DYNAMIC WORK

13 MARCH 2016

Numbers game – Maggie story

St.Brendan’s AC members share their personal stories and different experiences of getting fit and embracing new challenges in recent years.

Numbers game – Maggie story

I am a mother of 3 and I work full time as a nurse, 3 nights a week. My running story began in March 2007 when I decided to quit smoking and set my goal to run Cork City Marathon in June 2007. This was a fantastic event for me with great sense of achievement at the finish line. I follow up after such a positive experience and complete Dublin marathon that year in just over 4hrs, since then I have done lots of half-marathons, 10K and 5K races.

2 years ago, in 2013 to celebrate my 50^th birthday, I decided to do my LAST full marathon in Tralee. I did it in 3hrs 29mins and loved it. It supposed to be my last marathon but the great support I got on route changed my plans for the future. Few more marathons followed, including 6 in 2015.

2015 was my best year of running and my greatest achievements from this year was winning the very challenging (weather conditions) Brandon Bay Half Marathon in July and also winning the Donegal Marathon few weeks later (my husband is from Donegal).My most enjoyable marathon was in November 2015 in Sixmilebridge. One loop 26 times, great banter and great encouragement on route.

I do not have a training schedule, I like to be active so I run or go for a walk every day. I will do a few long runs 14-16 miles before a marathon in few weeks prior to event. I do some cross training too and enjoy a swim.

Last year I joined St.Brendan’s AC and found it’s great to be part of a team and proud to be a member of the club which also give me the opportunity to meet other likeminded people and it’s a great social network which allowed me to made many friends through running.

I enjoy running and I never had and injury so it’s easier to maintain fitness required with marathon training. It keeps me fit and healthy and I can proudly say I am a non-smoker.

I would love to run London Marathon in 2016. I have a competitive streak in me, so a few minutes off my PB time (currently stand at 3:26) would be a massive bonus. For the rest of 2016, I’m planning few more marathons including Tralee Marathon as I preferred the longer distances. I did try 100m sprint but I will stick to the races I can enjoy. It’s never too late to try new things and challenge yourself.

Maggie

More stories from St.Brendan's AC:

Chapter 1 - Mags story

To complete 25 Marathons - Moira story

Running for my life - David story

A late starter - Kirstie story

Run4Fun – Yvonne story
Are You Mad Running? - Cathy story
Seeking fitness...Finding fun - Ursula Story

Making new friends – Pat story

AAI JUVENILE INDOOR COMPETITION 2016

The national indoors took place at the weekend 12^th & 13^th March in the national arena at AIT, Athlone. St. Brendan’s AC athlete Darragh Courtney was competing on Sunday in two events both the 60m hurdles & high jump in the u16 age category. Darragh placed 2^nd in the high jump with a clearance of 1.80m. To finish off a very long day, Darragh also came 2^nd in the 60m hurdles in what was a very close run competition. Wonderful news for this athlete to be bringing home two national silver medals! Well done Darragh.

29 FEBRUARY 2016

February 2016 - updates & results

06.02.2016 - Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon
Margaret Carlin (3:45 - 4th female overall), Cathy Quilter (4:30), Moira Horgan(5:10)
Full results HERE.

06.02.2016 - Parkrun Tralee #53
Tommy Redmond, Joe O'Brien, David Butler, Irene Butler, Pat Sheehy, Nora Falvey (3rd in age category), Rebecca Falvey (1st in age category), Zach Walshe (1st in age category), Katie Falvey (1st in age category), Seamus Falvey, Joan Reil Burke, James Daley, Stuart Daley.
Full results HERE.

06.02.2016 - Puck Warriors Duathlon Winter Series no.4
Artur Nowak (4th overall).
Full results HERE.

13.02.2016 - Parkrun Tralee #54
Peter Jackson, Zach Walshe (1st in age category), Artur Nowak, Kirstie Nowak, Pat Sheehy Full results HERE.

14.02.2016 - Tralee Valentine 10 Mile
Derek Griffin (2nd overall), James Daley, Ann McGlynn, David Butler, Pat Sheehy, Yvonne Quill, Margaret Carlin (2nd in age category), Catherine Burke
Full results HERE.

20.02.2016 - Parkrun Tralee #55
Zach Walshe, Peter Jackson, Kirstie Nowak, Patrick Stack, Aaron Horgan, Moira Horgan, Daisy Nowak, Sadbh Lowth, Kevin Horgan, Pat Sheehy, Catherine Burke, David Butler, Lilly Nowak, Paudie Dineen, Mary Dillan, Nora Falvey, Laura Falvey, Ashlynn Falvey, Katie Falvey, Artur Nowak.
Full results HERE.

27.02.2016 - Parkrun Tralee #56

Zach Walshe, Kirstie Nowak, Catherine Burke, Peter Jackson, James Daley, Stuart Daley, Artur Nowak, Pat Sheehy, Shannon Quill, Yvonne Quill, Dylan Stack.

Full results HERE.

27.02.2016 - 3 in 2 Marathons, Ballina

Cathy Quilter

Marathon 1 (27.02.2016)

Marathon 2 (27.02.2016)

Marathon 3 (28.02.2016)

Full results HERE.

28.02.2016 - Orienteering, Killarney

Daisy Nowak, Lilly Nowak, Kirstie Nowak, Artur Nowak

Full results HERE.

21 FEBRUARY 2016

U13-U19 INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

St. Brendan’s AC had three athletes competing the weekend of 20^th & 21^stFebruary 2016 in Nenagh at the Munster Indoor championships. Rebecca Falvey (U14) competing in the long jump and 60m, Darragh Courtney (U16) in the 60m hurdles and high jump and Fergal O’Brien (U16) in the 200m and 60m. All had a very good weekend in the first competition of the 2016 season. These athletes are all part of the Kerry squads, who train on a very regular basis.
Darragh brought home two bronze medals and a new personal best in the high jump of 1.75m. We can’t wait to see what the remainder of this season will bring for all our athletes.