The Kerryman (South Kerry Edition)
FARRANFORE MAINE VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB
IRISH UNIVERSITY IUAA INDOORS
It was an action packed week of athletics. On Friday 8th Feb. the Irish University IUAA Indoors were held in Athlone AIT arena. David Kenny(CIT) continues his great season in race walking when he won the 2000m Race Walk in a time of 7:40.10. Rossa Foley (IT Tralee) was third in the 16Kg WFD with a throw of 7.59m. The Munster Juvenile U9 to U11 Indoors was held in Nenagh Indoor Stadium on Sat 9th Feb.. Ryan and Isaac Vickers were competing. Ryan in the 60m, Long Jump and 500m with PB’s in the 60m and Long Jump, while Isaac competed in the 60m, Long Jump, Shot Putt and 600m. He was a very good 2nd in his heat and his time was good enough for a bronze medal. Also over the weekend was the Munster Junior / Senior & Masters indoor C’Ships. In the race walking David Kenny won the U23/ Snr. 3000m in a time of 12:08.59 which was a new champion best time. Mike Connor was second in the O65 masters category in a time of 18:06.32. We will have the other results next week. Well done to everyooneGneeveguilla AC hosted their Valentines 5K in Killarney on Sat. 9th Feb. With over 120 participants, George McCarthy was 7th overall and 2nd in his age category. Maria McCarthy had a good run following a long spell away from racing when she was 3rd overall lady. Shauna McCarthy was first Junior Girl and Brendan Lynch also ran well.Arthur Fitzgerald competed in the Barcelona Half Marathon. This was Arthurs first attempt at this distance. He did very well to finish in a time of 1:18:10. Well done.
COACHING COURSES
See athletic Ireland website for full details17th Feb. Endurance Course- Westlodge Hotel, Bantry, Cork1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th of March- Level 1- Tralee Harriers AC, Tralee. Club Training:Juvenile Indoors on Tuesday in the Sports Hall Farranfore from 6pm to 6:45pm. Open to all registered juveniles aged 8yrs (Born 2011) to 12yrs (Born 2006). €2 per session.Secondary School / Senior training on Thursday’s at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance build training. €2 club member, €4 non club member . Maria’s Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes on Tuesday at 7pm in the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
We welcome new members to come along to training and try it out. If you are happy you can register after two sessions. See our website for full details.
ATHLETICS FIXTURES
Fri 15th Feb: Munster Schools XC, Waterford Sports Campus, Carrignaore.Sat / Sun 16th/17th Feb: National Senior Indoors, Indoor Arena AbbottstownSat/Sun 23rd/24th Feb: Munster U/12 to U/19 Juvenile Indoors, Nenagh Indoor Stadium.Sun 24th Feb: County Junior/Snr./Master Roads 5K, Kenmare, 10:30am Sun 3rd Mar: Munster 4mile Roads, Dundrum Co. Tipperary Tue 5th Mar: Munster Schools Indoor Games, Nenagh Indoor Stadium Sat 9th Mar.: National Schools XC, Clongowes Wood College, Co. Kildare Sun 10th Mar.: National Masters Indoors, AIT ArenaSat 23rd Mar: SIAB Schools International XC, DublinSun 24th Mar.: County Juvenile ‘B’ Sports Hall Games, MilltownPlease contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advanceSee Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.