Sunday 31 January 2010






















Well done to everyone in the Dungarvan 10 today.
The results are available at

http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org/content/view/27/33/












Above are some post race pictures thanks to Adam Duchnicz




Below List of Midleton AC Finishers (thanks to Brian Nolan)


Dungarvan 10m 2010
Dungarvan Overall Finish
January 31, 2010
Results by Colbert Timing. e-mail:descol30@hotmail.com

Place First Name Last Name Bib No Time Pace Age Group Club
44 NOEL O REGAN 212 59:51 5:59/M M40 MIDLETON
73 Shane Cooney 587 1:02:00 6:12/M SM MIDLETON
74 NEILUS AHEARNE 1081 1:02:02 6:12/M M50 MIDLETON
101 DONAL BRODRICK 11 1:03:32 6:21/M M40 MIDLETON
127 JOHN CASHMAN 27 1:04:25 6:27/M M45 MIDLETON
142 SEAN O SULLIVAN 216 1:04:45 6:29/M M40 MIDLETON
152 Michelle Nolan 527 1:04:56 6:30/M F35 MIDLETON
156 EMMETT HENNESSY 1093 1:05:00 6:30/M SM MIDLETON
241 Adam Duchnicz 456 1:08:13 6:49/M SM MIDLETON
318 Michael Murphy 582 1:10:58 7:06/M SM MIDLETON
325 AJ Murphy 621 1:11:13 7:07/M M45 MIDLETON
353 Trevor Mahoney 969 1:11:58 7:12/M SM MIDLETON
373 FERGAL O MEARA 206 1:12:54 7:17/M M40 MIDLETON
398 BREDA CAHILL 19 1:13:32 7:21/M F35 MIDLETON
431 SALLY DRENNAN 64 1:14:39 7:28/M F40 MIDLETON
449 Caroline Geary 565 1:15:18 7:32/M SF MIDLETON
462 John O'Halloran 807 1:15:49 7:35/M M55 MIDLETON
503 ANNE-MARIE PERRY 584 1:16:56 7:42/M F35 MIDLETON
511 Kevin Morrison 507 1:17:11 7:43/M M45 MIDLETON
526 JOSEPH MC CARTHY 153 1:17:37 7:46/M SM MIDLETON
569 Claire Fitzgerald 766 1:18:51 7:53/M F35 MIDLETON
577 VINCENT CONNOLLY 39 1:19:01 7:54/M M50 MIDLETON
643 Yvonne Fitzgearld 662 1:21:43 8:10/M SF MIDLETON
694 Sandra Bohan 738 1:23:11 8:19/M F35 MIDLETON
773 Trish Murphy 623 1:25:59 8:36/M F40 MIDLETON
775 ELAINE HENNESSY 105 1:26:01 8:36/M F50 MIDLETON
833 MARGARET ROHAN 1115 1:29:19 8:56/M F50 MIDLETON
834 Magaret Barry 695 1:29:45 8:59/M F60 MIDLETON
935 Clare O'Leary 437 01:38:14 9:49/M SF Midleton
916 ANNE MC CARTHY 152 1:35:54 9:35/M F40 MIDLETON
936 Mel Manning 147 01:38:47 9:53/M F40Midleton
958 Joan Mc Carthy 562 01:42:08 10:13/M F50Midleton
985 Mary Toher 250 2:10:10 13:01/M F50 MIDLETON

Thursday 28 January 2010

GOAL Mile Saturday 30th 2-4pm CIT Track

(Cork BHAA now have the results from last Sunday's FMC '4' in Little Island available on their website)

Goal Mile For Haiti

Everybody is aware of the recent disaster in Haiti, which has caused so much
harm to this impoverished nation. A fundraising mile run/jog/walk will be
held in the CIT Track on Saturday next ( January 30th ) to raise funds for the
GOAL charity.
The event will be the same as the Christmas Goal Mile. The event is being fully
supported by the Athletics Community in Cork and the Track is being made
available by the Cork Institute of Technology free of charge. There will be no
overheads so every cent raised will go straight to the Goal Charity.

There is no minimum or maximum donation. The event is open to all ages
and abilities. Clubs are asked to publicise this event so that this fundraising
venture will be very successful.
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Monday 25 January 2010

IMPORTANT MESSAGE RE MALLOW AC - 10 MILE ROAD RACE
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To all people registered for the Mallow 10 at the original date of January 10th.



