WEEKEND RUNAROUND

NEWSFLASH

MIDLETON o/50 MEN TAKE SILVER

Word just in is that Midleton AC O/50 men took silver yesterday in the Munster Masters in Beauford. Stanislaw Byczek,Edmond O'Sullivan and Neilus Aherne. They were beaten by Leevale AC by only four points. These guys had no warm up,no walk around the course They arrived in the nick of time and went straight from the bus to the start line.Imagine what they would do if they had a proper warm up and knew the course.Led home by Stanislaw Byczek having a powerful run as always he was closely followed by Edmond O'Sullivan getting his new spikes dirty but having the race of his life.I have been watching this man run for over twenty years but he has taken to cross country like a duck to water they were followed by Neilus Aherne who has never ran a poor race in his life.
Also the lads were on the Cork team that is why they are not wearing the Midleton AC vests. 
Well done lads we are all proud of you.

The Silver Medalists Stanislaw, Neilus and Edmond

Beauford Munster Masters Cross Country.

Here again we saw some fantastic running from our club members with many of them representing Cork as well as Midleton.
Our ladies were the first off and were led home by a brilliant run by Helen Gilroy who surpassed herself in beating many of her road rivals she was followed home by Anna Doris who had a fine run her first since Dublin Marathon and she was followed by the ever solid Joan Hough. Our ladies came fourth which is a great result but sad in that they were originally given third place. Helen also scored on the Cork Team O/35 team whilst Joan was 2nd O/55 individual.
Our men equally did very well and were led home by Capt. Noel O'Regan followed by Stanislaw Byczek both having a great battle followed by Edmond O'Sullivan having the run of his life in his new spikes followed by Neilus Aherne, Sean O'Sullivan and James Moore. Some of these guys never ran cross country before this season and from one who has watched more seasons than most this augers very well for the future of cross country in the club.
They all ran super especially considering they were delayed in getting to the course and had only time to hop out of the bus stick on their numbers and run.No time for a warm up or a walk around the course.
I have not got the full results for the men yet but am hopeful of medals especially from the O/50 team of Stanislaw, Edmond and Neilus.

Danny

Waterford Half Marathon

Sheila Buckley again excelled herself in having another well deserved PB here today Sunday returning a fantastic time of 1.31.05 This is really excellent running.
Others who had good runs there today were (times approx as reported) were Bernie Twomey 1.49.48 another PB she seems to be collecting them at every race these days and Aoife Fouhy 1.56 plus Aidan O'Herlihy a fine time of 1.44.
I dont know if we had others there as yet but if there were please send us in your results if you want them mentioned.

Killarney Update
There is something in the Kerry Air

Today saw some great running from our crew that went back to Killarney for the 5Km Feet First.
Margaret Jones is realy burning rubber by getting a new PB by 14 seconds and came 1st O/40 Whilst the very solid John Dunphy also got a new PB in 17.53 and came 3rd o/40 and Paul Spiteri was our first man home in a great time of 17.37 again a new PB and came 12th overall.
Well done all.

Anyone else who ran here or elsewhere please let us know. mdtacinfo@gmail.com

Danny

Cross Country Update Urgent

Hi all, 
I received the following message today:
 
Due to a change in circumstances all master athletes should check in with Mary Meagher at Beaufort Community hall before going to the course.
 
Regards,
Sally


Best of luck to everyone running this weekend including those heading back again to the Feet First Killarney 5Km. the Waterford Half Marathon and the Cross Country in Beauford on Sunday.

Christmas Party Saturday 21st Dec

We will start collecting from next Monday 2nd Dec at club training for anyone who wants to attend the Midleton AC Christmas Party on Saturday 21st Dec in the Midleton Park Hotel.

We will have a sit down meal at 8pm and the annual club awards will also be presented on the night. Entertainment is to follow with a disco and bar extension until 2am on the night. It should be a great event this year with a full attendance predicted so please sign up ASAP to avoid missing out.

