New Year, new track

 There was a good turnout at Claremorris to check out the new track during the inaugural opening hours today – New Year’s Day. A few members took the opportunity to experience the surface – a welcome change from hard uneven flooded roads during these short mid-winter days. Jim Ryan of Claremorris AC was there to oversee the day and hear  positive reactions of runners, from families with toddlers, club runners, juveniles, and a few of the usual suspects among the creaking geriatrics. Jim anticipates that the track will be ready for  Mayo Championships in a few months time. A lot done, more to do, but a universally welcome milestone in Mayo Athletics. Like the London 2012 ‘legacy’ concept, this venture may well ‘inspire a generation’.  Meanwhile, Jim says the track will be available to those who wish to use it – make sure the gate is kept closed (coin operated turnstiles will be in place soon). Fit4Life will resume there on Thursday night 10th January.

Jarlath Bell (Claremorris AC) tests his spikes