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MASON’S MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COLLIGAN LEAGUE. ANOTHER BIG TURNOUT FOR ROUND TWO. Mason’s Mortgages and Financial Services Running league is growing in popularity with round two having a total of 112 participants taking part in the three routes on offer. This is the biggest number in the history of the league and serves to prove just how well suited this league actually is to all sorts of runners. We were lucky once again that the weather conditions were in our favour and all in all it was a lovely evening for a run. It was great to see so many new faces willing to come along and to give the running a go and even better that they all seemed to enjoy it. We all have to start somewhere and Colligan is a great place for doing just that. You will always find that there are plenty in the same boat as yourself and plenty to provide a bit of support and encouragement along the way. As usual proceedings got underway at 6.15, helped out by league sponsor Mark Mason. This is Mark’s second year on board as sponsor of this league and his support and contribution really makes the league the success that it is. In each of the routes, the numbers were up on the previous week and the times were down which means we must all be doing something right. There is a great sense of achievement to be felt leaving Colligan, knowing that you achieved your target, be it the 2 laps, the five miles or those steep hills. We have now reached half-way in this four week league with tonight being the penultimate night. Time flies when you’re having fun, especially going up the hills! The league tables themselves are beginning to take shape and the next two nights should be interesting to watch. There is still plenty of room for more to come along and join in in the experience. You need not have ran any previous night to run tonight or any other night. Registration begins in the wood at 5.45 p.m. this evening with a 6.15 p.m. start. The entry fee is €2 and all are welcome. Water is provided at the finish for all runners.
JASON TRAVERS QUICKENS. Numbers were up from 3 participants to 7 in the men’s two lap league. Jason Travers who was in second place the previous week ran a great race and led the field home in a time of 17.40, almost a minute quicker than round one. Yevgeniy Chizhikov improved by three seconds to clock 17.43 and claimed second place. Both Jason and Yevgeniy are on three points a piece now so tonight’s run is crucial for these two in determining the overall men’s winner in the two lap league. Newcomers to the two lap league were Paul Curtin (19.56), Richie Power (22.00), Pearse Moloney (22.32), Andrew Comiskey (24.08) and Martin Quinlan (25.01). FIVE FLAT COURSE. FINBARR HOLDS THE KEY. The five mile flat course had 8 men and 6 women take part. Although we call it the five mile flat course and which it is flat relative to the hills, it still has a bit of a climb through the wood. It’s a very short climb so don’t let that put you off. Declan McGrath was first home for the second week in a row, followed by Paul Brunnock. Tomas Coleman was third home in a time of 34.02. Finbarr Kelly who’s still on a high from having found his keys ran a blinder and clocked 34.21, a big improvement from 35.37 the previous week. Newcomers to the 5 mile flat and who ran very well indeed were Killian Carroll(35.10), Donagh Cummins (36.30) and Oliver Mannion (38.51).
PAULA NUGENT SHOWS HUGE IMPROVEMENT. If you fancy a challenge and are free on a Wednesday evening then there’s no better place to be than in Colligan Woods for the run up the hills. For round 2 we had a total of 77 men and women take on this challenge. The hills are tough but an integral part of any training regime and when they’re done and you can finally get your breath, you will be glad that you did them. Hill running increases strength, stamina and endurance and really pays come race day so bear that in mind on those steep climbs. SPONSORS. Many thanks once again to our league sponsor, Mark Mason of Mason’s Mortgages and Financial Services of Cappoquin for his generous sponsorship of this league. It’s great to have Mark on board as sponsor again this year as he is a very loyal supporter of local athletics. Mark was present on the night to help with the running of the league and for this we are very grateful.
The Annual St.Senans Open sports were held over the bank holiday weekend on the Monday and both the Juvenile and Senior club had athletes participating. In the Senior Men’s 3.000 meters Raivis Zakis took the honours on the grass track which was a change from his usual road racing exploits, There was quite a strong field here with Sean McGrath East Cork 2nd.In the Junior Ladies race it was a 1-2 for the club when Elma Nugent was 1st and club mate Jenny Hurley 2nd both running a very good paced race, likewise in the Junior Men’s race over 3.000 Meters the distance was no problem for Declan Power who took the top spot with a fine performance. Well done to all and to the many Juveniles who participated also. 2008 EMERALD FINANCIAL CLUB ANNUAL NOW ON SALE. The clubs 2008 Annual was launched during the week and is a most for all local running enthusiasts. Kindly sponsored by Emerald Financial the club Annual cover’s all club activities and much more besides during the past year 2007.Editor Dermot Dwyer has put pain staking hours of work in behind the computer for this publication of which all at the club are most grateful. The content shows an array of articles submitted by club members and a fine collection of club photos are also in the publication. Out thanks once again to our Annual sponsor’s John Organ and Brian Byrne of Emerald Financial without their support it would not be possible to publish such a record of the clubs activities, indeed it is a very important record to have of what was an outstanding year for the club in 2007. Priced at a nominal 5 Euro it is great value for anyone with an interest in the clubs activities, the Annual is on sale at Ger Wyley Sports and Albert Mc Grath Newsagents Mitchell St.This is a limited edition so get your copy to-day. COMMITTEE MEETING. The senior clubs monthly meeting will be held tomorrow night at 8.30 PM in Minnie’s Bar, Abbeyside. WATERFORD AC 4 MILE ROAD RACE THIS SUNDAY. Waterford AC are holding their inaugural 4-mile road race on Sunday next 6th April in the city with an 11 AM starting time. Registration will take place at Dooley’s Hotel on the Quay from 9.30 AM and refreshments and prizes will be awarded in Dooley’s after the race. Please note this is an A to B course starting on the Quay by the Bridge and finishing at the R.S.C.on the Cork road. RUNNING QUOTE. Just remember this. No one ever won the olive wreath with an impressive training diary. Declan Power. UPCOMING FIXTURES. Wednesday April 02nd Mason Mortgages and Financial Colligan Fit4life league 6.15 pm
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