We are limited to 90 places in the room for the sit down meal so like previous years we have to give preference to club members. We also have to have a deadline date for people signing up so we can cater for everyone. 

Please sign up by Monday night 16th December at the latest if you are attending. 

Prices are: 

Member €20

Guest/Partner €30

We will take names &amt; full payment of guests/partners at sign up but we cannot confirm attendance until the sign up deadline is reached. If you are signing up a guest/partner it is best to get them on the list straight away.

Collectors

Monday nights 6pm

UCC Track:  Fergal

Midleton Collage:  Ber Twomey/Danny Mc Carthy

Wednesday night @ 6pm Danny McCarthy

Wednesday nights @ 7pm Colette/Sinead

Midleton Comm Center:  

Please note: Full payment is required when signing up as we wont be collecting any money on the night.

Fergal

Directions to Cross Country on Sunday

The start time of the races on Sunday is fairly unclear at this stage.  Some of the forms say 2.00 pm, some say 2.45 pm and a notice on the County Board website said 1.45 today.  I think to be on the safe side we should assume a 1.45 pm start, although the women's race is almost certainly on first.  I plan to be there by 12.45 at the latest and will have the numbers. Remember your Midleton AC singlets, although those running on the Cork team will be given Cork singlets which must be worn. Please bring pins for the numbers too.

Directions (thanks to Joan Hough!)
Beaufort is about 6 or 7 miles outside Killarney.  So, when approaching Killarney take the Ring Road and follow the N72 road and signs for Killorglin.  You will first pass Killarney Golf Club, then the village of Fossa and the sign to the Gap of Dunloe. Keep on the N72 and after about 2 miles you will come across a garage on your right.  Directly opposite the garage there is a road to the left going across a bridge and Beaufort is signposted.  About a half a mile or so up the road turn right and head for the Community Centre, the course is beyond this.

See you all on Sunday!

Sally

Weekly Training Schedule

Monday night 6.00pm-7.00pm Midleton College Hockey Pitch or The Maradyke Running track UCC (Official Club Training)
 
Tuesday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Wednesday night 6.00pm-7.00pm and 7.00pm-8.00pm Midleton Community Centre (Official Club Training)
 
Thursday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Saturday morning 9.00am Midleton CBS or 9am in The Curragh Woods (Official Club Training) also Beginners Group @ 10 am Bailick Car Park

 
Sunday morning 9.00am outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 

***Munster Masters XC Beaufort Co. Kerry 1st December 2013*** The County teams for the various age groups are listed below. Race start is down on forms as 2:45 but be wary enough as earlier races may be run off quite quickly so arrive in plenty of time. Please let me know if you cant make it Sunday as I can replace you on team if your not running. Ladies O/35 Cork Team Rosaleen MacKeown Leevale AC Helen Leonard Leevale AC Annette Quaid Leevale AC Anna Doris Midleton AC Helen Gilroy Midleton AC Anne Wolfe St. Finbarrs AC Gillian Cotter St. Finbarrs AC Sharon Woods Mallow AC Noreen Harvey Mallow AC (4 to score) Ladies O/45 Cork Team Mary Murphy St. Finbarrs AC Angela McEvoy St. Finbarrs AC Mary Sweeney St. Finbarrs AC Margo Dinan St. Finbarrs AC Fionnula Desmond Leevale AC Ann Moore Leevale AC Carmel Parnell Leevale AC Kathleen O'Brien East Cork AC Joan Hough Midleton AC Clotilde Fitzgibbon Grange-Fermoy AC Carmel Crowley Bandon AC (3 to score) Mens O/35 Cork Team Cillian O'Tuama Leevale AC Donal Coffey Leevale AC Martin McCarthy Leevale AC Colm Moore Leevale AC Michael Morgan St. Finbarrs AC Rory O'Sullivan St. Finbarrs AC Trevor Woods St. Finbarrs AC Alex O'Shea St. Finbarrs AC Shane Simcox Mallow AC Roy Fahy East Cork AC Frank Hayes East Cork AC Michael Dullea Skibbereen AC subs: John O'Connell, Brian Carr (4 to score) Mens O/50 Cork Team Neilus Aherne Midleton AC Stanislaw Byczek Midleton AC Edmund O'Sullivan Midleton AC Wille Hayes St. Finbarrs AC Maurice Tobin Grange-Fermoy AC Noel Curtin Youghal AC Eamon McEvoy St. Finbarrs AC Mark Bickerdike Leevale AC Colm Murphy Leevale AC John Collins Leevale AC Pat Murphy Eagle AC Joe Murphy Eagle AC (3 to score)

