All roads lead to the point to point venue of Lingstown yesterday morning as Kilmore AC hosted the Mr. Oil Masters Cross country. A clever route awaited the athletes incorporating some dry(ish) sections, some wet sections, plenty of mud and a few water features making it a challenging race. Heavy rain overnight also made sure the footwear was nice and muddy.
Our recent purchase of a club gazebo made its debut and was well received by our athletes giving some shelter to change and store our gear and have the welcome cup of tea or coffee from the coffee van (great idea).
As is customary it was ladies first and Helen Sinnott, Mary Gaynor & Ilze Bedrite lined up. Unfortunately due to illness we did not have a ladies team but there were plenty of age category medals on offer so plenty to race for on the 2 and a bit loop course.
Mary Gaynor came home in a fine 10th place claiming Gold O55.
Ilze Bedrite came just 2 place behind her in 12th and claimed Bronze O45.
Helen Sinnott came 16th and claimed Silver O50.
An impressive haul of medals ladies, congratulations.
Next up the mens race and the pace was hot from the start as they faced just under 3 and a half loops of the course.
Tony Harpur was our first man home in 19th just outside the O45 medals.
Dermot Foley was next home in 29th, Brian Smyth in 35th, then the trio of Tadhg Henderson 38th, John Dier 39th & Darren O'Grady 40th place.
Congratulations to John who claimed a Silver O55.
A big thanks to our supporters who travelled down Sharron, Ollie, Gráinne & Fran and thanks to Siobhan Doyle who volunteered on the day.
Big thanks to County Board and hosts Kilmore AC for another fine event.
Next up will be the road races stating with the Novice in March
