News Update
By John Cashman - Joint P.R.O

All Roads Lead To Cloyne On Wednesday Next

Cloyne is the place to be on Wednesday next August 10th, as the second
running of the 5K Race takes place with an 8pm start. The damp weather and
rapidly darkening skies failed to sap the wonderful atmosphere that was
created at last year’s inaugural fixture. This time the hope is that the
skies will be bright blue as the expected large entry takes to the road.
Five of our club members have been actively involved in organising the race
and thus we urge all our members to support their colleagues in a race which
is organised in aid of the Cloyne Community Association. Margaret Twohig,
Ann Marie Perry, Breda Cahill, Lisa O’Lomasney and Mary Keane will no doubt
have a special Cloyne welcome for us all to what promises to be a great
sporting occasion in a village famed far and wide for it’s sporting
heritage.
Registration is at the National School, where entries will be taken from
6pm. Refreshments, prize giving and the draw for spot prizes will also be
based in the school. All enquiries/offers of help and assistance should be
directed to 087-2094493


Compliments To Carrigtwohill
A word also to our local Carrigtwohill contingent who did a wonderful job in
organising the Carrigtwohill 5K recently. The event ran to perfection and
obviously is now installed as a central part of the summer running diary.
Well done folks!

Ballycotton Series
Summer is definitely passing at pace, when we are already reflecting on the
Churchtown South ‘5’. Another huge entry took part in this year’s race
which was blessed with perfect running conditions.
Our Mdielton AC contingent was again out in force, with 68 club members
crossing the line. Again just like the two previous legs of this fantastic
series, we had several head line makers in all parts of the field. There
were those who continue to set the standard towards the top of the field,
those who regularly scoop their category prizes and those who record the
very notable feat of improving their time on previous races and even set
personal best times in the process.
A quick random selection firstly brings into focus Kevin Smith with a
blistering sub 29 minute run, Darragh Canavan with another ground breaking
sub 30 run and surely another pb, Adam Duchnicz with a 30:33 finish and Tom
Cody with a seasonal best category winning 31:19.
Breda Cahill continued her wonderful season and had a double reason to
celebrate. In clocking another personal best of 33:45, Breda also topped the
honours list in the Over 40’s. Anna Dorris was also on the podium in the
same category, whilst Sally Drennan and Mary O’Keeffe finished second and
third respectively in the Over 45’s. Our ladies team also finished third
overall.
Good performances were also recorded by amongst others Ann Geary, Karol
Watson, Mark Walsh, Niall O’Neill, Kevin O’Reilly, Michael Kenneally, Ned
Ramsell, Frances Maunsell, Barry Ahern, Margaret Jones, Nicola McPherson,
Moira Morrisson, Noreen Emerson, Mary Keane, Margaret Sinclair, Nora Savage,
Suzanne Sloane, Catriona Canavan, Sinead Buckley and Claire O’Leary. Many of
the aforementioned made up considerable time on their previous outing in
Shanagarry five weeks earlier.
Runners are reminded that there is 7.30pm start for the final race in the
series on Thursday August 25th in Ballycotton. All who complete the four
races will receive a commemorative plaque in recognition of their
achievements.

Overall Picture
There is also a coveted ‘Top 50’ t shirt for the leading 50 men and also a
‘top 20’ t shirt for the leading 20 ladies. These places are calculated on
the basis of the aggregate times over the four races. Presently Midleton AC
has 6 men in the top 50 and also 6 ladies in the top 20. - In total 194
men and 83 ladies have completed all 3 races to date. More information on
the race series is available by logging on to www.ballycotton running.com.


Kinsale 5 Miler
Twenty four hours after the Churchtown South Race a more modest entry of
just over 170 took the road in Kinsale over what is regarded as a fairly
lively 5 mile trip. Headline maker here was John O’Connell who finished a
splendid 16th overall, dipping under the magic 30 minute mark the first
time. John has been in tremendous form this season and is also making a
huge impression on the triathlon scene where he competes on a weekly basis.
Well done John!
Tom Cody needed no time to recover from the exertions of Churchtown, landing
another category prize after an eye catching 30:46. Also in celebratory mood
was Denis Kelleher who was on the honours list in the Over 45’s after one of
his best runs of the year. Well done also to John Carey who recorded one of
his fastest times of his career in breaking the 35 minute barrier. Good
performances were also enjoyed by Vincent O’Neill, Danny McCarthy, Margaret
Twohig and Marion Cotter.