Ireland's 1st Ever Indoor Marathon & Relay

Ireland's 1st ever Indoor Marathon will be held in Midleton, Co.Cork on Saturday, February 22nd, 2014 at 9am.

There are only fifty places available so it is advised to enter early.

The event is open to 18 year olds and over, the entry fee is €50, the majority of which is going directly to 'East Cork Rapid Response'.

The First Indoor Marathon in Ireland is now also open to relay teams of two to five people per team. This will allow for people who wish to run a half marathon or run as part of a team to complete a marathon;  the minimum being 5.2 miles. The entry fee for a two person team will be €25 per person and €20 per person for teams of three or more. Applications to be made via the Tri ‘n Run facebook page

The route, unlike any other in the country, is circa 160 laps of the Midleton Community College corridors with entertainment and refreshments being provided along the way. It is guaranteed to be a very different and unique event!

To register, or to get further details, check out the 'Tri 'n Run' facebook page.

This sounds like a fun event and well worth supporting a very good local cause.

Danny

Cross Country Next Sunday Beauford Co Kerry
Come On Support Your Team

Good luck to our teams running in the Munster masters cross country championships in Beaufort, Co. Kerry next Sunday.  The teams are as follows:

Over 50's men

Stan Byczek
Neilus Aherne
Edmond O'Sullivan


Over 35's men

James Moore
Noel O'Regan
Sean O'Sullivan
Eoin Murphy


Over 35's women

Joan Hough
Anna Doris
Helen Gilroy

Stan, Neilus, Edmond, Joan, Anna and Helen are all on the County team as well as representing the club.  
Good luck to you all!

Sally 
Team Manager

NEWSFLASH

The Word Is OUT

Well done to Paul Spiteri who got his first FIRST this weekend when he won the Park Run in Macroom. Unfortunately modesty did not allow him to tell us but the grapevine works wonders.It just shows all the hard work he has been putting in between cross country ,track and road has started paying off. Well Paul we are all delighted for you and may it be the first of many.

Danny

WEEKEND RUNAROUND

Reindeer Run

Well done to Christopher McCarthy who came 4th in the 5km race and to Bernie Twomey who again got a new PB in the 10Km race. Bernie is running brilliant at the moment as she got a PB as well last weekend in Killarney as well.
The course seems to have been hard to follow again which is a pity considering the cost of entry and seeing as the Run In The Dark had similar problems last week. I really hope that these fund raising races start considering the runners as they deserve better rather than the money they are making no matter how deserving the cause.

Danny

Best of luck to everyone running this weekend.Please keep the blog posted mdtacinfo@gmail.com All reports welcome.

News

To all members:

In 2014 there will be a change to the current payment format in the club in relation to both the annual registration fee and the ongoing training fees. The committee has come to the decision that from January 2014 the €2 charge for training will be discontinued. Instead of this charge, the annual registration fee will be €70.

We are changing the format in order to simplify matters and to eliminate the extra work involved in collection of a training fee per session.  This is largely due to the time consuming jobs of collecting the money and getting it to the bank.  Bagging and handing in the money to the bank is very time consuming.

This increase will be purely to cover the cost of the training venues used on Monday and Wednesday nights.

For a member who trains once a week with the club this represents a saving of approximately €60 per annum. For those members who train twice a week the savings are in excess of €150 per annum. We will continue to offer a very attractive annual rate for juveniles and also the unemployed of €25.

