Busy, Busy, Busy

Once again its been a busy few months for our club members.

PJ McCarthy has been prominent competing in the Tralee half marathon, Omagh half marathon and the Hamburg full marathon where he ran a personal best time of 3 hours 21 minutes.

Other members have been busy too.  Joanne Heffernan was our only member to brave the Suirvivor Mud run on the 20th April last and although she is still washing the mud out, she has recommended this event and suggests we should get a team together for the next one.

Claire Fowler ran another great half marathon in Wexford on the 21st April last and also took part in the Stoneyford half earlier in the year (and probably a few more which I have forgotten).

Darren Crowley is busy training for the Edinburgh Marathon on the 26th May next and we wish him the best of luck with it.

SUMMER ROAD RUNNING

The road running summer series is well under way now.  A number of our members took part in the Butlerstown 10k on the 19th April and a larger number ran in the Tramore 4 on the 26th April and all seemed happy with their efforts.  We may not have won any of the prizes in the races themselves but we certainly won the race to the refreshments afterwards - always very important!

The next race is the summer series is the Waterford to Tramore run this coming Saturday May 4th at 7pm, details below.

you can pre-register on http://www.runireland.com/active/all-events 

 

There are many other races coming up from 5k to 15k and of course the Waterford Viking Marathon.  Our members should be able to find something to suit them in the list below:

 

Friday May 10th Portlaw 5 mile at 7.30pm

Sunday May 12th Annerville 10k at 2pm in Clonmel

Sunday May 19th Stoneyford 10k at 12.30pm

Friday May 24th Ras Na Rinne 6 mile at 8pm

Friday May 31st Tournaneena 5k at 8pm

Friday June 7th Deadman 5 mile at 7.30pm in Carrick-on-Suir

Friday June 14th Clashmore 5 mile at 8pm

Sunday June 16th Fenor 15k at 12 midday

Friday June 21st Dromana 5 mile at 8pm - Cappoquin

SATURDAY 29TH JUNE WATERFORD VIKING MARATHON at 9am

Friday July 5th Glaxosmithkline 5 mile at 8pn - Dungarvan

Friday July 12th Rathgormack 5 mile  at 7.30pm

Friday July 26th Ballyacarbury 5 mile at 8pm

Friday August 2nd Piltown 10k road race at 7.30pm

 

RYAN AND ETHAN VIKING MARATHON CHALLENGE

 

Don't forget that if you plan on taking part in the Waterford Viking Marathon in aid of the Ryan and Ethan appeal, you should give your entry form and your sponsorship money of, at least €125, to Tracey Dunne who will register for you and not through the Viking Marathon website.  Please get your entry forms and money to Tracey as soon as possible.

 

MUNSTER MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD

 

If any of our members wish to take part in the Munster Masters Track and Field Championships in Cork on the 2nd June 2013 next, please let either Siobhan or Shirley know as we will have to put in the entries soon.

 

 

Full on February

What a busy February for Tramore AC. 

 

We started the month with a meeting of our senior members  to discuss the running of the club and it was great to see so many come to the meeting and offer their services to help train the beginners for the Ryan and Ethan Viking Marathon Challenge.  Our club is growing and it is important to keep in touch with all our members to ensure that club is moving in the right direction and that everybody gets something out of being part of a club.  A sub-committee was formed on the night with Davy as Chairman, Shirley as Secertary, Siobhan as Treasuer, Lisa as PRO and Jenny and Elaine Keating offering to help in any of those roles. 

 

We had a big number take part in the Anne Valley Challenge on the 9th February and despite the hills, most were very happy with their run and it was good to see smiling faces in the refreshments tent afterwards.

Races are on most weekends now and although none of our members took part in the Kilmacthomas 5 mile run, Claire Fowler ran a fantastic 1 hour 39 minute half marathon in Mount Juliet on the 16th February and was the 4th female finisher.

This Sunday, the 24th there is a 10k in Dungarvan at 11am and a 10k in Duncannon at 12 noon. Members will run in each of the races so best of luck to all.

