from Munster Express Over 550 runners took to the streets of Waterford recently for the 10 mile Run For Life race which helped raise over €250,000 for the building of a new Cancer care Centre in Waterford. The morning started off nice and bright but was very windy and most of the runners were fortunate enough to be almost finished the race by the time the heavy rains came but it made for a miserable day for the many walkers who got caught out in it. It was great to see so many spectators lining the run route on such a horrible day giving their support to everyone.
Very little separated the 1st three home from the club with Colin Fanning having a great run to finish in 1.07.53 with Michael Moloney not far behind in 1.09.00 and Dermot Power coming home in 1.09.43.
Pat Giles also put in a great performance to finish in 1.12.29 with Brian Russell next home in 1.17.14. Ann Hennebry and Norma Goggin ran most of the way together but the last mile of the race which was very windy and up a slight hill was too much for Norma who fell behind a little with Ann finishing in 1.18.27 and Norma in 1.19.20. Gavin Quinlan was delighted with his race to finish in 1.22.59.
Next home was Caroline Russell who, up to a few months ago was only running half this distance so it was a great achievement for her to run the 10 miles today in 1.28.58.
Winter Training
Now that the Triathlon season is over for this year we have changed our training schedule which now includes long runs and cycles at the weekends and various sessions during the week including circuit training, spinning classes, track sessions, swimming and the annual Winter League which resumes again on Thurs. 6th November.
It won’t be long before next years race season begins again with some of the early Duathlons on next February.
For further information on any training please contact Helen on 087 6202349.