We have been granted permission to hold the event on Sunday February 7th. I hope the date still fits with you running schedule.



There is no need to re-register or if you cannot make the date there is no need to cancel your registration.



Please pass this notice to your running colleagues


Registration will be open until midnight on Friday 5th Feb

http://www.mallowac.ie/10%20mile/10%20Mile.htm

Sunday 24 January 2010

Senior Section News

Back On The Road Again

At last the road racing action has kick started for the New Year. After a trail of postponements the large entry in Little Island on Sunday came as no surprise. Now with the Dungravan ‘10’ on the immediate horizon and with the rescheduling of the Mallow ‘10’ to Sunday week, February 7, we have a feast of exciting action on the agenda.

Little Island

The FMC ‘4’ which is run annually by the Cork BHAA always attracts big numbers even in leaner running times. The boom is back again and our club is certainly making a rich contribution to boasting the numbers at all the local fixtures. It was encouraging to see some of our new members in action on Sunday last and many will no doubt be scanning through the year’s fixture guide and setting new targets for themselves.

On Sunday last we had a very large representation in Little Island. In fact the total number of entries overall – 410, was the biggest in the history of the race.
A frosty scene greeted early risers on Sunday and even by race time the temperature was still cool and all participants had to travel with care as they were some tricky underfoot conditions on the 4 mile journey.

Nevertheless there were plenty of positive performances from our crew with three of our ladies winning their respective age categories and two of our men making it into the honours list.
Congrats to Michelle Nolan (O35), Joan Hough (O50) and Kathleen O’Connell who all carried off top prizes. Elsewhere Neilus Aherne was second Over 50 and John Cashman third Over 45.

Well done also to our Midleton UDC trio who were prize winners in the team category.

East Cork Series

Despite the terrible weather conditions which battered the county earlier in the day Race 4 in the 3K Series did go ahead two weeks ago. Numbers as expected fell short of previous races, but all the absentees should be back when the penultimate fixture in this highly popular Series takes place on Tuesday February 2nd – 7.30pm. Remember due to the cancellation earlier of one of the races, the requirement now is to compete in 4 of the 6 races to qualify for a souvineer long sleeved running tee-shirt.

Dungarvan

All roads will lead to Dungarvan on Sunday next for the Quantum Life West Waterford AC ‘10’ Mile Race, the first in the John Buckley Sports Spring Classic Series. The organisers were overwhelmed with the response to the event in advance of the cut off point for entries last week and realistically they could probably have got several hundred extra entries since deadline day.

This event has really gathered momentum in recent years with a huge Cork entry participating regularly. Midleton AC will be very much to the fore on the start line on Sunday next and we wish the best to all our competitors especially those running the event for the first time.

The good news for everybody is that course is considered one of the fastest 10 mile routes in the in the country and given any luck with weather conditions some cracking times should be recorded. Recent changes have according to the committee made the route even faster.

It was icy cold last year so we are all hoping for the return of the sun which makes the venue such a picture postcard scene.

Remember race time is 1pm sharp and with that very large entry give yourself plenty of time in advance for parking, changing etc. All race numbers and chip time pieces have now been sent out and should arrive in post by early in the week. Tee shirts and goody bags will be handed out at the finish line. In the meantime if you require any further information on the big race, the advice is go to info@westwaterfordathletics.org.

Mallow ‘10’

A week later on February 7th, it will destination Mallow for the second race in the Series. Four weeks on form the original date, it now appears as if the North Cork Club should get as big and possibly a bigger entry than they would have got on January 10.

Again like their colleagues in West Waterford, the Mallow AC committee have put a huge amount of work into organising this race. This race starts at 12.30pm and whilst entries will be taken on the day, the organisers urge all intending runners to register in advance by going on line to the Mallow AC web site. This step is recommended as it saves valuable time on the day of the race. Mallow AC have confirmed that all existing registrations for the original date still stand.



