The weekend kicked off with Gareth taking on Gorey parkrun in 32:38. Layla represented Wicklow U14 Team at the Community Games Cross Country National finals. Derek completed the Longwood 3/4 Marathon in Meath with a cracking time of 2:26.
On Sunday all roads led to Roundwood for Day 2 of the Wicklow Cross Country Championships. A total of 27 Juveniles and 10 Seniors took part in various distances on the 1km course. Well done to Abbie, Alfie, Aoife, Beibhinn, Ben, Bronagh, Beth, Cara, Chloe K, Chloe O, Darragh, Ethan F, Ethan H, Evan, Harper, Isabel, Juliet, Klaudia, Kornelia, Layla, Liam, Libby, Maebh, Millie, Mollie, Saoirse & Tommy.
It was fantastic to see the club being so strongly represented and also coming away with medals in the categories below.
U9 Girls Team Silver – Chloe O, Harper, Isabel, Klaudia, Kornelia, Millie, Mollie
U11 Girls Team Bronze – Abbie, Aoife, Beibhinn, Beth, Bronagh, Cara, Chloe K, Libby
U11 Boys Gold Medal – Ben
The heavier rain waited for the Senior members to take on the course however both our Women’s and Men’s teams ran brilliantly and came away with Bronze medals.
Women’s Novice Team Bronze – Aoife, Carol, Clara, Jacqueline
Men’s Novice Team Bronze – Conor, Kevin, Michael, Stan, Slawek, Tiernan
There was no Junior parkrun however it will return next Sunday 16th.
Juvenile Training is back at the running track on Monday and Wednesday at 7pm. Please remember to bring hi-vis vests. Senior training continues at 7pm on Tuesday. Potential new members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us then drop us a message!
