RAIN STAYS AWAY IN PARK

* More pictures at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindie/sets/72157605216907797/

Just when the last few runners were heading into the finish straight on the Furze Road in the Phoenix Park, a light drizzle started to fall.
For the first time in a few years, we were not frozen and soaked through at the final four mile run in the annual Meet & Train Summer League, which builds up to the Women's Mini Marathon!
Upfront, Stephanie Bergin of Sportsworld was winning her first M&T race, clocking a time of 24 mins 39 seconds. Anne Ormsby of Fingallians was again second, followed by another pair of SW runners - Edel Madigan and Edel Kelly.
Norma Harnedy in fifth place gave host club Donore their first top ten placing of the series, while sixth was Deirdre Shields of Fingallians. Full results will be sorted out over the next day or so, with the prize presentation taking part in a conjunction with a special get-together to discuss the future of the Meet & Train Leagues.
With well over 80 turning out this was the best attended race of the year - and hopefully we can get over the hundred again soon, with the support not only of Sportsworld, Fingallians, Lucan, Blackrock, Donore and Crusaders but also of Clonliffe, Tallaght, Dunboyne, Raheny and other groups.
* Thanks to the catering staff in Donore Sportscentre - the cup of tea was most welcome.

Full individual results:

1 1236 Stephanie Bergin Sportsworld A 24.39
2 1201 Ann Ormsby Fingallians A 24:50
3 1248 Edel Madigan Sportsworld C 25:20
4 1473 Edel Reilly Sportsworld Indiv 25.34
5 1471 Norma Harnody Donore Indiv 25.38
6 1225 Louise Keogh 0/35 Blackrock A 25:40
7 1235 Crona Brady Sportsworld A 25.45
8 1232 Ciara Foster Sportsworld A 25.58
9 1258 Derval McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A 26.02
10 1202 Cindy Hickey Fingallians A 26.07
11 1231 Ann Higgins Sportsworld A 26.12
12 1203 Bronagh Snow 0/40 Fingallians A 16.17
13 1240 Orla Jordan Sportsworld B 26:20
14 1234 Eileen Dalton Sportsworld A 26.25
15 1266 Freda Comiskey 0/35 Lucan B 27.11
16 1251 Catherine O'Neill Sportsworld D 27.17
17 1204 Bernie Corrie 0/45 Fingallians A 27:40
18 1205 Catherine Bennett Fingallians A 27.41
19 1466 Sheelagh Sullivan Donore Indiv 27.48
20 1255 Christine Sweeney Donore A 27.53
21 1265 Bernie Stapleton 0/35 Lucan B 28:10
22 1226 Mary Butler 0/50 Blackrock A 28.17
23 1252 Karen O'Connor Sportsworld D 28:24
24 1260 Eithne Reid 0/40 Lucan A 28:30
25 1241 Kim Masuda Sportsworld B 28:35
26 1264 Deirdre Counihan 0/40 Lucan B 28:40
27 1245 Anna Delaney Sportsworld C 28:46
28 1472 Rosemary O'Brien Belfield Indiv 28.53
29 1244 Susan McDonnell Sportsworld C 29.04
30 1246 Ann Jordan Sportsworld C 29.05
31 1470 Mary Louise McLaughlin, Donore Donore Indiv 29.08
32 1207 Anne Marie Dargan Fingallians B 29.09
33 1259 Emer McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A 29.12
34 1238 Aileen Melody Sportsworld B 29.17
35 1469 Emer Fay Donore Indiv 29.18
36 1476 Myra Nolan Lucan Indiv 29:30
37 1212 Karen Morris 0/40 Fingallians B 29:43
38 1216 Angela O'Dea Fingallians C 29.49
39 1214 Paula Murray Fingallians C 29.59
40 1230 Michelle Langan Blackrock A 30.24
41 1227 Jennifer Lee 0/45 Blackrock A 30.27
42 1267 Lorraine Heffernan0/35 Lucan B 30.45
43 1208 Siobhan Walsh Fingallians B 30.59
44 1279 Sile McIntyre Lucan D 31.07
45 1206 Josie Power 0/55 Fingallians A 31.09
46 1211 Barbara McManus Fingallians B 31.41
47 1477 Joan McManus Donore Indiv 31.41
48 1482 Christina Goldrick Blackrock Indiv 31.44
49 1474 Jacinta Shinnick Indiv 31.53
50 1467 Mary Murphy Donore Indiv 32:00
51 1254 Sue Lynch Donore A 32.12
52 1229 Helen Hennessy Blackrock A 32.37
53 1262 Brid Fogarty Lucan A 32.38
54 1215 Linda Murray 0/40 Fingallians C 32.41
55 1218 Nicky McKay Fingallians C 33.01
56 1213 Sinead Flanagan Fingallians C 33.11
57 1247 Laurence Delair Sportsworld C 33.16
58 1217 Sarah Evans Fingallians C 33.19
59 1275 Ann Murtagh Lucan D 33.22
60 1243 Jenny Maher Sportsworld C 33.25
61 1468 Cliona O'Riordan Sportsworld Indiv 33.29
62 1481 Eileen Rowland Indiv 33.41
63 1269 Patricia Daly 0/40 Lucan C 33.56
64 1274 Adrienne Sweeney Lucan C 34.03
65 1464 Shauna Griffin Fingallians Indiv 34.22
66 1475 Audrai O'Driscoll Indiv 34.43
67 1270 Ann McGee 0/60 Lucan C 34.45
68 1222 Debbie O'Dea Fingallians D 34.55
69 1223 Mary Keane 0/50 Fingallians D 35.07
70 1483 Sinead Guilfoyle 0/45 Blackrock Indiv 35.45
71 1454 Noelle Dunne 0/55 Lucan Indiv 36:10
72 1280 Sinead McIntyre Lucan D 36.25
73 1480 Jennith Aclan Lucan Indiv 36.27
74 1463 Carol Searle Lucan Indiv 36.39
75 1272 Winifred Ryan Lucan C 36.51
76 1479 Mairead White Indiv 36.55
77 1478 Claire White 36.55
78 1277 Siobhan O'Connor Lucan D 37.21
79 1271 Barbara Whelan 0/45 Lucan C 37.23
80 1465 Claire Jordan Indiv 37.26
81 1273 Susie Devaney 0/45 Lucan C 37.42
82 1461 Hilary Wright, 0/55 Crusaders Indiv 37.55
83 1449 Manuelle Ratte Crusaders Indiv 41.33
84 1221 Ciara Lee Fingallians D 42.02