As the numbers at training sessions continue to grow, it is important that everyone pays their membership fee as this includes insurance. You will also get a 10% from Woodies on production of your membership card. Below is a list of over 18 members as at the 19th February 2013.  If your name is not on the list, you are not insured.  Please pick up a membership form from Shirley or Siobhan on any of the training nights, fill it in and return it with your €25 fees and you will be registered.

Life Reg No	Name	Category
183316	Edwina Butler	MAS
165577	Caroline Corcoran	MAS
200887	Raymond Lanigan	MAS
165591	Shirley Fennelly	MAS
183212	Tracy McEneaney	MAS
165571	Sandra Flavin	MAS
188467	Elaine Keating	MAS
165578	Elaine Walsh	MAS
183321	Nellie Cuddihy	MAS
128595	Frances O'Connor	MAS
116165	Dan Cowman	MAS
205043	Elaine Partridge	MAS
116166	Michael Gregan	SEN
165593	Sandra McCarthy	MAS
204034	Louise Walsh	MAS
203457	Garven Towmey	MAS
183800	Paul Corcoran	MAS
154825	Siobhan Grimes	MAS
200888	Kathleen Marchelewska Sheehan	MAS
204454	Noeline Flavin	MAS
154830	Annamarie Monagle	SEN
205041	Noel Hearne	MAS
165589	Gwen Wagenaar	MAS
165586	Jenny Evans	MAS
165583	Rose Cowman	MAS
165595	Ruth Brophy	MAS
183318	Tamzen Malone	MAS
200886	Veronica Rogers	MAS
165596	Darren Crowley	MAS
185477	Ann O'Brien	MAS
116168	Ann Hennebry	SEN
203458	Rachel Walsh	MAS
203459	Clodagh O'Mara	SEN
204033	Margaret Keane	MAS
165575	Joanne Dunne	MAS
188466	Niamh OSullivan	Sen
165580	Lisa Stapleton	MAS
192339	Suzanne Casey	Sen
116170	Jackie McGee	Sen
119879	Leonie Rogers	MAS
165585	Rose Power	MAS
183317	PJ McCarthy	MAS

A Great January and looking forward

What a busy month January was for Tramore AC Seniors.  The month started off with all our regulars getting back into training after the Christmas break and we were joined in the middle of the month with the people talking on the Ryan and Ethan Waterford Viking Challenge.  Monday's and Wednesdays are now very busy with all the excited newcomers and members have been helping with the training and encouragement for the "Challengers".  If you are prepared to take part in the challenge, remember to pick up an entry form and sponsorship card at training and hand your completed entry form and money to Tracy Dunne who will then enter you or your relay team in the Waterford Viking Marathon on behalf of the Ryan and Ethan challenge.  

We had a huge number compete in the Dungarvan 10 at the end of the month with many personal best times and great performances by all who took part.  We also had the best supporters who make any distance easier with their encouraging cheers.  A great evening and night was had by many in Merry's in Dungarvan and the Vic in Tramore afterwards.

The road race season is well and truly underway now and these are a few races coming up in the next few weeks:

• Anne Valley 5 mile Challenge - Saturday 9th February 12 noon
• Enniscorthy 10k - Sunday 10th February 12 noon 
• Run Mount Juliet, 3k, 0k and half Marathon - Saturday 16th February 11am
• Kilmacthomas 5 mile - Sunday 17th February 11am
• Duncannon 10k - Sunday 24th February 12 noon
• Dungarvan 10k - Sunday 24th February - time to be confirmed

Many of these races can be entered on RunIreland or on the day.

 

If any of our members have arranged to meet for a run Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, please put details of these arrangements on the Tramore AC Facebook page if you are willing to have others join you.  It is easier run in a group and as there are so many of us, there is no reason why anyone should run alone if they don't want to.

Finally, membership fees are now overdue - please bring your completed membership form and your fees to Monday or Wednesday training.  Remember, you are not insured if you have not paid your membership fee.

