Write a commentWith the holiday period still in full swing, event attendances were low but the quality was high with Newry AC athletes out competing this week.
Saturday 28th July 2018 - Rossi 5k, Rostrevor
4 Newry AC athletes took part in the Rossi 5k (EJ5K). This is a charity event with proceeds going to Life & Time in memory of Eoin Farrell and James Miskelly.
A day that had a mix of torrential rain and thunderstorms, which thankfully moved away for the early evening race start.
With a competitive field of 165 runners, the Newry AC athletes held their own with some very strong performances taking 2 podiums placings and the men all coming within the top 20.
Under the watchful eye of Coach Kookie O’Hagan, Mark Malone was first home for Newry AC taking a podium 3rd place in a time of 16:42, with only 12 seconds between 1st and 3rd place; Barry Monaghan followed through in 6th place with a time of 17:20; Hughie Mackin placed 16th with a time of 18:35. Ciara Coffey continued her fine collection of podium performances taking 2nd female and 27th overall in a time of 19:29.
Saturday 28th July - NIMRA Bearnagh Race
Noel Carr braved challenging weather conditions on this tough mountain race on Saturday morning.
The summits of Meelbeg, Bearnagh and Meelmore are a challenge in their own right but when weather conditions close in then the bar is raised considerably!
Wind and rain battered the runners and then a thunderstorm was thrown in for extra torment and trauma.
Noel did well and was able to finish the race in 23rd place in a time of 1:06:25. The finish line at Happy Valley was definitely a welcomed sight.
Saturday 28th July 2018 - Rostrevor Parkrun, Kilbroney Forest Park
On a damp morning, the young Patterson athletes were out to take part and support their weekly Parkrun on the undulating trails of Kilbroney Forest Park. The Rostrevor Parkrun is an event which must have one of the most beautiful surroundings and those who have not visited this location must do so at some point in their Parkrun calendar.
Ethan Patterson took back the 1st place crown this week in a time of 20:09, top 3 placings are now a regular spot in the Rostrevor Parkrun for this young and talented Newry AC athlete. Brother Ryan, followed in with 18th position and a time of 25:36.
Saturday 28th July 2018 - Armagh Parkrun, Palace Demense
With damp conditions, mother and daughter team - Joanne and Meadow McCauley, took to the picturesque and hilly setting of Palace Demense for the Armagh Parkrun.
With Meadow just back from 3 weeks in the USA, the young athlete was out to gauge her fitness after a training break. Meadow had no worries on her fitness taking 1st female position and 15th overall in a time of 22:51 as well as taking 9 seconds off for a new course PB. Joanne followed through with 38th place in a time of 27:06.
