Mooreabbey Milers’ masters put in magical performances in the cross country last Sunday 9th. Thurles Crokes AC hosted the masters county cross country event in calm, dry autumnal weather.
Six ladies from the club toed the line for the 4k race. Mary-Louise Ryan led the race up until the end when Phil Ryan of Ballynonty AC stole the lead and took the win. Mary-Louise was second and first o/35.
Marie O’Shea ran a brilliant race to take third place overall. Mary Pyke completed the silver medal winning lady’s team. Kathryn Hogan won gold in her category. Well done also to Mandy Parslow and Tricia Ryan who ran very well.
A strong field of men lined up to compete in the men’s 7k race – eight of them were from Mooreabbey Milers AC. Stuart Moloney was the man to beat as he was bidding to retain his title of county master cross country champion. Stuart took up the lead early on in the race and continued to stretch this lead as the race progressed.
In the end he was the clear winner. Kieran Lees ran an excellent race and took third place with Tom Blackburn finishing strongly in 5th place. Tom also won gold in his category.
Damien Holian picked up a medal for his efforts in his category as did Willie O’Donoghue. Our men’s team of Stuart, Kieran, Damien and Kevin Lenihan won the silver team medal. John Hayes and Paddy Burke put in great performances for the club too. Congratulations to all our men and women on a very successful day out for the club.
The intermediate and juvenile uneven age cross country will take place this Sunday 16th in Moyglass, country Tipperary.
John Hayes and Paddy O’Shea made the journey up to county Wicklow last Saturday 8th. They took part in the scenic Run The Ridge 20k trail and mountain race. Well done to both.
Tom Blackburn won the Glenahulla NS 6k road race on Saturday. Kevin Lenihan finished 6th in this race.
Michael Cunningham made his return to the hill last weekend. He took part in the Boru 3 Peaks event in county Clare and completed three hill runs over one weekend. Excellent running all round.
BEGINNERS RUNNING
Tricha Blackburn’s beginners running classes are going very well and great progress is being made by all. These classes can be joined by anyone at any time. Tricha’s classes take place on Monday nights at 7pm and Thursday nights at 8pm in the Community Field, Galbally.
TRAINING
Tom Blackburn is training the juveniles on Monday nights at 7pm and Thursdays at 6pm. Adults train every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm in the Community Field also. All are welcome to join us.
