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The weather held off for another good night of running at the second edition of the Magic Mile in Dangan last night.
Some great racing, with close battles in all 6 races, many athletes posting PBs in a distance with little opportunity to take it easy.
Many thanks to wall who took part, and to all who helped out on the night.
Results attached as PDF.
Video below.
Paul Hession today ran a seasons best 200m at the Aviva London Grand Prix in Crystal Palace finishing third in 20.40 in what was a high quality field. Paul was fast advancing on second place Wallace Spearmon at the line and another 10 metres could have reversed the result. All looks good for Paul in Berlin.
Pictured above: Martina Fahy who produced a personal best performance of 22:02 in the Maree 5km on Wednesday
Report by Deirdre Hasset, Athenry AC and Boston Scientific
This weekend saw Athenry AC athletes in action in various part of the country. Ultra running dynamo Valerie Glavin is deep into an ambitious training schedule for the Connemara 100 Mile race next month and in preparation for that event she completed three full marathon distance runs in five days last week.
On a day when most people in Mayo & Galway were going to or watching the Connacht Football Final the inaugral Tooreen 8k Fun Run/Walk took place. Just under 20 runners and walkers made their way to the start line wondering would they get back to the clubhouse before the next downpour! Shortly after 2pm the run got underway on a looped course making their way back to the Tooreen Hurling Clubhouse with the first runner Andrew Lynskey finishing just under 30minutes.
The Athenry AC Handicap 10KM AKA "Burger Run" was a huge success last Friday evening around our old 10KM course (start & finish at St. Mary's GAA ground in Carnaun).
A beautiful evening and 32 willing competitors. All had to give their estimated finish times beforehand and then run blind i.e. without watch, Garmin etc. No one was supposed to see others' times but that rule wasn't always strictly adhered to if one were to look very closely at the estimated times of some people around 44:30-45:00!
The results were variable; the winners a little less so.
Race Report from Elizabeth Murphy
All pictures are by local freelance photographer Corrine Beattie
Ballina fit4life ran a very successful 10k fun run for runners, joggers and walkers on Thursday evening 16th July as part of the Ballina Salmon Festival programme. 125 participants crossed the start in perfect running conditions. The starter’s orders were given by the Lady of the Moy; Ms. Andrea Garvin.
A Report from Sean Kendrigan on the All Ireland Juvenile Track and Field
Athenry AC was well represented on the first weekend of the All Ireland Juvenile
This site, along with many other athletic club websites, depends on dedicated amateur photographers for many of the photographs it uses. Their contributions add so much to our enjoyment of our sport and we always try to recognise their work and generosity. In Galway we've been blessed with the outstanding contributions from local photographers like John O'Connor who put so much time, professionalism and effort into their craft.
Pictured above, race organiser David Huane. Photo Credit: John O'Connor
Inaugural Ballindine Handicap 4 Mile Race
On the 12th July 2009 in the pretty Mayo village of Ballindine, 74 runners and walkers stepped up to the line for the first ever Handicap 4 Mile Race. Some of the most talented athletes in the west were among them. But it was not going to be the fastest who would win. Instead that person who could most accurately predict their finishing time, without the aid of a stopwatch, would get the prize.