WEEKEND RUNAROUND

European Silver Medal for Kathleen Ryan

What a great year for our club not only did our man Neilus Aherne get European Medals in Poland our ladies have gone one better and won Silver.

The amazing Kathleen Ryan representing Ireland in the European Triathlon Multisport Championships won Silver in her O/35 category. Congratulations Kathleen on your fantastic achievement. You have done us proud once again.

Derek Is An Ironman

Huge congratulations to Derek Aherne on his great achievement Here is his report of his wonderful Ironman adventures.

Challenge Roth 2026 - First full distance 'ironman'.  

Whatever I say about this race wont do it justice as it was at a level every other race in the world strives for.  It truly is the Home of Triathlon.  From the 7500 volunteers, the perfect roads, massive expo, the German people, amazing town of Roth, 300k people supporting on the course and the purpose built stadium and finish line - everything was incredible. 

Due to the heatwave across Europe the week before, my nightmare of a non-wetsuit swim was becoming a possibility and was confirmed 2 hrs before we started.  Anxiety and nerves were at an all time high but just needed to get out of the water and my race could start regardless of time.  Got out on the bike and it was incredible.  Tried to hold back a bit on the 2nd lap of the bike as was going into the unknown with the marathon off the bike.  Felt great for the first 1/2 of the run but the 2nd half just nursed it home trying to manage stomach issues, fatigue and trying to get everything into me at aid stations to fuel the last bit.  The run back into Roth, the last 2k and that stadium finish - I will never forget it.

I was lucky enough to get a place into this iconic race 12 months ago and I could not have picked a better place to do my first full distance race.  I was fortunate enough to have my brilliant coach Donncha Paul Long guide me all the way for the last 10 months and I am extreamly grateful for his knowledge and sometimes psychology sessions .  Thanks to my clubmates at southcoasttriathlonclub, Midleton AC Senior Section and Youghal Cycling Club for the support, texts and company during training sessions.

Last but not least, massive thanks to Linda and the kids for your unbelievable support from when I got the email on registration to the last moments of panic and anxiety on the canal bank before the swim start.  None of this craic is possible without your support so im forever grateful .

New Zealand

Meanwhile off over in New Zealand Andre Brodkorb ran a Park Run in Wanaka probably the furthest away Park Run done by a member so far.

TRACTON 4 Mile

This took place in warm conditions on Friday evening. We had two runners there Maurice Corcoran and Mark Fuller. Mark reports " Warm conditions on a tough but scenic course.  And a fantastic spread afterwards. "

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Ballinameela 4 Mile

John Cashman was our sole rep. here on Friday evening as part of the West Waterford Series. It was only a recovery run as John raced in Corkbeg on Thursday evening.

There is no truth in the rumour of any transfer as Youghal could not afford the 200,000,000e transfer fee we require.

CORKBEG 4 Mile

Thursday evening saw the Corkbeg 4 Mile take place in Whitegate. We had a very large crowd there on what was a lovely evening for running. Mark Cronin who came down for a training run turned it into a victory when he won 1st O/45 a tough category to win in any race but especially in this one.

 Erika Gatt Coleiro was our first lady home with a great run showing what a really fine runner she is. Everyone else had good runs but as I said this is a particularly tough race with so many very good runners taking part. Well done all and wonderful to see so many Midleton AC vests out there tonight.

Dundrum 10km

We had two runners here on Wednesday evening in this top class event which attracts really good runners. Michael Beirne and Frances Mauncell both having really good runs. Frances reports  

"Great 10K race in Dundrum tipperary,  flat and fast with some great time, Micheal Beirne having a great race just missing out on a PB.

I had a solid run coming in just over 40 minutes"