Full on February

What a busy February for Tramore AC. 

 

We started the month with a meeting of our senior members  to discuss the running of the club and it was great to see so many come to the meeting and offer their services to help train the beginners for the Ryan and Ethan Viking Marathon Challenge.  Our club is growing and it is important to keep in touch with all our members to ensure that club is moving in the right direction and that everybody gets something out of being part of a club.  A sub-committee was formed on the night with Davy as Chairman, Shirley as Secertary, Siobhan as Treasuer, Lisa as PRO and Jenny and Elaine Keating offering to help in any of those roles. 

 

We had a big number take part in the Anne Valley Challenge on the 9th February and despite the hills, most were very happy with their run and it was good to see smiling faces in the refreshments tent afterwards.

Races are on most weekends now and although none of our members took part in the Kilmacthomas 5 mile run, Claire Fowler ran a fantastic 1 hour 39 minute half marathon in Mount Juliet on the 16th February and was the 4th female finisher.

This Sunday, the 24th there is a 10k in Dungarvan at 11am and a 10k in Duncannon at 12 noon. Members will run in each of the races so best of luck to all.

As the numbers at training sessions continue to grow, it is important that everyone pays their membership fee as this includes insurance. You will also get a 10% from Woodies on production of your membership card. Below is a list of over 18 members as at the 19th February 2013.  If your name is not on the list, you are not insured.  Please pick up a membership form from Shirley or Siobhan on any of the training nights, fill it in and return it with your €25 fees and you will be registered.

Life Reg No	Name	Category
183316	Edwina Butler	MAS
165577	Caroline Corcoran	MAS
200887	Raymond Lanigan	MAS
165591	Shirley Fennelly	MAS
183212	Tracy McEneaney	MAS
165571	Sandra Flavin	MAS
188467	Elaine Keating	MAS
165578	Elaine Walsh	MAS
183321	Nellie Cuddihy	MAS
128595	Frances O'Connor	MAS
116165	Dan Cowman	MAS
205043	Elaine Partridge	MAS
116166	Michael Gregan	SEN
165593	Sandra McCarthy	MAS
204034	Louise Walsh	MAS
203457	Garven Towmey	MAS
183800	Paul Corcoran	MAS
154825	Siobhan Grimes	MAS
200888	Kathleen Marchelewska Sheehan	MAS
204454	Noeline Flavin	MAS
154830	Annamarie Monagle	SEN
205041	Noel Hearne	MAS
165589	Gwen Wagenaar	MAS
165586	Jenny Evans	MAS
165583	Rose Cowman	MAS
165595	Ruth Brophy	MAS
183318	Tamzen Malone	MAS
200886	Veronica Rogers	MAS
165596	Darren Crowley	MAS
185477	Ann O'Brien	MAS
116168	Ann Hennebry	SEN
203458	Rachel Walsh	MAS
203459	Clodagh O'Mara	SEN
204033	Margaret Keane	MAS
165575	Joanne Dunne	MAS
188466	Niamh OSullivan	Sen
165580	Lisa Stapleton	MAS
192339	Suzanne Casey	Sen
116170	Jackie McGee	Sen
119879	Leonie Rogers	MAS
165585	Rose Power	MAS
183317	PJ McCarthy	MAS

A Great January and looking forward

What a busy month January was for Tramore AC Seniors.  The month started off with all our regulars getting back into training after the Christmas break and we were joined in the middle of the month with the people talking on the Ryan and Ethan Waterford Viking Challenge.  Monday's and Wednesdays are now very busy with all the excited newcomers and members have been helping with the training and encouragement for the "Challengers".  If you are prepared to take part in the challenge, remember to pick up an entry form and sponsorship card at training and hand your completed entry form and money to Tracy Dunne who will then enter you or your relay team in the Waterford Viking Marathon on behalf of the Ryan and Ethan challenge.  

We had a huge number compete in the Dungarvan 10 at the end of the month with many personal best times and great performances by all who took part.  We also had the best supporters who make any distance easier with their encouraging cheers.  A great evening and night was had by many in Merry's in Dungarvan and the Vic in Tramore afterwards.

The road race season is well and truly underway now and these are a few races coming up in the next few weeks:

• Anne Valley 5 mile Challenge - Saturday 9th February 12 noon
• Enniscorthy 10k - Sunday 10th February 12 noon 
• Run Mount Juliet, 3k, 0k and half Marathon - Saturday 16th February 11am
• Kilmacthomas 5 mile - Sunday 17th February 11am
• Duncannon 10k - Sunday 24th February 12 noon
• Dungarvan 10k - Sunday 24th February - time to be confirmed

Many of these races can be entered on RunIreland or on the day.

 

If any of our members have arranged to meet for a run Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, please put details of these arrangements on the Tramore AC Facebook page if you are willing to have others join you.  It is easier run in a group and as there are so many of us, there is no reason why anyone should run alone if they don't want to.

Finally, membership fees are now overdue - please bring your completed membership form and your fees to Monday or Wednesday training.  Remember, you are not insured if you have not paid your membership fee.

Happy running.