Cork to Cobh 2018
This classic BHAA race is an all time favourite with many.
Maybe its because its just a very simple old fashioned metric run from one
place to another or possibly because its that time on the running calendar when
the popular marathons are within spitting distance, who knows.
Our 14 Midleton AC athletes, who rocked up this morning for the
9am start were blessed with a perfect morning, crisp and bright, perfect autumnal
weather. While we had a few rookies attempting their first C2C race, most were
Dublin/New York/Frankfurt marathon bound and using this as a long run training
session.
First to cross the 9 mile mark was Kevin Smith, very
comfortable and taking it easy. A pace well within his race pace and not a bead
of sweat on his brow. Kevin is looking physically very strong for Frankfurt in
4 weeks. Edwin Cashman passed the 9 mile mark high fiving and energised from
the MAC crowd. Given that Edwin clocked 15 miles the previous day, he didn’t
look like he was under any pressure.
Mick Murphy was next and looked like he was bursting to race
but restrained himself. Mark O Reilly and Helen Gilroy for the second weekend
running passed thereafter. Its at these
races when you know you are physically fit, when you can chat for 15 miles and
these two did just that. Suffice to say, they enjoyed their long run from C2C,
judging by the pictures. Dan Twohig was letting these two break the wind as he
trotted comfortably just behind them.
Not in his Midleton singlet, Brian Cott nearly escaped our
sights, but thankfully he alerted us just in time. Brian arrived at the finish
line in 1’57, his longest run since the marathon 4 years ago!
Following two great performances in the Dingle and Dungarvan
greenway halfs, Richard Power and Kevin Moran are peaking at just the right
time. Again both laughed and chatted passing by.
Gillian Bransfield and Maurice Ring completed their first
ever 15 miles and C2C today in 2’03 and 2’11 respectively. Gillian is in top
form at the moment and completed a great run in the cross country last weekend.
Evidence from today that Xcountry will really boast your running performance,
both enjoyed their run.
Our final three ladies arrived, surprise surprise, together,
Helen Sheehan, Mags Mulcahy and Paula O’Sullivan. They did Dublin last year and
are destined again for the big smoke in under 4 weeks time. They looked
confident and comfortable.
Well done to all our
supporters en route, a big clap of the back for helping these athletes along
the route.
Claire.
TRAINING
Training continues at the Cricket Field @ 6pm on Monday and we return to the 7pm in the Community Centre on next Wednesday. C25K continues at 6.30 in the Community Centre still a couple of places left. Info 0872403940 or email mdtacinfo@gmail.com
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME.
Top Of The World ( well almost)
This is surely the highest point in the world that the Midleton AC colours have even been seen. Big congrats to club member Margaret Jones on reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro. We are all totally proud of you.
C2C Cork to Cobh
Well done to all who ran the Cork To Cobh (15 miler) today we will have more detailed results later. We had a mighty crew doing it and look at all the smiles which show that we are doing something right in training if people can smile like that in the middle of a fifteen miler.
We had such a huge crowd out there supporting as well. It made one proud to be part of such a great club also thanks to all our members who stewarded.
Without the stewards there could be no race and without supporters the times would not be as good. Please email/ text me PBs etc 0872403940 or mdtacinfo@gmail.com.. Thanks to everyone who sent in photo's etc.
First Park Run
Ger O'Regan did his first Park Run in Killarney on Saturday.
Best of luck to all running this weekend especially the Cork 2 Cobh crew.
Cross Country
The County Novice Cross Country Championships takes place on Sunday, 7 October. Entry deadline is Monday, 1 October. If you would like to run there or have any questions about it, please let me know.
Kind regards
Sally
(087 2265857)