County Road Championships

The fact that the Mallow event now goes ahead on February 7, means a rethink in relation to the Cork County Road Championships, originally scheduled for that day. The fixture which was listed for Ballinhassig might have doubled up with the Paddy Desmond Memorial ‘4’ miler at the same venue on St Patrick’s Day. However, this will not be the case now, following a discussion at the County AGM. An alternative date for the Championships will be announced following next month’s county meeting.


10 Milers

The 10 mile distance is certainly becoming increasingly popular. Apart from the introduction of the Great Island ‘10’ in Cobh on Sunday April 18, we also have a new race over the distance in Bantry on Sunday February 14, which has an 11am start.
On the same day incidentally, those looking for a change from the road surface may opt to run in the Cork BHAA Cross Country at Beaumont, Blackrock – 11am.

Other Races

Elsewhere, just a quick mention for the rest of February. On Sunday 21st the BHAA fixture list continues with the ESB 5K in Mahon at 11am, the East Cork 3K Series concludes two days later whilst the Eagle AC ‘5’ Mile Race will be held on Sunday February 28th in Carrigaline with an 11am start.

By then the excitement and anticipation will be mounting with Ballycotton just three weeks further down the road. As always our club will be looking forward to their annual post race dinner on the evening of the race. - Details to follow shortly.


GOAL Mile Saturday 30th 2-4pm CIT Track

Everybody is aware of the recent disaster in Hati, which has caused so much harm to this impoverished nation. A fundraising mile run/jog/walk will be held in the CIT Track on Saturday next 2pm to 4pm (January 30th) to raise funds for the GOAL charity. The event will be the same as the Christmas Goal Mile. The event is being fully supported by the Athletics Community in Cork and the Track is being made available by the Cork Institute of Technology free of charge. There will be no overheads so every cent raised will go straight to the Goal Charity.
There is no minimum or maximum donation. The event is open to all ages and abilities. Clubs are asked to publicise this event so that this fundraising venture will be very successful.


Here’s the full upcoming fixture guide –
Sat Jan 30 – Goal Mile – CIT Track – 2pm
Sun Jan 31 – Dungarvan ‘10’ – 1pm
Tue Feb 2 – East Cork AC 3K – Race 5 – 7.30pm
Sun Feb 7 – Mallow ‘10’ – 12.30pm
Sun Feb 14 – Bantry 10 Mile Race – 11am
Sun Feb 14 – BHAA Cross Country – Beaumont, Blackrock – 11am
Sun Feb 21 – BHAA – ESB 5K – Mahon – 11am
Tue Feb 23 – East Cork AC 3K – Race 6 – 7.30pm
Sun Feb 28 – Eagle AC 5 Mile – Carrigaline – 11am
Sun Feb 28 – Dungarvan 10K – 11am



ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP NOW DUE

ALL club members should note that membership costing 30 euro is now DUE for the 2010 running year. The official club membership form is available
each evening at training, or alternatively is also available on our club
blog - www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com. Anybody not attending
training is advised to use the online system and return the completed form
to any club officer at any forthcoming race.
ALL MEMBERSHIP DETAILS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND BEFORE THE END OF THIS MONTH.
(Athletics Ireland insurance covers you only until the end of Jan 2010 after that if you are not registered and you are not insured).
THUS, WE WOULD APPEAL TO ALL INTENDING MEMBERS OF OUR CLUB FOR 2010 TO PLEASE HELP OUR OFFICERS TO ABIDE BY THIS POLICY, BY FORWARDING PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

THANKING YOU FOR YOU CO-OPERATION


Training

Training continues as usual on Monday 6pm at Midleton College All Weather Pitch with the Wednesday session also going ahead at 7pm at Midleton Community Centre. Both sessions are boasting great numbers over the past few weeks.

Keep In Contact – On The Blog or e mail

-Staying in touch with what is happening in our club is now easier than ever, as our new non interactive blog is now in operation.

Check http://www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com/ for all the latest club news.
E mail contact is midletonac@ireland.com
You may also have regular club news, updates and results sent directly to you via our club e mail service. Please give your e mail address to PRO John Cashman to avail of this service.
Telephone enquiries regarding the club may be directed to Danny McCarthy on 087-2403940


Until next time – “keep on running”.

Thursday 21 January 2010

First BHAA Race

The first race on the BHAA 2010 calendar will take place on Sunday next
January 24th @ 11am. Entries and changing are at the Little Island Sports
Centre. ARRIVE EARLY - HUGE ENTRY EXPECTED!

