Chambard steps up pre-marathon routine
THE start of the Dublin Race Series coincides with the high point of Irish summer and there was a significant attendance from Duleek & District AC as the four-event series began with the Fingal 10k in Swords.
As anticipated a large crowd turned out, owing both to the collective discount on offer for the four-race series and also the quality of the event as a standalone race, with a number of athletes using it as a temperature check on Dublin Marathon progress and others racing the distance on its own merits.
Lisa Chambard is ticking along nicely in preparation for the big day in October and she ran 49 minutes, while Derek Reilly is no stranger to race series or marathon running and he put in another impressive effort.
Celena Tierney finished in a very strong time of 63 minutes, with Tara Dillon hot on her heels, while Rob Kierans - who is among those preparing diligently for the Dublin Marathon - finished in just over the 45-minute mark.
Orla Hillman is having an excellent year and she clocked close to her best in a time of just under 57 minutes. Michelle Ferran, in one of her first races for the club, finished in an excellent 58 minutes, whilst Steve Gallagher clocked an impressive 47 minutes for the distance.
Preparations are now being finalised for the Indaver Duleek 10k road race. The race, now in its fifth year, continues to attract a high-calibre field from throughout the region.
This year has been no different and there is now the added incentive of a generous group discount and a very striking long-sleeve race t-shirt which has generated a lot of interest.
The race takes place next Sunday at 11am and details are on www.Duleekac.ie or the race facebook page – Indaver Duleek 10k road race.