Letterkenny AC’s Ann-Marie McGlynn dominated the 34th Spar Omagh half marathon at the weekend to win in a superb time of 1:15:26.
Other LAC members who participated include Michael Harkin who ran 1:24:32, Mark Nee who ran 1:34:08, Derek Campbell ran 1:34:58, Gary Kearns ran 1:39:50, Mark McFadden ran 1:40:23, Graeme Michie ran 1:47:55 and Martin O’Donnell who ran 1:50:03.
At the Hugh Gallagher memorial race in Milford Philip McHugh ran an excellent time of 15:54. Well done Philip.
Sean McFadden ran 18:01, Dessie Shields 18:05, Colly O’Donnell 19:10, Barry Mackey 19:16, Ciaran Hegarty 19:19, Ciaran O’Donnell 20:33, Manus McFadden 20:46, Diane Bustard 26:29, Irene McFadden 26:29, Denise Gallagher 34:16 and Claire Price 34:16.
In the ATU 5km Philip McGee won the race in an outstanding time of 16:06, John Foley ran 17:21, Enda McLaughlin while ran 18:03, Dessie Shields ran 18:20, Kieran McFeeley 18:38, Caoloin Sphalt 18:49, Stephen Woods 18:49, Emma Bonar 19:17, Callum Keaveney 19:21, Sarah Henry 19:25, Eamonn McEldowney 19:26, Luke Sweeney 19:29, Fintan Smith 19:29, Anna Russell 19:32, Sean Brophy 19:47, Claire O’Donnell 19:55, Henry Lyons 20:39, Sophia Ward 20:58, Gary Price 21:43, Frances Judge 21:45, Joan Naughton 22:23, Seamus Morrison 22:45, Anthony Farren 22:45, Maria Fleming 23:35, Denis Shields 23:36, Frank Pinder 25:27, Seamus Gallagher 27:01, Con Duffy 28:41, Andrea McFeely 31:13, Noreen Pinder 31:21, Denise Gallagher 33:21, Lisa McMonagle 33:51 and Claire Price 34:10.
Three LAC athletes made the journey to London last weekend to participate in the marathon. Paul Cullen crossed the line in an excellent time of 2:39:48, Aidan McKenna ran 3:16::21 while Darren Beecroft ran 3:41:52.
Congratulations to Claire McGuigan who won the women’s race at the Larne 10 miler in a time of 60.48. On a day of wind and rain it was a comprehensive victory with the 2nd place finisher Elisoa Crawford finishing in 63.51
Congratulations to Donal Farren who ran a fantastic time of 14.59 at the IUAA Track and Field championships.
Last week Errigal College hosted its annual 5km road race.
First LAC runner home and in second place overall was Philip McGee in 16:48, Michael Black ran 17:25, Kevin McGee 18:43, Sean McFadden 18:54, Caolan Spratt 19:07, Luke Sweeney 19:31, Sean Brophy 19:56, Manus McFadden 21:20, Frank Pinder 25:02, Conor McDaid 26:09, Katie McGee 26.29, Molly Shields 28:58, Mary Gallagher 29:15, Diane McGarrigle 31:11, Noreen Pinder 31:54, Linda Cronin 32:39, Katrina Doherty 33:03 and Katherine Weston 37:36.
LAC meets Tuesday 5.15pm and at 6.30pm for an interval running session, Thursday evening for a hill run at 6pm, Saturday morning at 9.30am for a tempo run and Sunday morning at 8am for a long run.
All runs start at the Aura. All levels catered for and encouraged.
Fit 4 Life which is run by LAC in conjunction with the Donegal Sports Partnership takes place every Monday at 5.45pm on the track at the Aura Leisure Centre Letterkenny.
The aim of the programme is to reach out to those who wish to improve their fitness and all are most welcome any Monday they choose to attend.
Fit 4 Life is not about speed but fitness and the coaches from LAC particularly welcome newcomers.
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