Registrations are now being accepted for the 2010 season and in order to
qualify for prizes at the above event, one must be registered before Sunday.
SEE CORK BHAA WEBSITE AND CLICK ON MEMBERSHIP.

All proceeds form Sunday’s race will go to the Haiti earthquake appeal.

ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP

ALL club members should note that membership costing 30 euro is now DUE
for the 2010 running year. The official club membership form is available
each evening at training, or alternatively is also available on our club
blog - www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com. Anybody not attending
training is advised to use the online system and return the completed form
to any club officer at any forthcoming race.

ALL MEMBERSHIP DETAILS MUST BE FORWARDED TO THE ATHLETICS ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND BEFORE THE END OF THIS MONTH.

THUS, WE WOULD APPEAL TO ALL INTENDING MEMBERS OF OUR CLUB FOR 2010 TO
PLEASE HELP OUR OFFICERS TO ABIDE BY THIS POLICY, BY FORWARDING PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION DETAILS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

THANKING YOU FOR YOU CO-OPERATION

Monday 18 January 2010

BREAKING NEWS MONDAY 8PM

RE MALLOW 10 MILE AND COUNTY CHAMPIONSIP - LIKELY CHANGES
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As you all will have been aware, the recent bad weather resulted in the cancellation of a number of athletic events including the Mallow 10 Mile Road Race scheduled for January 10th. Mallow AC have written to the board requesting permission to hold their rescheduled race on Sunday February 7th, the proposed date for the County Road Championships in Ballinhassig. The road championships could be held in the same venue on Wednesday March 17th in conjunction with the Paddy Desmond Memorial Road Race. Options for Mallow to hold the race on a different date are extremely limited due to the calendar being essentially full until mid-May.

A decision will be made on Mallows Request at the AGM on Saturday.




Gentle Reminder

Club Membership

ALL club members should note that membership costing 30 euro is now being taken for the 2010 running year. The official club membership form is available each evening at training, or alternatively is also available here on our club blog
Anybody not attending training is advised to use the online system and return the completed form to any club officer at any forthcoming race over the next few weeks but must be done before the end of Jan.2010 or before that if you wish to be entered in any championship races.

Midleton Athletic Club

Membership Form

Name ___________________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
Date Of Birth ______________________
Phone _____________________ E Mail_________________________
Interests
Road Running ___ Track ___ Field ___

Marathon ___ Cross Country ___ Other ____________

Wednesday 13 January 2010

FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER FOR QUANTUM LIFE
DUNGARVAN 10 MILE ROAD RACE.

Time is "running" out for those interested in pre registering for the Upcoming Quantum Life Dungarvan 10 mile road race on Sunday two weeks
January 31st at 1 p.m.You can download the entry form from our club web site www.westwaterfordathletics.org you can also use the online facility up Until close of online entries Monday 18th of January.All postal entries can be sent to Ann Dunford, The Green. Kilgobnet, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The race as well as being the second race in the Michael Roche carpets spring series is also race number two in the John Buckley Sports sponsored Munster 10 mile classic series. All finishers of The Quantum Life Dungarvan 10 will receive the now famous West Waterford AC goody bag, plus a Nike dry fit running top will be Awarded to all finishers. Shower facilities will be available at the Dungarvan Sports Centre for men and the Dungarvan Boxing club pavilion (by kind permission) for the Ladies. All race Goodie bags and Shirts will be awarded when runners cross the finishing line. Presentation of prizes will take place at the Sports centre where teas and sandwiches will be provided. The course used for this race is regarded as one of the fastest 10-mile courses in the country. If it's your first attempt at a 10 miler or if personal bests are your goal this race is the one for you, over a fast course at the classic 10-mile distance. The event organisers were delighted to once again be associated with our main sponsors Quantum Life and we thank Mel Shanley for his ongoing involvement with this prestigious event. This year's race through the kind sponsorship of Quantum Life and the support from Dungarvan Town Council we will see substantial cash prizes for the top runners with the first Lady and Man getting €400 each plus €250 to the first athlete to break either course record. Substantial cash prizes will follow down throughout the categories .Get your entry in today.

