Congratulations to the winners and see you all in the next Meet and Train series. The dates of the races should be known shortly.

Report by Natalia

The Meet & Train Cross Country Series concluded on Sunday (Feb. 7th) with Swords once again the venue. Although the course was quite muddy surely I wasnt the only one who preferred that to the freezing cold of a fortnight ago. Congratulations to Edel Madigan who won the race, and completed the Series sweep by winning each of the four races. (joining our own Breda Browne in the record to accopmplish this rare feat)
With strong runs were Susan McDonnel in third and Ruth Kelly who showed a great spirit finishing fourth after taking a fall in the opening lap. Also with top ten finishes were Louise Nolan (in fifth) and Mairead O’Callaghan (in sixth)
Well done to all the girls who ran and see you on prizegiving and relay on 21 February in Irishtown.

Race Report by
Natalia Sokoowska

The second Women’s Meet and Train Cross Country race of the season was held on Sunday, November 22 at Tymon Park. Although, thankfully, the rain held off for the race, the wind certainly didn’t and that combined with the effects of a week of torrential downpour didn’t make for great running conditions – ladies don’t forget to wash your spikes after this one!

Despite the wind and mud there was a great showing and the race was very well organized. Kudos to all the Sportsworld stewards and supporters who cheered and steered everyone through the course – and also to those who provided much appreciated refreshments afterwards!

It was a great day for Sportsworld with 4 finishers in the top 5. Edel Madigan scored another first place leading the field from very early on. Ruth Kelly came in second – an outstanding performance in her first ever cross country race. Louise Nolan followed in third and Mairead O’Callaghan in fifth. Congratulations to all who finished the race and looking forward to the next race of the series in January!

Report By
Mairead O’Callaghan

Please contact Steven Willoughby (085-7305477) or Paddy Lynch for more details.

The Meet and Train Cross Country Series kicked off on Sunday, Nov 8th in Lucan with a record turn out of 144 runners, which also included a record 8 teams entered from Sportsworld.

On the crisp and clear day the weather and the condition of the course were a pleasent surprise given the rains of the previous days. With Edel Madigan and Maraid O’Callaghan making the front running the Red & White figured prominently throughout the two mile event,in the end Sportsworld would take 5 of the top 10 places. Edel Madigan (1st) and Maraid O’Callaghan (2nd) both showed fine form to claim the top two spots. Well done also to Breda Brown (4th) who showed a return to form having a strong run, Ciara Foster (5th) and Ann Higgins (10th) who rounded out the top ten. Congratulations to all that finished the race and special thanks to those who came along to cheer us on!

From my personal point of view it was a great experience. Being in the running club only since August it was my first cross country race so it was interesting to participate in the event which is so different to the road race! It was a great challenge and a chance to learn something new too. For example what ‘spikes’ are?. And that I definitely need a pair of these before the next Meet and Train which, hosted by Sportsworld, will take place in Tymon Park on 22nd Nov.

Full team & individual results available here.

Report By
Natalia Sokolowska

Apologies for any spelling mistakes. If your name is not on the list and you want to be please contact Paddy or Emily. Best of luck in the races.

8 Nov Griffeen Park, Lucan
22 Nov Tymon Park, Templeogue
17 Jan Swords
7 Feb St Anne’s Park, Raheny (tbc)
21 Feb Fun relay and league prizegiving; venue to be decided.

All runs start 11am. Newcomers both individuals and groups are more than welcome. The usual gold, silver and bronze team categories will apply giving everyone a chance to win a prize; teams of six with four to count.
Entry for the league is just Eu20 per person – great value and the ideal way to monitor your fitness over the winter. Register at Lucan before the first race.

Congratulations to all the teams who took part in this years ( 2008-2009 ) cross country and road races.

The ladies teams achieved 1st in DIAMOND, 1st in GOLD and 1st in SILVER in the cross country, and 1st and 2nd in GOLD, 1st SILVER and 1st BRONZE in the road races.

Keep on running,
Paddy

PS – Remember the fundraiser for myasthenia gravis association in the club house this evening.

Here are the Sportsworld places for the Phoenix Park Final

1st and 2nd in Gold.
1st in Silver.
and are waiting for the bronze results (hopefully another 1st)

Meet And Train – Phoenix Park 2009

Paddy

Results

2 > Stephenie Bergin
3 > Edel Madigan
4 > Ciara Foster
5 > Louise Bruton
8 > Susan McDonnell
9 > Ann Higgins
12 > Catherine O’Neill
13 > Helen Dixon
14 > Eileen Dalton
16 > Irene O’Connor
20 > Ann Sweeney
26 > Karen O’Connor
29 > Breda Browne
33 > Tara Quirke
35 > Anna Delaney
36 > Aileen Melody
37 > Deirdre Shannon
38 > Louise Courell
39 > Caroline Warton
43 > Fiona McManus
57 > Claire Rowley
61 > Sinead Mc Gonagle
62 > Catherine Gilmore
66 > Teresa Brennan
68 > Cliona O’Riordan
69 > Val Lacey
71 > Louise Flood >
72 > Nicola O’Brien
81 > Jenny Maher
88 > Deirdre Mullen
98 > Louhons Delair
102 > Maria Finnegan
106 > Petrina Mulroe
121 > Yvonne Callis
124 > Maura Maughan

35 Ladies running – could someone describe the event in a short report?

2 > Stephenie Bergin
4 > Louise Bruton
6 > Ciara Foster
7 > Orlagh Fleming
8 > Susan Mc Donnell
9 > Catherine O’Neill
10 > Orla Jordan
13 > Irene O’Connor
17 > Eileen Dalton
20 > Breda Browne
21 > Ann Sweeney
22 > Louise Courell
34 > Karen O’Connor
35 > Deirdre Shannon
37 > Tara Quirke
40 > Fiona McManus
49 > Aileen Melody
51 > Caroline Warton
56 > Val Lacey
59 > Catherine Gilmore
65 > Cliona O’Riordan
66 > Sinead McGonagle
68 > Teresa Brennan
70 > Jenny Maher
85 > Laurence Delair
88 > Petrina Mulroe
94 > Maria Finnegan
97 > Deirdre Mullen
114 > Yvonne Callis
115 > Maura Maughan