Colemanstown 10K took place yesterday, Holy Saturday and proved quite an eventful day as Storm Katie attempted to take a hold on proceedings.



Unlike other years, running conditions were far from perfect as the rain came down heavily just before the race began and again during the race as the hailstones pelted from the heavens. Again, all local Athletic clubs were represented; the maroon & white singlets of Athenry AC were particularly to the fore while there was also good representation from Tuam AC, GCH, Loughrea AC, Corrib AC, Clare River Harriers, Corofin AC, Barnaderg Road Runners; East Galway AC & even as far as Ballina. Paul Conlon was first home in 36:11; followed by Mark Walsh, Leevale AC (Cork & working in Galway) in 36:20 & Gearoid Rohan, Athenry AC who had a 5 second PB & took 3rd place overall in a time of 36:35. Jane Anne Meehan was unsurprisingly the1st lady home in the same massive time 36:35, a new PB also for her. Sharon Grant was 2nd home in 39:16 while local lass Deirdre Grady, Athenry AC was 3rd lady home in a formidable time of 40:33. Category winners were: Over 40 male: Sean Burke Tuam AC (37:30); Over 40 female: Paula Grant (41:29); Over 50 male: Hugh Burke (41:48); Over 50 female: Mary Kealy, Athenry AC (44:37); Over 60 male: PJ Finnerty; Over 60 female: Marie Killilea; Over 70 male: Martin Keane Athenry AC who does this run as an annual ritual (55:43) Congrats to Catherine O'Reilly who romped home with ease in the kids 1K fun run in 3:30 a splendid time for a 12 year old. Thanks to the 60 children or so and their parents who came to participate in the kids run in challenging weather conditions.





A big thanks to the many locals & community members who give of their time so freely, effortlessly & generously in so many ways to ensure the smooth running of this event. Again the food provided for the hospitality was mouth watering thanks to all those who donate such a spread year after a year while Bernie’s hot soup received numerous compliments from both young & old and was well appreciated by the wet runners on their return. Once more, many thanks to Athenry AC who sponsored our AAI permit application & a huge thanks yet again to Frank & Bernie Burke & family for their continued generous sponsorship of this annual event.


 


Results attached herewith.


 

We wish all Athenry AC runners the best in their upcoming marathons in Rotterdam & Manchester.