SECOND WIN FOR LORNA IN LUCAN

Lorna Quinn of Sportsworld made it two from two in the Meet & Train Summer League round two race at Lucan over three miles.
By clever use of the new tarmac paths in Griffeen Park, Lucan Harriers had devised a new one lap route around the park, which was tough but won universal approval. What a relief not having to dodge the traffic!
Lorna had Winter League winner Anne Ormsby of Fingallians for company in the first half of the race, but then pulled away to win in a time of 18 mins 57 secs - 6.20 minute miling.
Anne was second in 19.17, with Stephanie Bergin of Sportsworld third. Most impressive sprint finish came from Delia Ho of Belfield/Crusaders, who has only started training in a past few weeks.
Final Summer League Round over 4 miles is in the Phoenix Park (Furze Road) on Wed May 21 (7.45pm). Race HQ is the Donore Sports Centre in Chapelizod, a ten minute jog away. Walkers are welcome and (provisionally) will set off at 7.30. Info Sue Lynch at 086-2327570.
* Pictures now at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindie/sets/72157605001331385/

M&T Road LUCAN 3m Individual Results
PLACE Race No Name Team Time
1 1233 Lorna Quinn Sportsworld A
2 1201 Ann Ormsby Fingallians A
3 1236 Stephanie Bergin Sportsworld A
4 1232 Ciara Foster Sportsworld A
5 1235 Crona Brady Sportsworld A
6 1248 Edel Sportsworld C
7 1203 Bronagh Snow 0/40 Fingallians A
8 1258 Derval McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A
9 1231 Ann Higgins Sportsworld A
10 1458 Hilary McGee Individual Lucan
11 1239 Louise Bruton Sportsworld B
12 1240 Orla Jordan Sportsworld B
13 1234 Eileen Dalton Sportsworld A
14 1242 Sarah McAteer Sportsworld B
15 1265 Bernie Stapleton 0/35 Lucan B
16 1251 Catherine O'Neill Sportsworld D
17 1226 Mary Butler 0/50 Blackrock A
18 1204 Bernie Corrie 0/45 Fingallians A
19 1255 Christine Sweeney Donore A
20 1205 Catherine Bennett Fingallians A
21 1241 Kim Masuda Sportsworld B
22 1238 Aileen Melody Sportsworld B
23 1246 Ann Jordan Sportsworld C
24 1212 Karen Morris 0/40 Fingallians B
25 1245 Anna Delaney Sportsworld C
26 1209 Barbara Tobin 0/40 Fingallians B
27 1216 Angela O'Dea Fingallians C
28 1259 Emer McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A
29 1267 Lorraine Heffernan0/35 Lucan B
30 1214 Paula Murray Fingallians C
31 1207 Anne Marie Dargan Fingallians B
32 1264 Deirdre Counihan 0/40 Lucan B
33 1280 Sinead McIntyre Lucan D
34 1268 Ursula Maher Lucan B
35 1206 Josie Power 0/55 Fingallians A
36 1278 Nicola Daly Lucan D
37 1228 Michelle ni Aoidh Blackrock A
38 1208 Siobhan Walsh Fingallians B
39 1462 Aoife Reilly Individual, Liffey Valley
40 1250 Catherine Gilmore Sportsworld D
41 1261 Amber Nugent Lucan A
42 1219 Sue Cullen Fingallians D
