Several 24/7 club members travelled to Athy, Co. Kildare to take on both Double Olympic Distance and Sprint triathlons on Saturday.
TriAthy
Nick Fowell and Alaistair Hetherington took on the Double Olympic distance- a 3k swim, 80k bike and 20k run event. Nick had a fantastic race, finishing a very impressive 9th overall.
Nick had a superb swim of 51:09 and a brilliant bike split of 2:15:37 followed by a 1:28:21 run to cross the finish line in a time of 4:39:18, picking up 2nd place in the M45-49 category.
Just 17seconds separated Nick and the M45-49 winner Dave Murphy. Impressive form from Nick ahead of Ironman Copenhagen on 18th August. Alaistair Hetherington is also Copenhagen bound and he too had a brilliant race. Exiting the water in a time of 1:11:02, Alaistair went onto to have a brilliant bike split of 2:42:43 before completing the 20km run in 1:50:29. Alaistair crossed the line in a total time of 5:51:04.
Georgina Dill chose TriAthy for her very first sprint race. Despite having a shaky start to the swim Georgina had a great swim time of 19:03 and went onto finish her debut sprint in a fantastic time of 1:38:40.
Sheral Hetherington also took on the sprint event. Sheral also swam very well, exiting the water in a time of 19:56 before a strong 46:05 bike split. Sheral finished in a total time of 1:55:12.
Cuilcagh Sprint Triathlon
Closer to home, Niamh McDaid was the sole 24/7 representative at the James McManus Memorial triathlon hosted by Cuilcagh Triathlon Club. Niamh was in fantastic form for her first triathlon of the 2019 season and finished an impressive 5th female overall, winner of the F30-39 age category. Niamh exited the water in a superb 12:23 before going on to post an impressive 40:46 bike split and a solid 23:19 5k off the bike.
Crooked Lake NS Sprint Triathlon
Natasha Kelly travelled to the Crooked Lake NS Sprint Triathlon hosted by Newry Triathlon Club. Natasha had a fantastic race, finishing 5th female overall. She had a brilliant swim of 14:30, followed by a 33:55 bike split and a 21:02 to cross the finish line in 1:11:08- 2nd place in the F25-29, agonizingly just 7 seconds behind the F25-29 winner.
Crana Swim Series- Swim 3 Ludden 2k
The final swim of the 2019 Crana Swim series took place on Saturday. Paddy Bond had another good swim time of 34:17 for the 2k event.
VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
The annual VHI Women’s Mini Marathon took place on the streets of the Capital on Sunday. Over 30000 women took part in what is the biggest all female event of its kind in the world. Margaret Kelly had a fantastic run clocking 43:24 for the 10k event. Fiona Gibbons ran well also crossing the line in a time of 70minutes.
Junior
Well done to our junior member Danny McKinley who was in action at the Ulster Children’s games held at Finn Valley at the weekend. Danny competed in the Long Jump, High Jump and 600m sprint.
5K Round Up
Letterkenny Gaels 5k
At Thursday evening’s Letterkenny Gaels 5k Terence Diver was 1st M50 in a time of 19:45. Rory Kennedy ran well clocking a time of 23:19. Amanda McNulty was 1st F40 with a run of 24:00. Junior member Aoibheann O’Grady had a great run of 25:57, with Mary Bond not far behind her in 26:10. Suzanne Bogan also ran well clocking a time of 27:30.
Scoil Mhuire NS Ramelton
The Carr’s were in action at the Scoil Mhuire NS Ramelton. Ben finished in a time of 16:43 and his Dad
Enda had a brilliant run of 21:24.
Run Session Tuesday 4th June
Please note the planned run session for Tuesday 11th June will be the Convoy AC 5k. Start time 7.30pm.
Club Notes
All members are encouraged to contact club PRO Fiona McDaid if they are competing in events and want to be included in club notes. It is great to see so many members take part in events each week so please submit your results. Results can be sent to 0879044287.
Club Training
Club training continues as follows:
Monday: Gartan Open water sessions. In the water for 6.30 SHARP. Please see email for more information on the rules of Open water sessions at Gartan.
Tuesday: Please note Tuesday 11th June Run Session will be the Convoy AC 5k Start time 7.30pm
Wednesday: Swim session- Novice 7-8pm, Intermediate/Advanced 8-9pm           Â
Thursday: Brick/TT Session-30th May TT Session –7pm SHARP at Foxhall
Marshals: Siobhan Brennan, Terence Quinn, Julie McBride
Saturday: Club cycle from Aura at 8am- All members must have front and rear lights to take part in the club session.
Saturday: Club swim session Saturday at 6pm Additional lane added for 14-16yr old club members- MUST be accompanied by a parent (please note prepayment does not cover Saturday swim).
Full Results
TriAthy
Double Olympic Distance
Nick Fowell 4:39:18 9th Overall 2ND M45-59
Alaistair Hetherington 5:51:04
Sprint Distance
Georgina Dill 1:38:40
Sheral Hetherington 1:55:12
Cuilcagh Sprint Triathlon
Niamh McDaid 1:18:06 5th Overall Female 1st F30-39
Crooked Lake NS Sprint Triathlon
Natasha Kelly 1:11:08 5th Overall Female 2nd F25-29
Crana Swim Series- Swim 3 Ludden 2k
Paddy Bond 34:17
VHI Women’s Mini Marathon
Margaret Kelly 43:24
Fiona Gibbons 70:00
Letterkenny Gaels 5k
Terence Diver 19:45 1st M50
Rory Kennedy 23:19
Amanda McNulty 24:00 1st F40
Aoibheann O’Grady 25:57
Mary Bond 26:10
Suzanne Bogan 27:30
Scoil Mhuire NS Ramelton
Ben Carr 16:43
Enda Carr 21:24
