Posts by Tom Hunt
National Half Marathons: Ballybofey 2009, Dublin 2019
The last year the National half marathon championships took place was 2019 in Dublin. And it will be 2022 before the event takes place again – if it does.
Read MoreChanges to Covid-19 measures affecting training and events
As reminded by Mayo Athletics Co Board some changes to restrictions are imminent. These are some of the upcoming dates etc.
Read MoreRatoath Half Marathon results
Live races are starting to make a steady return on the calendar. Most are being held under continuing pandemic conditions.
Read MoreFinal Harvest Series race and fundraiser is a tremendous success
The final race in Swinford AC’s Harvest Series took place on Wednesday evening (September 8). The 5k event also served as a fundraiser for Castlebar Family Centre in memory of Michael Ruane.
Read MoreUpcoming Cross Country dates
These are the upcoming Cross Country Championship dates provisionally agreed at the Connacht Athletics Council and Mayo Co Board meetings recently. They offer opportunities to build stamina over the winter, an ideal addition for those who’ve been putting all their legs in one distance basket.
Read MoreTraining resumes at Castlebar September 14
It has been agreed by the committee to reinstate the Castlebar training session from Tuesday September 14 at 7pm.
Read MoreSilver success for Martin and Paula at National Masters Track and Field
The National Masters Track and Field outdoor championships were held today at Morton Stadium, Santry.
Read More5ks at Midfield, Roscommon, East Galway
The penultimate race in the Swinford AC Harvest Series was on Wednesday evening last (September 1) at Midfield. It’s probably the toughest test of all six races. Mayo AC were well represented again with ten competing in a good sized field.
Read MoreFoxford 5k, Wednesday September 8 – please support
Please support the Foxford 5k – Swinford AC’s final race in their Harvest Series. It’s over the familiar one lap course at Foxford on Wednesday September 8.
Read MoreAthletics Ireland Covid-19 update September 2
An update was issued today (September 2) by Athletics Ireland. This excerpt outlines the various stages and the key highlights and timelines for our sport (September 6, September 20, October 22) It is based on Ireland’s plan for the next and final phase of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic which was announced by the…
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