Well done to all the North West athletes who competed in the Donegal Half Marathon and Marathon in Letterkenny at the weekend.
On a tough course there was great numbers from the club and superb performances from all who ran on a good day for running, good organisation and a great atmosphere.
It was brilliant to see a podium finish for Noel Diver, Meenaleck who had a great run to finish third with Kevin Mc Gee, Dungloe close behind in 4th.
In the Ladies section, Roisin Diver, Meenaleck had a great run to finish 2nd making it a double podium finish for the talented Diver family from Meenaleck.
This was the first time at a half marathon for a few and personal bests were achieved for others on the day.
Overall great showing from the club, great support from people who went out to watch and overall a great day. Great credit to Letterkenny AC for a great event.
Full Marathon: Helen Mc Cready, Anne Rodgers, Patricia O’Donnell, Brian McBride.
Half Marathon: Noel Diver, Kevin McGee, Edward Harkin, Michael Logue, Paul Mc Gee, Denis Boner, Darrell Dunleavy, Aisling Diver, Owen Bonner, Owen Coyle, Michael Rodgers, Niall Griffin, Noel Boyd, Gavin Boyle, Fiona Mc Ginley, Trisha Gillespie, Kathleen Griffin, Mairead Gallagher, Cathy Breslin, Mary Doherty, Lorna O’Donnell, Grace Garvie, Valerie Mc Ginley.
Upcoming races – Charlie McGuinness 10k road race in Glenties on Sunday 7th September with a 12:30 noon start.
There is a group of athletes training in Gweedore each week which are focus mainly on marathon training towards Dublin but open to anybody in getting some distance training done.
This group are meeting Wednesday and Fridays at 7pm at Euroflex, Gweedore Industrial Estate and then meeting for the Forestry Run on Sunday morning at 11 meeting at the Blue Bridge.
There are different distances and paces to suit all.
Anyone training for a Half Marathon or Marathon is welcome to come along.
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