Tuesday 12 January 2010

East Cork AC 3Km Winter Series Race 5 12/01/10
1 James McCarthy East Cork AC 9.14
2 Roy Fahy East Cork AC 9.52
3 Denis Coughlan St Finbarrs AC 9.56
4 Alan O'Reilly East Cork AC 10.00
5 Eoin Casey Midleton AC 10.04
6 Dermot Sheehan East Cork AC 10.25
7 Conor Tierney East Cork AC 10.27
8 Denis Dunne Cork 10.32
9 Frank Hayes East Cork AC 10.36
10 Jason Nicholl St Finbarrs AC 10.45
11 Eamonn McEvoy St Finbarrs AC 10.51
12 Denis McCarthy East Cork AC 11.00
13 Ronan O'Donoghue C.I.T. 11.13
14 Owen O'Connell Midleton 11.16
15 Josh O'S-Hourihan Midleton College 11.16
16 Declan O'Connell Cloyne 11.21
17 Edmond O'Sullivan Midleton AC 11.26
18 David Murphy Midleton CBS 11.32
19 Annette Quaid Leevale AC 11.34
20 Dermot Murphy Midleton 11.36
21 Laurence Collins Mount Uniacke 11.42
22 Martin O'Reilly St Finbarrs AC 11.49
23 Ian O'Sullivan East Cork AC 11.55
24 John Cashman Midleton AC 11.56
25 Fergal Curtin Youghal AC 11.59
26 Noel Curtin Youghal AC 12.00
27 Billy O'Sullivan Midleton 12.08
28 AJ Murphy Midleton 12.09
29 Kevin O'Reilly Midleton AC 12.20
30 Jim McEvoy Midleton AC 12.31
31 Simon Thompson Midleton AC 12.39
32 John O'Riordan Rising Sun AC 12.40
33 Ted O'Leary St Catherines AC 12.43
34 Brian Healy Midleton AC 12.44
35 Nigel Sheehan Mogeely 12.48
36 Angela McEvoy St Finbarrs AC 12.48
37 Joseph McCarthy Midleton AC 12.49
38 Emmet Foley Whitegate 12.53
39 Eibhlin Cleary East Cork AC 12.56
40 Batt Kearney Leevale AC 12.58
41 Elaine Guinane Eagle AC 13.00
42 Philip O'Mahony Midleton 13.13
43 Paul O'S-Hourihan East Cork AC 13.16
44 Paul Kierans Carrigtwohill 13.18
45 John Walshe East Cork AC 13.23
46 Martin Carr Midleton 13.35
47 Padraig O'Regan Ladysbridge 13.36
48 Noreen Mackey C.I.T. 13.45
49 Yvonne Kelly Midleton AC 14.08
50 Jimmy Murray Rising Sun AC 14.10
51 Donal O'Donoghue Little Island 14.17
52 Caroline Fletcher Midleton 14.18
53 Danny McCarthy Midleton AC 14.22
54 Dermot Cashman Carrigtwohill 14.26
55 Mary O'Keeffe Midleton AC 14.34
56 Austin Murphy St Finbarrs AC 14.35
57 Ciara Coughlan Midleton AC 14.51
58 Vincent Murray Glanmire 15.04
59 Finbarr Lyons Midleton 15.18
60 Ger O'Brien Glanmire 15.27
61 Trish Murphy Midleton AC 15.30
62 Tom Cusack Midleton AC 15.45
63 Jim Curtin East Cork AC 15.56
64 Mike Dorney Midleton 15.57
65 Linda Hegarty Midleton AC 16.07
66 Harry Farmer Cloyne 16.08
67 Willie O'Mahony Youghal AC 16.15
68 Frank O'Brien Carrigtwohill BNS 16.16
69 Mary Kenneally C.I.T. 16.17
70 Margaret Beausang Midleton AC 16.20
71 Pauline Casey Midleton 17.23
72 Tom Casey Midleton 17.24
73 Joan McCarthy Midleton AC 17.57
74 Clare O'Leary Midleton AC 18.05
75 Marie McGrath Midleton AC 18.32
76 Gordon Callnan Midleton 19.14
77 Olive Hallahan Midleton AC 19.35
78 Sheila Kierans Carrigtwohill 19.41
79 Mary Toher Midleton AC 20.56
80 Conor la Mere Ballinacurra 24.43
81 Chuck la Mere Ballinacurra 24.43
Attention
Midleton AC Members
2010 Cork County Novice & Masters Road Championships
Ballinhassig, Sunday February 7 TH


TIME TO BE CONFIRMED



THIS EVENT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FIXTURES ON THE ROAD RACING CALENDAR AND IS AN IMPORTANT ADDITION TO THE LIST SENT TO YOU EARLIER THIS WEEK.