While the fee will no longer be collected it will still be necessary for each member to sign in at each training session.  This is for club records and insurance purposes.

Up until now the club has heavily subsidised the club gear.   Under the new system the gear will not be subsidised by the club. However, as these are mainly once off purchases we feel that it is a fairer system that each person should pay for his/her own gear rather than have it subsidised by those members who come regularly to training.

The annual registration fee will be collected at training from the beginning of January.  For insurance purposes payment must be made by 31 January. We are conscious that this is a larger sum to pay upfront.  If any member is having difficulty in making the payment, please contact Danny or any other committee member in confidentiality.

If anyone has comments or queries on the above, please contact Noel or Sally for clarification.

Christmas Dinner

The date for the Midleton AC annual Christmas dinner is Saturday, 21 December, so make sure this date is in your diaries.  It will take place in the Midleton Park Hotel.  Further information will be available shortly and bookings will be taken.

During the course of that evening the club awards will be announced and presented.  This year, as in the past couple of years, we are looking for nominations for the various categories, from you the members.  Please look out for forms at training in the coming weeks and make sure to nominate the club member you think most deserving of a particular award. It is not necessary to fill in all categories.

Training over the Christmas period

Community Hall - last day before Christmas will be Wednesday, 18 December, recommencing on Wednesday 8 January.

Midleton College - last day before Christmas will be Monday, 16 December, recommencing on Monday, 6 January.

Mardyke - last day before Christmas will be Monday, 16 December, recommencing on Monday, 6 January.

Cross Country URGENT

We Need Names Now You Can Change Your Mind Later
Munster Masters - Entries are due in the next few days for the Munster master cross country championships which will be held on 1 December in Beaufort, Co. Kerry at about 2.00 pm.  The women's team categories are over 35 and over 45 with 3 to score on each team.  The women's race is 4000 m.The men's categories are over 35 (4 to score) and over 50 (3 to score).  The men's race is 7000m.  I hope we will be able to enter teams in all four competitions.  If you are interested in taking part please let me know as soon as possible.  If anyone is unsure of their availability I can put their name down anyway just in case as 12 athletes can be entered on each team.

East Cork Senior
The East Cork senior cross country will take place on Sunday, 24 November in Carrignavar at approximately 12.30 pm.  The distances will be about 6000m for the women and 10,000 m for the men.  The races may be slightly shorter, but definitely not longer!  There is no need to enter beforehand.  Athletes can just turn up on the day and it would be great as a training run for anyone running in the Munster masters.

Sally
087 2265857

Reindeer  Fun Run In Fota

Below is the link for the RNLI Reindeer Run which will take place this Sunday in Fota House and Gardens.  I would be delighted if you would bring it to the attention of your fellow athletes in Midleton/East Cork as it is a lovely course and a great fun day in aid of  a super cause!  Place still available in the 1k Santa Saunter, 5k and 10K walk or run.  Registration closes online this Friday evening however, if you hear of anyone who maybe interested in taking part after that just give me a bell as I'm looking after the registration of the event.

Anyone who misses the closing date for entry should contact club Vice Captain Kevin Smith @ 0879716372
Full Details at
http://www.fitmagazine.ie/events/race/rnli-reindeer-run-cork

Gauntlet Half Marathon

Report just in. John Carey did the Gauntlet Half Marathon in Kerry last Sunday where he came 5th in his age cat. in 1.47 over a very tough course.
Well done John

Update on Killarney 5Km

Margaret Jones 1st O/40
Kathleen O'Connell 1st O/60
Donie O'Connell 3rd O/60
Well done all.