Happy running.

A BUSY JANUARY

2012 was a great year for Tramore AC with so many new people joining our group and so many of our members taking part of the first ever Waterford Viking Marathon in June. 

 

We were well represented around the country and beyond in many events from 5k's to marathons and well done to everyone involved.  As it is not all about taking part in races, well done also to everyone who turned up week after week all year round to train and play a vital part in our club.

 

DUNGARVAN 10

 

With a large number of our members signed up for the Dungarvan 10 mile race on the 27th January next, training continued over the Christmas and New Year period for many.  There are approximately 23 of our runners taking part in what is a popular race and this a great measure of how our club has grown.  We will also have our "cheerleaders" in attendance, it wouldn't be the same without them!  We have booked Merry's in Dungarvan for food and a well earned drink after the race.

 

RYAN AND ETHAN VIKING MARATHON CHALLENGE

 

As many of you will already know, there is a huge fundraising campaign underway for treatment for Ryan and Ethan Caulfield McCormack, two young boys from Tramore, Co.Waterford, who were recently diagnosed with Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). ALD is a deadly genetic disease that affects 1 in 18,000 people. 

 

Our club are playing our part along with Waterford AC and Micheál Mac Craith GAA club.  We are looking for teams and individuals to take part in the Viking Marathon in relays or on their own and to raise sponsorship for the appeal.   Those who take part will get entry into the Viking Marathon,  a "Save Ryan and Ethan Appeal T-Shirt" as well as a Viking Marathon T-Shirt in return for raising €125 in sponsorship per person.   

 

Monday 14th January is the start of the training for the big day and our club are taking on the task of training people for the challenge.  We would ask that club members would make themselves available to help any beginners in their training.  Entry forms and sponsorship cards will be available on Monday 14th January for members who wish to take part in the Ryan and Ethan Viking Marathon Challenge and we would hope that as many of you as possible will be willing to take part.

 

For more information see the facebook page or click here

 

MEMBERSHIP 2013

 

Annual subscription is now due.  Please collect a membership form from Siobhan, complete it and return it to her along with the fee of €25.   Please remember that if you don't pay your membership, you are not insured!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catching up with Tramore AC

It has been a busy few months at Tramore AC and our Monday numbers are growing every week which is great to see.  I will recap what has been going on since my last post and let you know what is coming up........

Dublin City Marathon

Tramore AC runners had a successful Dublin City Marathon which saw great performances all round and a number of PB's.  Congratulations to all of you Laura Walsh, Nellie Cuddihy, Antoinette Breslin, Donal Breslin, PJ McCarthy, Darren Crowley and Michael Hayes.  Also a very well done to the supporters group that travelled - all of whom could be heard before been seen but looked as good as they sounded!!!!!  Congratulations also to many Waterford and Tramore people who took part in the marathon, it was great to see so may locals doing so well.

Waterford Half Marathon

We also had a large number take part in the Waterford Half Marathon on the 1st December.  The course was a tougher one this year but we are well used to hills out here in Tramore so it was nearly like a flat course for Davy, PJ, Jackie, Michael, Paul, Niamh, Patrice, Aileen, Rachel and Sinead.  Well done all of you.  Well done also the Tramore AC members who worked so hard on the second water station - thanks to all of you for volunteering and giving up your time. 

 

Davy Wade nearing the finish line

 

 

Christmas Party 

 

Our Tramore AC christmas party is Saturday the 8th December 2012 at The Victoria House (The Vic).  If you haven't already booked your place, please contact Lisa Stapleton to let her know you want to go.  A good night is in store and it will be lovely to see everyone in their glitz and glamour instead of sweating and red faced.

 

 

SAVE RYAN AND ETHAN APPEAL

 

 

THIS POSTER SAYS IT ALL FOLKS.   PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORTHY CAUSE AND DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR SANTA HAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUNGARVAN 10 

 

 

The Dungarvan 10 takes place on Sunday January 27th 2013.  This is a great event and attracts huge numbers every year.  We hope to run a bus to Dungarvan for this event and we plan to stop off for a few refreshments on the way home!!  Get your entries in soon as this event fills up fast and entries are capped at 1750.  Click this link here for more details... by the way spot the photo of two familiar smiling faces!!!