CLUB OFFICERS ARE ASKING OUR ATHLETES TO MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S EVENT. WEAR YOUR CLUB COLOURS WITH PRIDE AND HELP TO BRING COUNTY HONOURS BACK TO MIDLETON AC, WHICH IS NOW ONE OF THE BIGGEST ATHLETICS CLUBS IN THE COUNTY.

OUR CLUB INTENDS TO ENTER BOTH LADIES AND MEN’S TEAMS – BUT REMEMBER YOU NEED TO ENTER THIS RACE IN ADVANCE.



LADIES SHOULD CONTACT MICHELLE NOLAN

MEN SHOULD CONTACT NOEL O’REGAN

- PLEASE DO SO NOT LATER THAN JANUARY 27TH.

- YOU CAN ALSO E MAIL YOUR NAME AND DETAILS TO

- midletonac@ireland.com



PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS – WE WILL NOT

BE CONTACTING RUNNERS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.


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3Km To Go Ahead

below is note received from Liam O 'Brien

Tonights 3k goes ahead. The road if fairly flooded but not icy.
Should be safe but unpleasent.

Regards,

Liam O'Brien

Having gone round the course it is quite flooded so be prepared to get your shoes very wet also look out for debris etc on the course unless they clean it up. Danny

Monday 11 January 2010

EAST CORK AC 3K UPDATE

News Update -Monday - 9.30pm

- Just received this e mail from Liam O'Brien of East Cork AC re tomorrow's
3K



A decision on whether to go ahead with tomorrow nights 3 k race will be
> made at lunch time tomorrow. Tonight the lap is in the worst state I have
> ever seen it. The slush and surface water, particularly on the footpath,
> have frozen to an extremely dangerous level (much worse and more
> widespread than the way it was when the 4th leg of the series was called
> off). A notice will appear on the East Cork AC web site at about 2pm to
> update the situation. (and on our own blog also)
>
> In any event anyone (non locals) intending to travel any more than a few
> miles to the event would be advised to give the race a miss in case it is
> called off at the last minute
Training To Go Ahead

Just received word from Clive at Midleton College and the pitch is fine for training tonight.
Senior Section News

Race Postponements Dominate Holiday Programme

The big ‘freeze up’ certainly called a major halt to the plans of many runners over the Christmas and New Year period. Understandably all the high profile race fixtures went by the way side including Sunday’s opening fixture in the John Buckley Sports Munster ‘10’ Mile series in Mallow.

Runners have certainly been suffering cabin fever due to this lack of competitive action and the increased risk of injury has also curtailed the weekly running diary for many of our club athletes. Nevertheless despite the really low temperatures there was a healthy attendance at both our training sessions last week and this trend is expected to continue through out the month as many of us set sights on spring time targets including the Ballycotton ‘10’ on March 21.

Busiest Year On Record

Before and after that there are a host of attractive events on the running calendar with 2010 promising to be one of the busiest years in the history of road running in Cork. New races have been added to the already hectic calendar and with several other attractive options either side of the county bounds we are certainly spoilt for choice in this part of the country.

Postponed Races

The update on the postponed events has been the subject of some debate over the last few days, with only a limited window of opportunity available to reschedule those fixtures which fell by the way side. Belgooly’s traditional St Stephen’s Day ‘4’ Mile Race now looks as if it is going to take place on Easter Sunday, April 4, whilst last Sunday’s Mallow ‘10’ will hopefully be rescheduled over the next few months. Mallow AC P.R.O Peader Curtis stated over the weekend that a lot of factors had to be taken into consideration when aiming to find a suitable date for the postponed event. Not only does his club require to find a ‘free’ date, but there was a requirement not to clash with any major sporting fixture in the region which would result in an increase in traffic in the area.

