Primary schools cross country

The primary schools cross country competition took place last Friday the 15th March in Fr Murphys AC, Athboy @ 11am. This competition has grown in popularity over the years with this year having over 600 children participating and 20 primary schools involved. The standard of competition has improved also and with each year the overall standard within schools is improving. There was one quick shower at the start of the day other than that we were blessed with the weather. Our gratitude goes to all those from Meath athletics board and various Meath athletics clubs who came to help out on the day which saw the event run very smoothly. The results are as follow:

1st & 2nd Class Girls
1. Nora Clarke, Killyon,2,Debbie Perdue,Rathwire,3,Natalie Larkin, Dangan
Teams: 1. Nobber, 2. Rathwire,3. Killyon.
1st & 2nd Class Boys
1,Brian KelvinGilson NS,2,Jack Kelly,Rathwire,3,Denis Darby,Killyon.
Teams, 1,Rathwire,2,Kilbride,Oldcastle.
3rd &4th Class Girls
1,Aly Sherlock,Rathcairn,2,Emma Regan,Kill,Ella Thompson,Rathcairn.
Teams,1,Rathcairn,2,Kill,3,Rathwire.
3rd &4th ClassBoys
1,Devon Hill,Rathwire,2,Niall,Bagnall,Boardsmill,3,Aaron,Kiltale.
Teams.1,Boardsmill,2,Rathwire,3,Rathbeggan.
5th &6th Class Girls
1,Amy Clarke,Killyon,2,Sarah Ennis,Kill,3,Aoife Darby,Rathwire.
Teams.1,Gaelscoil na Boinne,2,Rathwire,3,Dangan.
5th & 6th Class Boys.
1,Shane Walsh,Baconstown,2,Evan Burke,Killyon,3,Anthony Burke.
Teams. 1,Rathwire,2,Baconstown,3,Oldcastle.

County half marathon successes

                                                       Team and individual medals

The county board have finalised the category prizes in the Meath half marathon championship which was incorporated into the Bohermeen AC Generali Spring half marathon. Ellen Vitting was second senior woman in her debut race in the colours of Trim AC. Well done Ellen on a tremendous performance. Mark Melia has been very active in long distance event since the start of the year and he finished third senior man.  In the masters age groups Andy Linsley 2nd and John Lee 3rd in M35 led the team to silver in the masters grade. Claire Smith was 2nd in W40 and led the womans A team to 5th overall.

Summary of results;
 Senior Men,Mark Melia, 3rd,Joe McNamara,Ken Foley,10th
 M35,Andrew Linsley,2nd,John Lee,3rd,Robert Farrell,9th.
M40;Don Mahon,4th,Gearoid Rogers,9th,Enda Gallagher,13th,Paul Hegarty,14th.
M45;Barry Harten,4th,Brian Grant,11th,Aidan Flynn,13th.
M50; David Hawcroft,6th.
Senior Women;Ellen Vitting,2nd.
W35;Heaterh Carty,5th,Mary Carr,7th,Paula Hegarty,8th,Monica Heavey,10th.
W40;Claire Smith,2nd,Anita Rogers,5th,Mairead McMorrow,6th.
W45;Jane Murphy,5th,Sandra Cunningham,7th.
TEAMS Masters Men. Trim A 2nd,Trim B 4th,Trim C 7th, Trim D 9th.
TEAMS; Masters Women, Trim A 5th, Trim B 7th, Trim C 8th.

High Noon in Kildalkey

The Fr Murphy AC is promoting its 5 mile road race at Kildalkey next Sunday with an adaptation of an old John Wayne movie poster. The course for this years race has a slight modifiacation from the route of the previous two years. Runners can register online with links on our club facebook.

If you are taking part in this race and wish to be include on our club squads contesting the county championship (which is incorporated in the event) please indicate your intentions by email to trimathleticclub@hotmail.com or text to 0860569512 before Thursday evening.Note race start is noon not 2pm as previously stated on some websites.

