St Iberius 5k
Using the parkrun route the St Iberius 5k took place on Saturday shortly after the parkrunners had left. 8 from the club all took part with a top 3 clean sweep as Ryan Midwinter (with a 50 second PB for 5k), Brian Smyth and Ryan Ellard the first 3 home. Just behind them Dave Midwinter and John Dier were happy to see the finish. Then we had Helen Burrell, Sharron Dier and Bridie McGuire all finishing with a smile.
Well done to all 8 who I believe also had run a parkrun 5k earlier.
Menapians Club Autumn League
The Club Members League kicked off this morning in glorious sunshine. A 4k run was today's distance on the trail of Forth Mountain utilising the fabulous views of Skeeter Rock trail.
Tea and coffee was a welcome treat along with Siobhan's homemade banana bread.
Thanks to Louise & Tadhg for organising and also to Ann for recording everyone's times today.
Well done everyone and keep an eye on our WhatsApp group for the next outing.
Ironman Wales
Always up for a challenge Tony Harpur took on the Dragon on Sunday as he landed in Tenby for the Iron-man event.
Just a swim, cycle and run to get a medal.
Not just an ordinary triathlon though, this one is epic. A swim of 3.8km just to get going, a cycle of 180km to warm up the muscles and a marathon run to finish. Even one of those would be enough for most people but Tony combined the lot into one.
A huge amount of training just to get to the start line and the mental and physical challenge was accomplished in style as he finished in 12hrs 23 mins and 45 seconds. A fantastic result , a testament to his dedication to training.
Massive congratulations Tony from everyone at the club.
parkrun
A few milestones at the weekend to mention. Congratulations to Brian on reaching 300 parkruns on Saturday, that's a lot of laps of Wexford Racecourse. Also congratulations to John on reaching his 450th volunteer event.
The event on Saturday just about got the best of the days weather before the miserable rain showers took over the skies.
Anthony Dowd, Brian Smyth, Ryan Midwinter, Dave Midwinter, Dermot Foley, John Hyland, Eamonn Foley, John Dier, Ollie Stack, Enda O'Sullivan, Helen Burrell, Mary Cronin and Bridie McGuire all completed the Wexford Racecourse Parkrun with Antony first to finish.
Ryan Ellard and Rob Casey were up at the Gorey Parkrun.
Gareth Lloyd was in the UK and took in the Irchester Parkrun while there.