Once a new date has been found, we will inform all athletes immediately. .

Dungarvan ‘10’ Reminder

Mallow’s loss could result in an even bigger entry heading for Dungarvan for the West Waterford AC 19th Annual ‘10’ miler on Sunday January 31. Already a hugely popular event with our Midleton athletes, this year’s race will be awaited with even greater anticipation. A word of warning though, is that the race is for the first time by pre-entry only and the cut off date is fast approaching. All entries must be received before Monday next January 18th. You can down load the application form from www.westwaterfordathletics.org or contact Gerry Cantwell 086-3503571 without delay.


Survived

One recent event which did survive the temperature drop was in Beaufort 10K on New Year’s Day where Midleton AC was represented by Brian Healy and Mary Toher (who was the first prize winner in her age category).


Fixture Guide

The New Year fixture list is notable for the inclusion of a new BHAA Race – the Janssen ‘4’ Mile event in Little Island on Sunday March 7th, the introduction of a new 10 milers in Bantry on Sunday February 14th and in Cobh on Sunday April 18th (the latter organised by Midleton native Eamonn Crotty) and the relocation of the East Cork AC ‘4’ miler from Castlemartyr to Ballintotas on April 22nd. There are a number of other additions and changes spanning twelve months of thrilling action on the roads of the county. Let’s not forget also the extensive cross country programme which features next Sunday’s Munster Inter County Championships scheduled for Carraig na bhFear, beginning at 12 noon.

However all roads will certainly lead to Little Island on the following Sunday, when the inaugural Cork BHAA fixture of the year, the FMC ‘4’ Mile Race is destined to attract a record entry. Remember to forward your annual membership in advance to Kevin Cummins if you wish to be eligible for a prize. Either way be sure to arrive at the venue well in advance of the 11am start. There could be close on 500 eager competitors gathering at Little Island Community Centre, so don’t be late!

Upcoming Road Fixtures

Sun Jan 24th – BHAA - FMC 4 Mile Race – Little Island – 11am
Sun Jan 24th – Colligan Cup – Dungarvan – 2pm
Sun Jan 31 – West Waterford 10 – Dungarvan – 1pm

See below for full list of fixtures.

Club Membership

ALL club members should note that membership costing 30 euro is now being taken for the 2010 running year. The official club membership form is available each evening at training, or alternatively is also available on our club blog - www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com. Anybody not attending training is advised to use the online system and return the completed form to any club officer at any forthcoming race over the next few weeks.



Keep In Touch With Our Club

Before concluding a reminder again of the many ways in which you can stay in touch with Midleton AC. Check www.midletonathleticclub.blogspot.com for all regular updates. E mail contact is midletonac@ireland.com You may also have regular club news, updates and results sent directly to you via our club e mail service. Please give your e mail address to PRO John Cashman to avail of this service. Telephone enquiries regarding the club may be directed to Danny McCarthy on 087-2403940

Training

Weather permitting – training will be as usual – 6pm at Midleton College on Mondays and 7pm at Midleton Community Centre on Wednesdays.

In the meantime, ‘keep on running’


Upcoming Road Fixtures

COUNTING DOWN TO THE MIDLETON ‘5’ 2010

Your guide to the what’s happening on the roads until May 6th
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Tue Jan 12 – East Cork 3K – Race 4 – 7.30pm
Sun Jan 24 – BHAA - FMC 4 Mile Race – Little Island – 11am
Sun Jan 24 – Colligan Cup, Handicap Race – Dungarvan – 2pm
Sun Jan 31 – West Waterford 10 – Dungarvan – 1pm


Tue Feb 2 – East Cork AC 3K – Race 5 – 7.30pm
Sun Feb 14 – Bantry 10 Mile Race – 11am
Sun Feb 14 – BHAA Cross Country – Beaumont, Blackrock – 11am
Sun Feb 21 – BHAA – ESB 5K – Mahon – 11am
Tue Feb 23 – East Cork AC 3K – Race 6 – 7.30pm
Sun Feb 28 – Eagle AC 5 Mile – Carrigaline – 11am
Sun Feb 28 – Dungarvan 10K – 11am