Noel back on form in Dunboyne

The Dunboyne AC road race attracted a field of over 1000 last Sunday. The harsh easterly wind made running conditions very difficult for eeveryone. Tim AC was well represented and our best performer on the day was Noel Hanratty who confirmed a return to form after two years recovering from back surgery. Noel completed the 4 miles in a great time of 26m00s to take runner up spot in the over 55 category. A remarkable piece of running which should set him up well for the coming season. The other Trim results were; Conor Dniel,26.12,Declan swords,26.32,Pat Comey,26.52,Mark Leaney,30.53,Mary Carr,31.51,Suzanne Halpin,35.19.

National 800m title for Trim runner

Harry Purcell (Trim AC) won the AAI U/18 national indoor 800m title at Athlone Arena in a time of 1.57.02. Earlier in the month Harry set a championship best time for the same event when winning the Leinster title. He ran in the lead group for the first 600m, before taking complete control of proceedings and takiing the race and his first national title with over 20 metres to spare over his nearest rival crossing the finish line. Last season was his first season of competitive athletics, and the versatile Castlenock College student went all the way to the schools finals and a fine national championship silver in the intermediate 800m behind Rob Tully (Star of the Sea AC & Franciscan Gormanston). Over the winter Harry worked on the endurance and stamina aspects of his running while holding down a place on the Meath minor panel. In January he finished a fine fourth place in the AAI junior 800m, an event for which he will be eligible for the next 2 years.

Congrats Harry

Harry Purcell, Trim Athletic club set a new championship record at the Leinster Indoor athletics championships in Athlone Institute of Technology arena. He won the under 18 800m in a time of 1m57s. He will contest the national finals at the same venue later this month.

Carlingford Half Marathon

The Carlingford half marathon was staged on 2 March  in the picturesque village overlooking the lough in the beautiful surrounds of the Cooley peninsula, Ballagan Point, Mourne Mountains & Carlingford Lough. Three members of Trim AC put in very good performances and their times were Maureen Lowther,1.32.48,Brian Cully,1.35.14,Barry Clarke,1.38.56.

Bohermeen spring 5km

Trim AC was well represented at the Bohermeen AC spring 5km which was run in conjunction with the Generali Spring half marathon.
Maureen Lowther 2.44, Brian Cully,21.10,Robert Tobin,21.19,Laura Cotter,22.30,Ann Tobin,22.32, Sheila Quinn,24.48,Niamh Tuite,25.36,Niamh Farrelly,27.04.

Trim AC times from Bohermeen AC Spring Half

Sean Murphy 1.16.26
Andrew Linsley 1.22.29
Dermot Leonard 1.26.11
John Lee 1.26.26
Don Mahon 1.26.41
Mark Melia 1.27.45
Barry Harten 1.28.52
Joe McNamara 1.32.22
Robert Farrell 1.34.46
Claire Smith 1.35.20
Ellen Vitting 1.36.56
Ollie Carty 1.40.16
Brian Grant 1.41.15
Gearoid Rogers 1.45.01
Paul Smith 1.45.14
David Hawcroft 1.45.20
Aidan Flynn 1.47.51
Heather Carty 1.49.27
Anita Rogers 1.49.39
Mark Boshell 1.51.23
Siobhan Payne 1.52.13
Mary Carr 1.52.34
Paula Hegarty 1.52.58
Mairead McMorrow 1.53.01
Ken Foley 1.53.29
Jane Murphy 1.54.49
Enda Gallagher 1.57.11
Paul Hegarty 1.58.14
Sandra Cunningham 2.11.13

Ass in motion kicks off

High Street Trim was a hive of activity on Friday evening as runners,joggers and walkers made their way though the offices of race sponsors Regan McEntee and Partners Solicitors to register for the latest Trim AC night fun run. The run entitled "GET YOU ASS IN MOTION" was over a 3km town centre route. The main aims of the run were to raise funds for the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Trim and the Tabor House Recovery Centre in Navan and raise the profile of our club in the local community. It drew competitors from many local training groups,schools, gyms and athletic clubs. We even had runners from Portarlington and Longford.

The warm up got underway in Market Square as Siobhan Payne (Tri and Mhi) and Aura Leisure put the young, the old,the brave and the bold through their paces. Just after eight o clock Ray Butler,TD waved the flag to set nearly 250 contestants on their way. They set out at a variety of speeds along Market St, Emmet St  turning left past the famous Steps pub through Patrick St and then along by Trim Castle for two one mile laps.