Novartis 5K
Now to Ringaskiddy where the popular Novartis 5K kick started a run of three
races in three days this week. Here the usual big entry took on the testing
5K route famous for it’s climb near the end. A big Midleton contingent,
mens’ captain Edmond O’Sullivan ensured morale was high and preparation was
right as his Midleton UDC squad travelled together to the venue. The pre
race tactics definitely paid off with the team scooping two team prizes.
Kathleen O’Connell, Neilus Aherne and Tom Cody were amongst our runners in
top form and were all rewarded with individual category prizes.

Shanagarry 5K
Shanagarry welcomed it’s usual sizeable Midleton AC gathering for the 25th
running of the festival 5K last evening. John Kearney’s long standing
course record of 15 minutes flat remains in tact on a night when 100
participants marked on all time high for the event. A total of 44 runners
from our club participated.
David Murphy from the juvenile wing emphasized his huge potential by
finishing 3rd in 17:26, a remarkable display on his first race after a break
from action. Regular speed merchants Marc Dalton (6th) and Darragh Canavan
(10th) again impressed whilst Sinead Kevany’s arrival at the club has seen
her make an instant impression winning the ladies race 18;45.
Category winner Tom Cody is surely on the brink of applying for planning
permission to extend his trophy cabinet after topping the Over 55’s whilst
junior athlete Michael Furlong, Mark Walsh, Vincent O’Neill, Barry Aherne,
John Carey, Simon Thompson, Paul Kierans, Donie O’Connell, Alan Kelleher and
Trish Macropoulos were amongst our crew to record very positive
performances.
FULL RESULTS ATTACHED Below
Other Races
Elsewhere there was plenty of other action to reflect on. News of the
Galtee Runners 8K in Mitchelstown THIS EVENING 7.30PM and Goleen to
Crookhaven 5 miler on SUNDAY NEXT 5PM can be found on the Midleton AC blog.
NEXT WEEK.
Again we would like to highlight especially to new members the many ways of
keeping in touch with club info and ongoing running details.
Just 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 Joint P.R.O John Cashman to avail of this
service.

Looking Ahead
Following next Wednesday's race in Cloyne, the West Waterford Series
concludes in Ardmore on the following Friday evening, where events get under
way over the 5 mile course at 7.30pm. Headquarters for the race is at
Ardmore GAA Club. On Sunday week next there is a 10K race in Ballyhooly
beginning at 12.30pm.
The Cork BHAA season continues on Wednesday 17th with the Army/Navy 5 mile
race taking place at the Naval Base - more info from Willie O’Riordan on
021-4514117. Then on Sunday

Longer Races
For anybody building up to the Dublin Marathon there is no shortage of ideal
races to choose from as the big day comes on the distant horizon. The
National Half Marathon takes place in Waterford on Saturday September 2nd,
the Cork Half Marathon is on in Blarney on Sunday September 11, the
Charleville Half Marathon on Sunday 18th, whilst the Cork to Cobh 15 Mile
Race will be held on Sunday October 2nd. - Best of luck to all of you who
are beginning the count down clock.

Finally some very important REMINDERS from fellow officers –
CLOTHING
Could all club members who have an outstanding account with the clothing
officer please clear it by month end.
I also have a number of rain jackets (zip replaced) that have to be
collected. You can contact Claire on 086 3327827 and arrange a suitable
time/date.
All club merchandise will be available on the opening night in September or
you can contact the above number at any time.

WEXFORD TRIP
Deadline Day is approaching as we need to notify the hotel. If you intend to
travel. Please e mail fergalomeara@hotmail.com ASAP.
Dates: Fri 9th and Sat 10th Sept. Venue: Wexford Race: 10k race starts on
Sat 10th at 5pm
Once numbers are finalised we will post travel arrangements etc...
Remember our club will host a BBQ in association with the juvenile section
later this month – final details of this event to follow shortly
Until next time ‘ keep on running’