Race Report

Race reports contributed to and written by club members

Dublin Intermediate Cross Country

Conditions for the Dublin Intermediate Cross Country Championship were perfect, blues skies, temperatures in the early 20s and just a light breeze to cool the bronzed athletes down, as they made their way around...

Meet & Train Race No. 2

The Sportsworld ‘Meet & Train’ ladies were back in action again last Sunday, and we had a new recruit. Namely, Atiyah. When looking up this unique name, the dictionary informs me that it means...

National Novice Cross Country, Cowpark

Ladies Report - Edel Keenehan According to both the Oxford and Cambridge English Dictionary , the following was noted; Novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ noun a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation. Similar:beginner, learner, inexperienced person After competing in last...

Ardagh 10 mile

The Ardagh 10 mile challenge took place in the scenic village of Ardagh in Co. Longford on Saturday 28th December. The weather this year was mild with only a little breeze...

Tom Brennan 5K 2020

Wednesday opened the first page of a new decade and, likewise, Liffey Valley AC opened this year’s racing calendar to 772 participants with the Tom Brennan 5k in the Phoenix Park. Needless to say, the red...

Dublin Masters 5th January 2020

We have two reports to wet your appetite for the XC season ahead. Bruce and Maura give their take on last weekends Dublin Masters. Both had excellent races so read on. Bruce Campbell Peter...

Leinster XC 2020 Gowran

Women's Report This week we have reports from the Leinster Masters and Intermediate XC 2020. The reports come from Emma Meade and Tim Murphy. On a lovely clear but cold day, the intermediate women began...

Meet and Train 3 2019/2020: Cherryfield Park

report by Laura Kenny (back row, 4th from right in the photo) Sunday the 19th of January marked the 3rd of this seasons Meet and Train cross country runs. The misery of the stormy morning...

Raheny 5 Mile 2020 – Sunday 26th January

Reports By Karl Shevlin & Deirdre O'Connell, photos by Peter Knaggs. Karl: As the last Sunday of January arrives, so too does the ever popular Raheny 5 Mile Road Race. Many a runner is likely to...

NIA Live 28th January 2020

by Elaine Kennedy Having spent the last four months dragging myself around mucky, hilly cross country courses in the cold and rain, arriving into a warm and dry indoor arena was an absolute delight. The...