43 1230 Michelle Langan Blackrock A
44 1210 Therese Wall 0/50 Fingallians B
45 1211 Barbara McManus Fingallians B
46 1229 Helen Hennessy Blackrock A
47 1262 Brid Fogarty Lucan A
48 1274 Adrienne Sweeney Lucan C
49 1460 Bernie Doyle Individual Lucan
50 1254 Sue Lynch Donore A
51 1243 Jenny Maher Sportsworld C
52 1247 Laurence Delair Sportsworld C
53 1215 Linda Murray 0/40 Fingallians C
54 1220 Lorraine Friel Fingallians D
55 1227 Jennifer Lee 0/45 Blackrock A
56 1263 Maisie McGlone 0/40 Lucan A
57 1269 Patricia Daly 0/40 Lucan C
58 1213 Sinead Flanagan Fingallians C
59 1275 Ann Murtagh Lucan D
60 1218 Nicky McKay Fingallians C
61 1217 Sarah Evans Fingallians C
62 1222 Debbie O'Dea Fingallians D
63 1270 Ann McGee 0/60 Lucan C
64 1457 Carina McGoldrick Individual Lucan
65 1459 Anne Butler Individual
66 1223 Mary Keane 0/50 Fingallians D
67 1464 Shauna Griffin Individual Fingallians
68 1463 Carol Searle Individual Lucan
69 1454 Noelle Dunne 0/55 Individual Lucan
70 1272 Winifred Ryan Lucan C
71 Delia Ho Individual Crusaders
72 1249 Yvonne Callis Sportsworld D
73 1273 Susie Devaney 0/45 Lucan C
74 1461 Hilary Wright, 0/55 Individual Crusaders
75 1456 Marie Ryan Individual Fingallians
76 1221 Ciara Lee Fingallians D
77 1253 Maura Maughan Sportsworld D
78 1449 Manuelle Ratte Individual Crusaders


M&T Road League Team points after two races

GOLD RACE 1 RACE 2 TOTAL
SPORTSWORLD A 18 13 31
FINGALLIANS A 24 47 71
SPORTSWORLD B 58 58 116

SILVER
LUCAN B 89 110 199
SPORTSWORLD C 106 105 211
DONORE A 102 Incomplete
LUCAN A 106 124 230
FINGALLIANS B 139 119 258

BRONZE
FINGALLIANS C 167 168 335
BLACKROCK A 169 143 312
FINGALLIANS D 249 224 473
LUCAN C 222 238 460
LUCAN D 223 Incomplete

FULL RESULT FROM RACE1 IN LUCAN

Lorna Quinn of Sportsworld was a comfortable winner for the much-anticipated Meet & Train Summer League 2-Mile race hosted around the traffic-free paths of Griffeen Park by Lucan Harriers.
Lorna, who took a year off running to study, finished in 11 mins 56 secs and not even the fast -finishing Anne Ormsby of Fingallians could catch her.
Despite the last-minute notice of this race, large groups turned out from Sportsworld, Fingallians and Lucan, with representatives also running from Blackrock, Donore and Crusaders. Good to see a number of newcomers racing for the first time and big thanks to all who helped out. General verdict: great course, lovely cup of tea!
Next round over three miles will also take place in Lucan on Wednesday May 7, starting 8pm. Entry is Eu7 with spot prizes on the night and overall prizes for best individual and team performances after the final race.
Pictures now at http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindie/sets/72157604759316007/