As always anyone that wants their races reported on Please send in a report and we will be happy to publish what you send in.  e mail mdtacinfo@gmail.com 
Danny

Weekly Training Schedule

Monday night 6.00pm-7.00pm Midleton College Hockey Pitch or The Maradyke Running track UCC (Official Club Training)
 
Tuesday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Wednesday night 6.00pm-7.00pm and 7.00pm-8.00pm Midleton Community Centre (Official Club Training)
 
Thursday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Saturday morning 9.00am Midleton CBS or 9am in The Curragh Woods (Official Club Training) also Beginners Group @ 10 am Bailick Car Park

 
Sunday morning 9.00am outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 

Cross Country URGENT

Munster Masters - Entries are due in the next few days for the Munster master cross country championships which will be held on 1 December in Beaufort, Co. Kerry at about 2.00 pm.  The women's team categories are over 35 and over 45 with 3 to score on each team.  The women's race is 4000 m.The men's categories are over 35 (4 to score) and over 50 (3 to score).  The men's race is 7000m.  I hope we will be able to enter teams in all four competitions.  If you are interested in taking part please let me know as soon as possible.  If anyone is unsure of their availability I can put their name down anyway just in case as 12 athletes can be entered on each team.

East Cork Senior
The East Cork senior cross country will take place on Sunday, 24 November in Carrignavar at approximately 12.30 pm.  The distances will be about 6000m for the women and 10,000 m for the men.  The races may be slightly shorter, but definitely not longer!  There is no need to enter beforehand.  Athletes can just turn up on the day and it would be great as a training run for anyone running in the Munster masters.

Sally
087 2265857

WEEKEND RUNAROUND
Inter Counties X country

Michelle Kenny had another great run today in the inter counties Cross Country Championships where she helped the Cork Team get the Bronze.She ran 30.31 which over a cross country course which  is a great time for 5 Miles on the roads not alone cross country.

Sixmilebridge Half Marathon

Well done to John Dunphy who if there was an award for bravery he would win it hands down.That would be for a man wearing the Midleton colours in Sixmilebridge today where he ran a superb time of 1.30.12 in the half marathon.Unfortunately our hurlers did not do as well.
As John says its a shame about the colours on the medal especially for a Corkman.
Killarney Update

Fantastic running all round in Killarney with loads of PBs so proud of everyone and a huge thank you from everyone to Mike Dolphin who organised the whole thing to run like clockwork. Results can be got from Precision Timing or the Feet First Facebook page.Sheila Buckley had another fantastic run to come second(she came first in the Run In The Dark last Wed night if they managed to get the results right) closely followed by a brilliant run from Helen Gilroy Our first man home was Mike Dolphin but let the photo's speak for themselves.Thanks again Mike for a brilliant weekend.

After that as Boss Man Mike says "what happens on tour stays on tour" but lets just say we all met up at 8am Sunday morning and ran the course again.

Mount Oval 6Mile

Christopher McCarthy had a great run here today over a very tough course clocking a time of 43.02 which on this course is excellent.
and the great Neilus Aherne took 2nd O/55 whilst Matt Chojan did 38:12 and finished in 23rd position.

KILLARNEY 5 Km

Good luck to all the crew travelling with the club on our annual outing to run this 5km in Killarney @11am on Sat..Its going to be an early start with the bus leaving Mdt Park Hotel at 8.15.Killarney wont know what hit it when it will see the mass of Mdt AC singlets.

Six Mile Bridge Half Marathon

Best of luck to club member John Dunphy who is running this race.John who is running better than ever since coming back into the fold had a great run the other night in the Run In The Dark where he go a new PB (38.39) for the 10Km..

Mount Oval 6 Mile

This race takes place Sun Morning @ 11am organised by the BHAA it is a really lovely run with lots of great prizes and great grub after.Only thing there are a few hills so be prepared for them but then there are some nice downhills also. Well worth doing.