 



 



South East Run for Life 2012

Tramore AC had a huge amount of members doing the 10 mile Run for Life today in Waterford and congratulations are due to everyone who ran, donated money and supported this well deserving cause.

I will attempt to name all our gang starting with the men, Davy, PJ, Donal, Paul and Garvan and the girls - Lisa, Jayne, Ruth, Gean, Elaine, Niamh, Shirley, Antoinette, Noelene, Margaret, Tracy, Veronica, Sinead, Rachel and Clodagh.  If I have forgotten someone, sorry but we are getting so big now, it is hard to keep track of everyone.

Thanks also to our supporters, Laura, Gwen, Sandra Flavin, Nellie, Elaine Keating and Joanne Heffernan and to everyone who sent messages of support, it gave us all a boost when it was badly needed. 

Well done to all and you all deserve a well-earned rest. 

Autumn at Tramore AC

After a busy Summer, most of our members have now selected their goals for Autumn and Winter and are training hard for the upcoming Solas 10 mile run on the 14th October and the Dublin City Marathon on the 29th October.

For anybody interested in something a bit shorter, there is a 5 mile run in Ballyduff next Saturday the 6th October at 4pm.  Details below.

Time is also getting short for registration for the Solas run. Next registration date is Saturday 6th Oct 10am-6pm in the Solas Centre, Williamstown and organisers are asking people to come along and register early to avoid the queues and guarantee your tshirt size!

Well done to PJ McCarthy on good results in recent runs including a 14th place finish in the Sligo Half Marathon on the 15th September last and  a 42nd place finish in the 26.2km Kilomarathon in Kilcock, Co. Kildare on the 30th September.

Training continues on Monday at Tesco at 7pm and Wednesday at 7pm at the entrance to Splashworld at 7pm.  All welcome and remember to wear  "high vis" clothing.

Summer events and looking forward

As the summer draws to a close and schools starting back in the next few days, hopefully all our members will be back to running on Monday and Wednesday night at 7pm. It will be great to catch up with everyone again and pick our challenges for the months ahead.

With some members taking a well earned rest, others have been busy taking part in the various races around the County and further afield. It was especially rewarding to see some of our newer members Elaine, Sarah Jane and Rachel run in the 5k in the new nature park earlier in the summer and also well done to Siobhan, Jackie, Tracy and Laura who ran the Island 5k last week. 

PJ McCarthy continues on his mission to "run the alphabet" and today completed the Longford Half Maraton in a very impressive 1 hour 35 mins finishing 43rd overall and 6th in his age category. 

Next Wednesday the 29th August there is a 10k fun run in Tramore organised by Boots Chemist.  It starts as 7pm at the Racecourse and finishes outside the Majestic, entry fee €10, all proceeds going to charity.  Registration is from 6pm.  As we usually run at 7pm on a Wednesday night, it would be good if some of our members could take part in this run.

Next Friday the 31st August the 5 mile Genzyne Road Race in aid of MS Ireland take place at 7.30pm starting and ending at Genzyme.  Entry fee is €12 and you can register on Run Ireland up to Thursday or €15 on the night.

Life after Waterford Viking Marathon

A very well deserved congratulations is due to all our members who took part in the Waterford Viking Marathon on the 30th June 2012 last and a warm thank you to the supporters on the day whose encouragement was invaluable along the route - Jenny and Sandra take a bow!  After a great night The Vic that night, many of our members took a well earned rest last week but it was back to normal on Monday and it was great to see so many back on the road ready for the next challenge.  With some now looking towards the Dublin Marathon, many of our members might be looking for shorter races and there are a few of these coming up over the next few weeks :

Zamda 5k fun run in the new Kilbarry Park on Friday 20th July 2012 at 8pm - entry fee €10

Woodstown 5 Mile run on Saturday 11th August 2012 at 7.00pm

Genzyme 5 mile road race in aid of MS Ireland Friday 31st August 2012 at 7.30pm enter here

We now wish to collect all the sponsorship money raised by our members so please bring your money along as soon as possible.