M&T Road 2008 LUCAN 2m Individual Results
PLACE Race No Name Team Time
1 1233 Lorna Quinn Sportsworld A 11.56
2 1201 Ann Ormsby Fingallians A 12.15
3 1235 Crona Brady Sportsworld A 12.22
4 1203 Bronagh Snow 0/40 Fingallians A 12.35
5 1202 Cindy Hickey Fingallians A 12.36
6 1232 Ciara Foster Sportsworld A 12.42
7 1258 Derval McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A 12.42
8 1231 Ann Higgins Sportsworld A 12.53
9 1239 Louise Bruton Sportsworld B 13.01
10 1234 Eileen Dalton Sportsworld A 13.05
11 1240 Orla Jordan Sportsworld B 13.06
12 1266 Freda Comiskey 0/35 Lucan B 13.07
13 1204 Bernie Corrie 0/45 Fingallians A 13.18
14 1244 Susan McDonnell Sportsworld C 13.19
15 1242 Sarah McAteer Sportsworld B 13:30
16 1226 Mary Butler 0/50 Blackrock A 13.31
17 1265 Bernie Stapleton 0/35 Lucan B 13.33
18 1257 Jill Dempsey Donore A 13:40
19 1256 Livia Ruiz Donore A 13.41
20 1255 Christine Sweeney Donore A 13.41
21 1205 Catherine Bennett Fingallians A 13.44
22 1245 Anna Delaney Sportsworld C 13.49
23 1241 Kim Masuda Sportsworld B 13.56
24 1246 Ann Jordan Sportsworld C 14:00
25 1260 Eithne Reid 0/40 Lucan A 14:00
26 1238 Aileen Melody Sportsworld B 14:06
27 1264 Deirdre Counihan 0/40 Lucan B 14.08
28 1212 Karen Morris 0/40 Fingallians B 14.16
29 1209 Barbara Tobin 0/40 Fingallians B 14.18
30 1214 Paula Murray Fingallians C 14.22
31 1237 Linda Killeen Sportsworld B 14.23
32 1259 Emer McCarthy 0/40 Lucan A 14.25
33 1268 Ursula Maher Lucan B 14:30
34 1267 Lorraine Heffernan0/35 Lucan B 14:30
35 1228 Michelle ni Aoidh Blackrock A 14.34
36 1206 Josie Power 0/55 Fingallians A 14.42
37 1451 Angela McEvoy Individual 14.49
38 1216 Angela O'Dea Fingallians C 14.51
39 1210 Therese Wall 0/50 Fingallians B 14.54
40 1278 Nicola Daly Lucan D 15.06
41 1453 Ro Charlton 0/35 Individual Lucan 15.08
42 1262 Brid Fogarty Lucan A 15.12
43 1211 Barbara McManus Fingallians B 15.16
44 1452 Deirdre Maxwell 0/35 Individual Blackrock 15.22
45 1254 Sue Lynch Donore A 15.26
46 1243 Jenny Maher Sportsworld C 15.43
47 1247 Laurence Delair Sportsworld C 15:50
48 1215 Linda Murray 0/40 Fingallians C 15.51
49 1269 Patricia Daly 0/40 Lucan C 15.54
50 1263 Maisie McGlone 0/40 Lucan A 16.11
51 1213 Sinead Flanagan Fingallians C 16.18
52 1229 Helen Hennessy Blackrock A 16.26
53 1272 Winifred Ryan Lucan C 17.06
54 1275 Ann Murtagh Lucan D 17.08
55 1455 Nina Farr Individual Lucan 17.22
56 1222 Debbie O'Dea Fingallians D 17:30
57 1270 Ann McGee 0/60 Lucan C 17:30
58 1249 Yvonne Callis Sportsworld D 18.08
59 1454 Noelle Dunne 0/55 Individual Lucan 18.23
60 1277 Siobhan O'Connor Lucan D 18.24
61 1223 Mary Keane 0/50 Fingallians D 18.25
62 1450 Maeve Hughes Individual 18.27
63 1273 Susie Devaney 0/45 Lucan C 18:46
64 1271 Barbara Whelan 0/45 Lucan C 18.52
65 1224 Deirdre Shiels 0/40 Fingallians D 18.53
66 1227 Jennifer Lee 0/45 Blackrock A 18.58
67 1221 Ciara Lee Fingallians D 19:20
68 1449 Manuelle Ratte Individual Crusaders 19.37
69 1276 Olivia Thomas Lucan D 19.43

SUMMER LEAGUE- LUCAN TO HOST FIRST TWO

Great news - Lucan is to host Sunday's first round of the Meet and Train Summer League on Sunday next April 27 (11am). Distance is two miles so not a bit stretch for anyone who has been training for the mini marathon over the past few weeks.
Lucan have also come to the rescue for the second race over three miles, which will take place on Wednesday May 7 (8.00).
The final race and prizegiving will be based in the Donore sports centre, with the race in the Phoenix Park; date Wed May 21 (7.45).
* Apologies for the delay; the calendar is hugely busy this year.
* Don't forget - Sportsworld Dublin 5 Mile on Sunday May 18 at the new time of 12 noon.

Mini Marathon Build-Up Series; 2 Miles, Sun Apr
27 (11.0) Lucan; 3 miles, Wed May 7 (8.00) Lucan; 4 miles, Wed May
21, Phoenix Park (7.45).

PS: Volunteers to help out at all races welcome. Host clubs for future races also welcome.