Waterford AC held there very popular Half Marathon yesterday around a changed course and they managed to incorporate the scenic Greenway. The weather was unseasonably mild, dry and calm with only a very light drizzle making a brief appearance. 9 of our members went on the road trip to tackle the 21k route, one taking on the distance for the first time.
Brian Smyth was first club member home setting a new pb over 21k. Hot on his tail Tony Harpur was breathing down his neck. Tadhg Henderson was next to finish and Eamonn Foley just after him. Helen Wallace then came in completing her very first half marathon. Darren O'Grady crossed the finish line with Enda O'Sullivan just behind. Louise Henderson & Mary Cronin finished their runs comfortably completing our club interest. Special to Brian, Tadhg, Enda & Mary who only recently completed marathons and then refocused to run the Half.
Well done to all 9 who ran. A great event hosted once again by Waterford AC.
Full results :
Brian Smyth 1:28:52,
Tony Harpur 1:30:08,
Tadhg Henderson 1:45:37,
Eamonn Foley 1:46:59,
Helen Wallace 1:57:35,
Darren O'Grady 1:57:59,
Enda O'Sullivan 2:04:00,
Louise Henderson 2:14:01,
Mary Cronin 2:22:59