31st October Quest Race
The Quest race team have succeeded in restarting their series of events and yesterday they hosted Quest Glendalough starting in the picturesque village of Laragh. They had a few race options in Expert, Sport & Challenge distances which all involve running, cycling & kayaking. This proved no problem for our Miriam Hill as she took on the Sport challenge totalling 43k. Starting with a 6k cycle followed by a 6k run then back on the saddle for a 20k cycle before another 6k run then a 1k kayak on the lakes of Glendalough before a final run of 4k phew.
Congratulations Miriam and enjoy the recovery today.
Parkrun 30th October
Shout to our parkrunners this weekend.
On a lovely morning for running after the wet week we just had Sinead Ryan, Sharron Dier, Enda O'Sullivan, Oliver Stack & Jesse Kielthy all took part in the Wexford Racecourse Parkrun.
Our solo New Ross Parkrunner this week was Fran Power who took the quick spin down to J.F.K. Park.
Well done everyone
Team Ireland Appreciation at Dublin Castle 29th October
In Dublin Castle today a Toyko 2020 Olympic Squad appreciation event was held. The athletes and coaches all re-united and enjoyed a lunch and enjoyed catching up with everyone again. You are all familiar with one of the attendees, Shane McCormack who attended with his wife Melissa as he was presented with his token of appreciation. Great to see him being recognised for all his hard work and dedication.
24th October Parkrun
This week's shoutout to our Parkrun runners.
With the horseracing taking place in Wexford Racecourse over the weekend a group of members headed to JFK Park to run the New Ross Parkrun. 9 members in total took part, Sharron Dier, Sinead Ryan, Orla Redmond, Oliver Stack, Fran Power, Martin Kelly, Darren O'Grady, John Dier & Dermot Foley all completing the weekly free 5k run. Looks like Dermot has a new love in his life !
Cloughbawn 5km/10km 25th October
Herself and meself ventured into deepest darkest Cloughbawn (and even managed to get back out and got away with robbing coffee and buns ) to run the 5k and 10k run/walks that Cloughbawn GAA Club put on this afternoon to raise funds for St Gabriel's ward in Wexford General Hospital. Anyone that knows me well will know how special that ward is to me. Not only did we mug them for a brew and biccies, we both robbed a good time to come home with. I thought the days of getting close to 50 minutes were gone but given the total amount of ascent, I think on a flatter course 40 seconds off that time was very doable. To clock my fastest 1km,5km and 10km of the year all in the space of 50 hours, I'll take that with bells on . Great time for the missus as well, both happy campers on the way home.
Leinster Junior Cross Country 24th October
Leinster Cross Country Junior Ladies Champion.
Roisín O'Reilly travelled to Mountain View in Kilkenny on Saturday to compete in the Leinster Cross Country Junior Lady Championships. An unusual course as it was held on a golf course resulting in a challenging course with plenty of little climbs to test the athletes. Roisín took on the race in her usual style of leaving nothing on the course and staying up at the front of the race as it progressed. A gritty performance from an experienced athlete saw her claim gold and is now the Leinster Cross Country Junior Ladies Champion.
Congratulations to Roisín & her coaches on a result well earned.
Open Junior Cross Country, Abbottstown
In the Autumn Open Cross Country Junior Women's race today in Abbottstown Roisin O'Reilly competed in her club colours. A competitive field of athletes saw a great race and Roisin finished strongly in a fantastic 3rd place claiming bronze.
Congratulations Roisin on a great result.
Leinster Schools Combined Events 2021
Eimear Halpin was representing her school Loreto Wexford at Intermediate at the Leinster Schools Combined Events. She amassed a very credible 2526 points at the event in Abbottstown on Saturday, well done Eimear.
Parkrun
This week's Parkrun shoutout.
At the Wexford Racecourse Parkrun we had John Dier, Enda O'Sullivan, Sharron Dier & Bridie McGuire completing the free weekly 5k.
6 members took the road to JFK Park to run the New Ross Parkrun Dermot Foley, Darren O'Grady, Martin Kelly, Fran Power, Oliver Stack & Sinead Ryan.
When he finished in the Racecourse Enda O'Sullivan jumped in his car and headed to Johnstown Castle to run the Wexford Welcomes Refugees 5k fundraiser.
Well done everyone on a lovely morning for running.
Parkrun
Saturday Parkrun shout out , this week
Dermot Foley, Enda O'Sillivan, Fran Power, Sinead Ryan & Oliver Stack all ran the free weekly 5k in Wexford Racecourse Parkrun.
Martin Kelly took a spin to Gorey to take part in their event.
Well done and best of luck to everyone running cross country tomorrow.