Busy Week

3 days to go to the Waterford Viking Marathon in what will be a very busy week for Tramore AC.  Before we get to that, a very well done is due to Claire Fowler who completed the Strawberry Half Marathon in Enniscorthy in a fantastic 1 hour 40 mins and finished 2nd in her category.  The gauntlet has now been thrown down to all our half marathoners this Saturday!! 

Thanks to everyone who made it to training Monday night for the photo shoot - the result of which can be seen above.  Hopefully at some stage we will be able to get everyone together as there were some longstanding members missing for this photo. 

Anyone who wishes to go out on Friday evening for the "pre-marathon meal"  we are meeting at The Vee Bistro at 6.30pm and please, if you haven't given your name to Lisa, let her know if you are attending.  Don't forget Saturday night in the Vic at 8.30 for the "post-marathon drink"  This is now becoming a tradition and we just love traditions in this club.  Wear your Viking Marathon t-shirt and medal with pride.

Good luck to Davy and his stewards and let's hope for an incident free day for them on Saturday. 

Best of luck to all 28 of our club and running group members who are competing on Saturday and we look forward to all the race stories on Saturday night over a glass of lemonade!!

Countdown to Waterford Viking Marathon is on!

As I type there is 1 week, 21 hours and 27 mins left to the start of the Waterford Viking Marathon.  With so many of our athletes taking part, it is nearly impossible to list them all - but I will give it a go and apologise in advance if I forget someone.  So here goes..... best of luck to Lisa Stapleton, Shirley Fennelly, Suzanne Casey, Niamh O'Sullivan, Caroline Corcoran,  Gean Jacob, Joanne Dunne, Jackie McGee, PJ McCarthy, Donal Breslin and Antoinette Breslin who all tackle the full marathon and to Sandra Flavin, Elaine Keating, Laura Walsh, Elaine Walsh, Noeline Flavin, Margaret Keane, Joanne Hefferan, Gwen Wagenaar, Ruth Brophy, Garvan Toomey, Siobhan Grimes, Nellie Cuddihy, Rose Cowman, Julie Dunne and Edwina McDonald who will do the half marathon.  Ann O'Brien, Martina Stewart and Mary Smith will compete in the relay event.  This is a huge amount of athletes taking part for a senior club in its infancy and  a massive thank you and credit is due to Davy Wade for bringing the majority of those competing to this point.  Best of luck also to Davy, head steward for the marathon, who is sporting a few more grey hairs than before!  We hope the day goes well for you too.

News and Fixtures

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the sponsorship of Elaine Walsh who is running in the Women's mini marathon on Monday next in aid of Anam Cara.  Best of luck Elaine and also Claire Fowler and any other members who are running. 

The next race in the Ger Wyley summer series takes place tomorrow (Friday).  Its the 17th Annual Touraneena 5k. The race starts in the village of Touraneena, just off the main Dungarvan to Clonmel Road at 8 p.m. Entries will be taken at the nearby community centre and the race fee is €8.00.

A reminder to all members who are considering taking part in the Viking Marathon.  The early bird registration ends tomorrow and the fees go up by €10 after that date.

Maria Malone's core strengthening class specifically for runners starts next Wednesday at 7pm in the Church of Ireland Hall, Church Road.  Cost €8.00. All welcome.

Waterford Viking Marathon Preparation

As the Waterford Viking Marathon gets closer, all Tramore AC participants are well into their training at this stage and hopefully its going well for everybody.  Don't forget that the early bird registration ends on the 1st June and the price goes up to €60.00 so if you haven't already done so, you can register here

Maria Malone has indicated that she will hold a core strengthening class for the next 5 Wednesday nights at 7pm at the Church of Ireland Hall, Church Road especially for Tramore AC runners as a way of preparation for the marathon.  The cost of this class will depend on the amount of people interested.  Please text or phone Elaine Walsh on 087 6427841 if you are interested in taking part.