Inter Counties X Country

Best of luck to Cork and Michelle Kenny in the Inter County Cross Country Championships next Sunday

Danny

Weekly Training Schedule

Monday night 6.00pm-7.00pm Midleton College Hockey Pitch or The Maradyke Running track UCC (Official Club Training)
 
Tuesday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Wednesday night 6.00pm-7.00pm and 7.00pm-8.00pm Midleton Community Centre (Official Club Training)
 
Thursday night 6.00pm meet outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 
Saturday morning 9.00am Midleton CBS or The Curragh Woods  also Beginners Group 10 am Bailick Car Park
 
Sunday morning 9.00am outside Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre
 

WEEKEND RUNAROUND

Cross Country Castlelyons

Michelle Takes Munster Bronze

                                                            Well done to all our crew who braved the terrible conditions out there today which were even worse for the runners as they has to contend with a very cut up and slippy course after the juvenile races being on first. Michelle Kenny was our first lady home and she finished Third over all. Running strong all the way the leader led from start to finish about 30 mtrs ahead of 2nd and 3rd who were neck and neck until the final hundred meters. Michelle had come off a very heavy track session yesterday and felt the effects of it today as she had recently beaten both of the girls who were ahead of her today but still she ran a very fine race and hopefully will get a gold medal with the Cork Team

Helen Gilroy came next running a powerful strong race and gaining all the way never faltering for a minute to show what a superb athlete she is. Joanne O'Mahony came next again running very well and struggling with the conditions to come through in style. Maggie Chojan came next also running with Cork allowed her strength to carry her round whilst she was followed by Trish Murphy who seems to relish the tough going and was gaining places right up to the finish.

Our men were out in strength too and were led home by  Capt. Noel O'Regan again showing why he is such a fine runner whilst letting his experience show he constantly gained places throughout the race. He was followed by club cross country coach Matt Chojan who was getting stronger as the race progressed. Fergal O'Meara came next running a powerful race and again progressing as the race went on showing what a very fine athlete he is. Next came the battle of the giants Castlemartyr versus Ladysbridge. James Moore and Neilus Aherne running together most of the way with neither athlete able to break away with James showing how he has progressed since he first donned his spikes in Carrignavar only a couple of months ago he finally overcame the mighty Neilus by a couple of meters in the end. A special word of thanks must go to Sally Drennan who organised all the entries and was today waiting in the wind and rain with the numbers for the runners. I will post full results when to hand.

Great Railway Run (25k Route)
Sheila Buckley 4th Lady Home

We had a few runners here today with reports of a mighty run again by Sheila Buckley she came a very good 4th Lady overall a great reward for all the hard work she has put in. It is wonderful to see someone reap the benifit of proper training and hard work and no one deserves her recent success as much as Sheila..
Another great run was run by Fionan O'hAodain who did 2h 20m which is fine running by any standards. He was well supported all the way round by clubmate Joseph Fouhy who ran the last couple of hundred meters with him. 
Any others that ran please report in.

Another fine run by Christopher McCarthy who ran 43:46 in the 10k Great Railway Run 

 

Dungarvan 10 Now Full
No more unless you are elite.

The big one this weekend for the club is the Munster Intermediate Cross Country Championships which takes place in Castlelyons. The following are the declared runners for the club.

Teams for the Munster Intermediate cross country in Castlelyons on Sunday, 10 November:

Men's team

James Moore
Neilus Aherne
Stan Byczek
Noel O'Regan
Matt Chojan
Fergal O'Meara

Women's team

Trish Murphy
Helen Gilroy
Michelle Kenny
Joanne Mahony
Anna Doris
Maggie Chojan

There are four to score in each team. The women's race takes place at approximately 2.00 pm and is 5000m.  The men's race will be at approximately 2.15 pm and is 8000m.

As Castlelyons is only out the road about 15 mins we ask as many as possible to come and support your club and also you get to see some very fine athletes in action. 

There is also a 5Km race in Brickey (just outside Dungarvan) on Sunday morning.

Anyone else running anywhere please send us in the details so we can report on it. mdtacinfo@gmail.com


New Pilates Course Starting

New pilates course will start again in Ballintotis on so if you are interested in strengthening your core, improving your posture, balance and coordination or just simply want to try something new please text me on 0872150946 - MattTuesday 12th of November at 7.30pm

6 week course - 75euro ( Midleton AC members - 60 )
www.mattpilates.com
www.facebook.com/mattpilates

Danny