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The 2019 indoor season got under way today in NIA with the first of two rounds of the inter club National indoor league. 10 clubs have entered this year so a good score was vital on day one. Alison got us off to a good start finishing 2nd in the hurdles, Muireann came 3rd in the pole vault, Catherine notched up valuable points with 3rd in the long jump and 3rd in the 60m, Cliona came 3rd in a competitive 800m and to finish off our day Brigid came 2nd in the shot. Solid scoring throughout the day saw us lead by 7 points going into day two in 2 weeks time.
Guest races were held throughout the day and we had some very good results particularly from Susie Mc Manus who came 2nd in both the 800 and 1500 running a personal best in the 800. Clare Brennan had her first outing in a long time in the 800 and Cliona came 4th in the guest 1500.
Catherine won her 400 and Caoimhe came 3rd in her 400m race. Ian Lawler had a good run in his 400. Good to see Evan back racing over 800m.
Overall a good day out for the club, cobwebs dusted off and lots more to look forward to over the next few weeks.

Sat 12th Jan Hole in the wall 10am. Sprint group plus older middle distance born 2003 and older.

Training is earlier to allow us time to go up to the National indoor arena for 12 noon to support our womens team at the National indoor league and the guest races which are also on.

Sun 13th Jan. Hole in the wall 11am Everyone

Tue 15th gym group 7pm. Bogies at 4 for anyone who’s free. Everyone else DIT at 7pm.

Wed 16th Jan DCU schools cross country.

Thur 17th Jan National indoor arena 7.45 for 8 pm. Drink extra water during the day on Thur and bring water on the night. It’s very hot up up there and easy to get dehydrated. Bring 2 euro. Registration forms with fees are now due. Only registered athletes are allowed on the track after next week.

Required athletes for the first round of the National League are as below.

Please take note of your event time & call room and plan your arrival/warm up accordingly.

There are also ‘guest’ individual races for those not required to score on the day. Please enquire with your coach if you would like to participate in a guest race.

 

60M                       CATHERINE MCMANUS

60MH                    ALISON BURKE

800M                     CLIONA MURPHY

SHOT                     BRIDGET CORRIGAN

POLE VALUT       MUIREANN MCGINLEY

LONG JUMP       CATHERINE MCMANUS

 

Timetable can be found here

Sat 5th Jan sprints group and 2003 and older middle distance group Santry 10.30 for warm up. All lifts to be confirmed on Friday night.

Sun 6th Jan Hole in the wall 11am everyone

Tue 8th Jan Bogies at 4 for anyone who’s free. Sprint group gym at 7. Dermots group check. Everyone else DIT at 7pm.

Thur 10th Jan National indoor arena 7.45 for warm up. Bring 2 euro.

Registrations for 2019 are now due. Please download and complete forms asap.
Indoor competitions will be starting soon.

Winning team New year’s Day 5k

Great running from Pierre Murchan today finishing 3rd in his first race in six months at the Tom Brennan memorial 5k road race in the Phoenix Park. Hopefully he can build on this great start to 2019 and get back to top form. Cliona Murphy had a great run finishing 4th in the women’s race and led her team of Susie McManus and Edel McNamara to first place in the team race. Dave Gogarty was very happy with his run doing a faster time than last year. Well done everyone! Photos to follow.