Lisa Stapleton is taking numbers for a pre-marathon meal on Friday the 29th June for competitors and supporters alike.  Let Lisa know if you are intesested in coming along.

Stoneyford 10k

Congratulations to Claire Fowler who ran a fantastic 44.44 in the Stoneyford 10k last Sunday finishing first in her category. 

News and Fixtures

Well done to Nellie Cuddihy who completed the Kildare 10k on Sunday 13th May in a fantastic 52 minutes on a very windy day.

Don't forget the Alfie Hale Barefoot running clinic tonight, 14th May at 6.30pm in the shop.  All welcome.

For anyone interested in running a few 5 mile runs, don't forget the West Waterford Ger Wyley Summer series is underway.  Next up is the 11th Annual Old Still bar Clashmore 5 on Friday 25th May 2012.
The race starts at 8 pm in the village of Clashmore. Entries for the race will be taken at the Old Still Bar in the village and the entry fee is €8. This is a challenging course but the last two miles are all downhill after a challenging hill from mile two to three. Refreshments and the prize-giving will take place at the Old Still Bar after the race.

This week at Tramore AC

After last weeks Waterford to Tramore run, it was back to marathon and half marathon training for many of our athletes this week.  For those who braved the rain on Wednesday night, we had a great pyramid speed session on the hockey pitch and it was a welcome change from running on the road.  With many of our members up to 18 miles in marathon training and 10-12 miles for the half marathon, remember to register for the Waterford Viking Marathon on time.  The cost is currently €50 but this goes up to €60 on the 1st June and registration closes on the 15th June.  You can enter here

Congratulations of Gerry Fitzgerald who completed the 5 mile Portlaw run in 32 minutes last night.  Great running by Gerry again.

Also best of luck to Nellie Cuddihy who is running the Kildare 10k tomorrow. 

Limerick Marathon

Well done PJ McCarthy who completed the Limerick Marathon in an excellent 3 hours 27 minutes today.  Great running by PJ - there's no stopping him at the moment.

Waterford to Tramore Run

Well done to the large Tramore AC contingent who ran in the Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile run on Saturday 5th May.  On what was a lovely night for running and the added pleasure of running towards home, we had approximately 16 runners taking part who all finished with smiles on their faces and all looking very comfortable.  We also had a great number of supporters on the route, placed well to give much needed encouragement.  Well done all.  Full results here

Joanne, Noeline, Davy, Elaine, Laura, Jackie, Shirley, Tracy, Caroline, Lisa, Ann

(Missing from photo Darren, Paul, Elaine, Garvan and Edwina)

Bag Packing

Thanks to everybody who helped out today at Supervalu with the bag packing.  Our first rough count is €680 so a great amount for the day.  Thanks again to those who gave up their time and to those who donated.
Enjoy your run tonight those of you doing the Waterford to Tramore race.  See you at the finish line.

Waterford to Tramore

 The 43rd Annual Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile road race is coming up on Saturday, 5th May 2012. This is the third race in the Ger Wyley Sports Summer Series. This race begins outside Waterford City Hall in Waterford at 7pm sharp and finishes opposite the Majestic Hotel in Tramore. Note that runners need to organise a lift back to Waterford to collect your car. Changing and shower facilities plus refreshments and prize-giving will take place in the Tramore GAA clubhouse after the race.

Entries......It costs €10 to pre-enter HERE

You can also enter on the night for €12 at the Munster Bar, on the Mall (which is near both the Tower Hotel and only minutes from the start) between 5:45pm and 6:45pm. Those who have pre-entered can collect their number in the Munster Bar at the pre-entered section.

The organisers of the race have asked that all runners register online prior to the race as this will speed up proceedings on the night.