The early pace was set by Ciaran O Dwyer from Dunshaghlin AC with Clonard man Peter Mooney and Cormac Minnock keeping him in their sights. The womens race was led from the outset by another Dunshaughlin runner, Linda Fahy.  Our own club featured prominently through the efforts of Ronan Moore, Conor Daniel, Mark Saunders and Declan Swords. The women from our meet and train group took the Gathering message on board for a battle of the clans. Anita Rogers, Majella Thompson, Heather Carty and Paula Hegarty called in family reinforcements to tackle the task. The club juveniles did themselves proud with a 1-2 in both the boys and girls races.

At finish line Peter Mooney emerged the winner of the mens race and Linda Fahy led the women home. Medals were given to finishers much to the delight of the numerous underage runners under the guidance of Dorenda McGee. The category prizewinner were presented with slate plaques depicting an early 20th century street scene of Trim by Peter Higgins, a partner at the race sponsors, Regan McEntee.

Trim AC would like to thank all the participants for their support which we hope will make a difference to our two charities; the Society of St Vincent de Paul , and the Tabor House Recovery Centre. Special thanks to race sponsors Regan McEntee & Partners for the registration facilities, medals and prizes.

 Thanks to our many club members and their friends for helping marshall the start/finish areas and the race route.Mary Hawcroft got particular praise for her patience and courtesy at High St., Haggard St. junction under trying conditions. Ray Butler TD and Siobahn Payne gave the participants a rousing warmup and send off, Thumbs up to both of you. We are very grateful to Richie Walsh, from the  The Judge and Jury, Stephen Leonard, Christian Harris Scaffolding.
The cooperation of Sgt Tom Mahon from Trim Garda station and Michael Fitzsimons with his collleagues at Meath Civil Defence were invaluable in enabling the safe passage of the runners around the town.  The charities will be presented with the procceds in the coming weeks and we look forward to another similar event in the autumn.

Results
Men,1,Peter Mooney,2,Cormac Minnock,3,Ciaran O'Dwyer.
Women,1,Linda Fahy,2,Karen Crean,3,Maria McKeown.
Boys,1,Luke Mahon,2,Peter Honer,3, Callaghan Moore.
Girls,1,Caoimhe Rowe,2,Amy Molloy, 3, Number 642

Vertical Rush

Vertical Rush is an annual tower running fundraiser organised by Shelter - the homelessness and housing charity - and hosted by Tower 42, the City of London's second tallest skyscraper.

The fifth Vertical Rush was staged on Tuesday 5th March with over 1,000 runners climbing 902 steps and 183 metres to the top of Tower 42, collectively raising over £300,000 for Shelter in the process.

Runners assemble in a lift lobby in the tower's basement before being released individually at 5 second intervals to ascend a dog-leg stairs which winds its way up to the top floor. The stairwell is artificially ventilated with warm dry air pumped in on every landing. This is intended to reduce slip hazards on the stairwell. Unfortunately it induces coughing in participants which can last for hours!

Winner Ben Hall finished in a time of 4:51, closely followed by Suzy Walsham who clocked 5:04. Robert Tobin (below) of Trim completed the course in 8:20. Chip-timing was provided by TDL.

If doing it once wasn't enough, Paul Smith repeated the feat 9 times in succession to complete the Vertical Mile.

MEATH HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

 Trim athletes performed very well at Bohermeen last Sunday. Congratulations to Sean Murphy 1st M40, Ellen Vitting 2nd Senior Woman, Andrew Linsley 2nd M35, Mark Melia 3rd Senior Man, John Lee 3rd M35, Claire Smith 2nd W40. Trim mens masters team finished second in their grade. A great days work as a reward for great dedicated preparation. 

GET your ass in motion

GET YOUR ASS IN MOTION to raise funds for Tabor House, Recovery Centre, Trim Rd. Navan and the Trim branch of the Society of St Vincent de Paul.  REGISTER ON THE NIGHT for just €5 at the offices of race sponsors Regan McEntee Solicitors, High St. Trim from 6.45 to 7.45 pm. RACE START 8PM.

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