Write a commentNewry AC were in full action this week with some fantastic performances. Trail, mountain and track events were all in the mix for the athletes.
Monday 9th July - Ballyvea FC 5k - Silent Valley
The beautiful and tranquil Silent Valley Mountain Park was the setting for the Ballyvea FC 5k Race on Monday evening.
Lee Maginnis took on the challenge of this undulating course which incorporated tarmac and trail. Surrounded by majestic scenery, Lee completed an enjoyable race in a time of 18:57 to take the podium 1st place.
Thursday 12th July - Drogheda Graded Summer Series Final Meet
Newry AC enjoyed a successful final night of the Graded Summer Series Meet at the Lourdes Stadium in Drogheda.
All the Newry AC athletes recorded PBs in their races - a reward to their training and payback to the dedication of Coach Kookie O’Hagan.
In the 1,500m races the fantastic PB times recorded were - Rory Mulvaney 4:44.4; Hughie Mackin 4:45.9; Sarah Jane Beattie 5:28.9 and Anna Fegan 5:37.9.
In the 200m races, Joanne McCauley recorded a superb 29.4 PB.
However, special mention must go to young Clodagh Doran who was the star of the night. Clodagh rocketed round the track oblivious to the spectators cheers. The youngster chopped 3 seconds off her time for a tremendous 26.6 PB and took 1st place in her heat.
Friday 13th - Born2Run Sea2Sky 5k & 10k Race - Newcastle
Newry AC enjoyed a good night of running in Newcastle at the popular and packed Sea2Sky Race.
In a race field of 603, Ciara Coffey took the tough 10k course challenge in her stride. Ciara continued her 10k race success lifting 3rd Female in a time of 41:59 and 28th overall.
Rory Mulvaney who had a last minute dash from work to the start line completed the race very strongly. Rory even with completing a superb 1,500m track race the previous evening was able to fly over the finish line in a time of 41:13 and 24th overall.
Joanne McCauley who has missed the mountain trail season due to track sprinting took on the 5k. With a hard track race the night before, Joanne settled with a 27th placing overall & 10th Female in a time of 25:59 out of a race field of 156.
Saturday 14th July - Irish Milers Club - Irishtown
John McCaffrey attended the IMC Track event in Irishtown, Dublin. John competed in the 3,000m against a top field of runners from all over Ireland. With this experience he can now establish a training benchmark for future races.
Saturday 14th July - Ballybay Town Park Triathlon
Sarah Jane Beattie completed another great Sprint triathlon. She finished with a Personal Best on a challenging course. Sarah Jane is improving her performance times with each race and is gaining great strength and experience as she does.
Saturday 14th July - Rostrevor Parkrun
The Patterson family took on their weekly Parkrun in Kilbroney Forest Park. Young Ethan continued with his consistent performances and came home in 3rd place with a time of 20:32. Pierce followed in 18th with 25:36; Myles in 20th with 25:47 and Fiona came in 33rd and 4th Female with 28:45, just 10 seconds shy of her course PB.
Young Erin ran her first Parkrun with a fabulous time of 33:45 and one she can now use to target future PBs. Martin was by her side and followed in at 33:49. Well done Erin.
Saturday 14th July - Armagh Parkrun
Esther Dickson returned to the beautiful setting of Palace Demense for a 2nd week. With the hills no challenge to Esther, she powered round in 19:52, picking up first female and 2nd overall placing.
