, the Newry AC athletes were still out and producing top results.
Friday 10th August - Palace Demense 5k
Sarah Jane Beattie took part in a charity 5k race in the grounds of Palace Demense, Armagh. This was a fundraiser 5k & 10k for Breast Cancer and Lisnally Special School which was well supported by the local community.
Saturday 11th August - iCare Purple Run - 5k/10k
Esther Dickson and Meadow McCauley lifted the top female prizes at this charity event held in Gosford Forest Park.
Esther took 1st Female and 6th overall placing in the 10k Race. Meadow McCauley took 1st Female and 7th overall in the 5k. Joanne McCauley finished 6th Female and 19th overall.
The charity benefiting from this event which had fantastic local support was the Southern Area Hospice.
Saturday 11th August - Rostrevor Parkrun
The Patterson family attended their weekly run at Rostrevor Parkrun.
Ryan completed his milestone 10th Parkrun in 25:54; Pierce also gained his 10th milestone and finished in 27:10 and Martin followed through in 27:20.
Saturday 11th August - Team Trophy Meet, Mary Peter’s Track
Mark Malone attended a highly competitive meet with a fantastic 3,000m race.
On warm but windy track conditions (-1.8), Mark did not disappoint with a strong performance rewarding him with 2nd place in a time of 9:38.45.
