As Sam Cooke once sang, It's been a looong, a long time coming but I know a sub-3 is gonna come.........

If ever there was someone who was long overdue a sub-3 marathon it was Jane-Ann Meehan & she delivered in style by smashing it with a 2.54.10 in Manchester today, placing as 6th woman in the process. But she was not alone, there were PB's all round as Gearoid Rohan finished alongside Jane-Ann with a 2.54.10 for his first dip under 3 too. Chris Deakin, who finally wanted to break his 3.20 duck, gave the poor bird two barrells with a 3.12.43 with Roseanne Trehy not far behind with a 3.13.44. Ray O' Connor, on his return to the marathon scene ran a 4.46.55 whilst Mick Rice had to sit this one out due to recent injuries.

Brilliant running by everyone but particularly by Roseanne. She ran a 20 min PB in Dublin last year with a 3.34 & ran another 20 minute PB today. Serious progression & is looking like someone who can surely push on further.

Not to be left out, Mary Rohan & Esther Leahy were taking part in the relay marathon today in Manchester & rumour has it that they may have placed as second team home too.

A fantastic days running by everyone, enjoy the mojitos.