Sun Mar 7 – Cork BHAA – Janssen 4 Mile – Little Island – 11am
Sun Mar 7 – Adare 10K – 2pm
Sun Mar 14 – MunsterSenior/Novice Road Championships – Clare venue
Wed Mar17 – Paddy Desmond Memorial – 4 Mile – Ballinhassig – 11am
Sun Mar 21- Ballycotton ‘10’ = ENTRIES CLOSED
Sun Mar 28 – Munster Masters Road Championships – Limerick venue


Sun April 4 – Belgooly 4 Mile Race – to be confirmed
Sun April 11 – Kilnaboy, Co Clare 10 Mile Race – 1.45pm
Sun April 11 – Cork BHAA – UCC 10K – 11am
Fri April 16 – Marine Climb 6 Mile– Dungarvan – 7pm
Sun April 18 - Great Island 10 Mile – Cobh – 11am
Thu April 22 – East Cork AC/Ballintotas Community Council 4 Mile – 8pm
Fri April 23 – Butlerstown, Co Waterford – 10K – 7.30pm
Mon April 26 – Cork BHAA – Stride By The Tide 4 Mile – Redbarn – 8pm



Sun May 2 – Bantry Bay Half Marathon – 9am
THU MAY 6 – JOE HOURIGAN MEMORIAL MIDLETON 5 MILE – 8PM

*- a date has yet to be confirmed for the East Cork Road Championships in Ballynoe

Sunday 10 January 2010

Urgent Reminder
You must pre enter Dungarvan 10 this year and there is only a week to go.So "Just Do It" as they say. Enter at the link below or download a form there.



http://www.westwaterfordathletics.org/

Wednesday 6 January 2010


First with the News
BREAKING NEWS - WED 9.30PM

MALLOW 10 MILE RACE HAS JUST BEEN POSTPONED.


STATEMENT FROM MALLOW AC
Thur. Jan 7th

Unfortunately we have had to cancel Sunday's race. We ran the course today and while most (95%) of the road is dry, there are a few patches of ice which hadn't cleared by late afternoon today. We could not be certain of the safety of all runners

Based on the forecast it is unlikely that things would have got better before Sunday. We were keen to avoid the situation of four years ago where the race was cancelled on the start-line due to safety concerns

We were also concerned about the athletes who would have had to travel long distances and the safety of the road network throughout the country.

We are looking at possible dates to restage the race and will be in touch.

Thank you for your entries. We had as many online entries this year as we had runners last year.

Sorry for the sudden change of heart.

Regards

Denis Sheehan
MALLOW AC - 10 MILE UPDATE - SUNDAY NEXT
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Thanks for all of your entries so far.

We will continue to accept entries until Friday at midnight, so please let your running colleagues know.

With regards to the weather the course is currently raceable and if things don't deteriorate too much we are hopeful the race will go on as planned.

We will have a course inspection on Saturday morning and make a final decision then as to whether the race will go ahead. This will be posted on the website at 13:00 Saturday and I will email all entrants at this stage.

See you all on Sunday (hopefully)

Regards,
Denis Sheehan

Mallow Athletic Club
www.mallowac.ie

Monday 4 January 2010

Good News

Good news for a change training will go ahead this evening as usual on the all weather track in Midleton College at 6PM

Sunday 3 January 2010

Membership

The New Year is upon us again and let's hope in running terms it's an enjoyable one for all of us.

Training is due to return to normal this week on Monday and Wednesday (including beginner's group 6pm to 7pm - Wednesday - New Members Welcome). However, due to the severe weather at present there will be a 'pitch inspection' on Monday to see if we can use the All Weather Facility. Should the venue be unsuitable, a message will appear on club blog and will also be forwarded via e mail by mid afternoon.

Also all club members should note that membership, costing 30 euro is now being taken for the 2010 running year. The official club membership form will be available each evening at training, or alternatively will also be available online. Anybody not attending training is advised to use the online system and return the completed form to any club officer at any forthcoming race over the next few weeks.

Best Wishes again to all for the 2010 running year.



Midleton Athletic Club
Membership Form

Name
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Address
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Date Of Birth
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Phone _____________________ E Mail_________________________
Interests

Road Running ___ Track ___ Field ___
Marathon ___ Cross Country ___ Other ____________

Signature ______________________________ Date _________________________