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Numbers rising for Westport’s Join Spar and Ray for 5k
Plans are well under way and entry numbers are steadily rising for Westport’s Join Spar and Ray for 5k which takes place on March 27.
Triathlon dreams for young Westport athlete
Most young athletes who want to improve their form tend to concentrate on one particular sport but up-and-coming Westport star Con Doherty prefers to work on the three disciplines of running, cycling, and swimming in his bid to become a professional triathlete. Having effortlessly come first in the swimming section of the inaugural Westport triathlon recently, and featuring as a winner in the first round of the Irish National League in cycling in March, he is already well on his way to achieving his dream.
Westport athlete running for gold
Any runners celebrating their performance at an event in recent weeks might like to look away now as Westport Athletic Club this week pays tribute to one of its many fine athletes.
Westport fun run
Why don’t you and your family take part in a 5km fun walk/run in Westport on Sunday December 28 at 2pm?
Westport Meet and Train
Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Athletics Ireland and Westport Athletic Club will continue its meet and train programme in the Westport Athletic Club facilities on Tuesdays April 14, 21, 28, and May 5 at 7.30pm. Meet and train sessions are open to all adults and there is no upper age limit. For further information contact Anne at Mayo Sports Partnership on 087 697 3587 or Mary Ryan Chambers on 087 663 6839.
Westport 5k brings the Mayo road race league to a conclusion
The ninth and final race of the Vodafone C&C Cellular Mayo Road Race League takes place in Westport on Sunday December 27. It looks like being an exciting finale to another successful race series. Ninety eight men and 112 women athletes have won points in the eight races so far. The 2009 Race League has proved an excellent testing ground for the Fit4Life members who started their programme back in February. They have been training weekly at the five group sessions organised by clubs in conjunction with Mayo Sports Partnership. The Westport 5k will include a Fit4Life team challenge among the five groups.
Westport 5k refixed for February
The ever popular Westport 5K which fell foul to the weather has been refixed for Sunday, February 7. The event which takes in the final round of the 2009 Mayo Athletic Club, Vodafone, C and C Cellular road race league will get under way at 2pm in the west Mayo town. The race will be held over a flat accurate course on the streets of the town. Entries for the race will be taken in the dressing rooms at the sports centre beside Westport Athletic Club’s track from 12.30pm on the day of the event. There will be refreshments served at Hotel Westport where the race finishes and the prize giving will take place there also from 3.30pm. There will be prizes in the men’s category for the first three finishers overall, first three over 40s, first three over 50s, and the first junior u19. In the women’s section of the road race league there will also be a prize for the first three overall finishers, first three over 35s, first three over 45s, and first junior. There will also be a prize for the best team from the four Mayo Fit4Life group on the race. Entry for the event costs €15, and there will also be a presentation of the Irish Runner most improved athlete award for 2009.