Hi all. We made the very difficult decision last night to cancel this year’s USAC 5 Mile Stride. The decision was made based on both public health concerns and for financial reasons. The recent extension of the Covid-19 Phase 3 regulations covers the weekend of the Stride, limiting the event… Continue reading
The Striders Masters athletes had a 100% record, winning 9 medals out of 9 competitions, across the sprints, middle distance & throws. Aine Cullen registered a second place finish in Shot Put, but went one place better in the Weight For Distance throwing event, with a new Leinster Indoor championship… Continue reading
The grounds of Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, played host to the Intermediate and Masters Cross Country events. In wet and cold conditions Joe Lillis, Brendan Lyng, Alan O’Connor and George Delaney all performed really well, to record an 8th place finish for the Striders in the club event and… Continue reading
Final day of county cross country at Adamstown with all Masters members (age 35+) out in force and we didn’t leave disappointed! 8 women and 14 men turned out to represent the club with pride. Nicola Murphy finished a very impressive 3rd in a very competitive field, running a tactical… Continue reading
Huge well done to Brendan Lyng today coming 3rd in Leinster Masters cross country O45. Brendan was also on the Wexford county team which came 3rd in the Master 035 category. Also competing today for Striders was Pat O’Callaghan in the Masters O50 category. Pat had a great run today…. Continue reading
The Striders senior athletes finished the year on a real high, winning both team and individual medals at the Wexford Intermediate Cross Country championships, at Lingstown, Kilmore. The womens team stole the limelight with a fantastic gold medal winning team performance and the mens team weren’t too shabby either, winning… Continue reading
Well done to George Delaney, who was the only Strider competing in the Leinster Cross Country championships in Ferbane, Co Offaly. George had a fantastic run over a tough course, that was well churned up after the juvenile races.
Tough running today for our Seniors at the Leinster Novice. Women 4km and men 6km. Sloppy conditions but all safely home across the line. It’s out there as one of the tougher runs due to ground conditions. Nicola Murphy had a very impressive run in her 1st Leinster race, storming… Continue reading
Well done to both our Senior Ladies and Mens Cross Country teams today. Beth O’Connor, Sonia Byrne, Theresa MacDonald, Katie Murphy & Aine Cullen were all fantastic and came close to winning a team medal. The GOLD medal mens team were as follows..to the tune of “Dancing at the crossroads”….there… Continue reading
The Striders had both womens and mens teams in action at Kennedy Park, competing for county novice titles. Over 4km, Nicola Murphy put in a fantastic display to win individual Silver. More good news followed as the team of Nicola, Catriona McLoughlin, Lettie Myer and Aine Cullen won the club… Continue reading
We are placing an order depending on interest for snoods with USAC logo @ €10 let Catherine Or Kathleen know if you are interested.
Hi all. We made the very difficult decision last night to cancel this year's USAC 5 Mile Stride. The decision was made based on both public health concerns and for financial reasons.
The recent extension of the Covid-19 Phase 3 regulations covers the weekend of the Stride, limiting the event to 200 people. The 200 includes race entrants, stewards, civil defense, spectators etc.
In the absence of sponsorship, (we did not feel it appropriate to ask for sponsorship given the hardship many local businesses are having to endure), the event became financially unviable.
Concerns were also raised about people congregating in large numbers given the recent upturn in Covid-19 cases.
So with a heavy heart the decision was made to cancel this year's event and to start planning for 2021. Thank you to all of our volunteers who have put in considerable work behind the scenes, especially Catherine and Aine and all of the committee.
Thanks too to those of you who signed up, you will receive an email from Pop Up Races detailing the refund of your race registration fee. Stay safe everyone.
The James Lawlor Memorial 5k takes place this Friday with the first runner taking to the road at 7:30pm.
We would like if those who have registered can arrive at 7pm to be allocated their start time and have warmups completed to be ready to start. It would also help if athletes doing warmups could use the road back towards the new bridge behind the start line so we can keep the race route clear.
Parking and the start line is located about halfway down the pink rock road between the humpback bridge and the new bridge.
Directions to Car Park goo.gl/maps/oDbS99JR31woHVbu7
Looking forward to seeing you there and Good Luck
Please remember to adhere to all recommended guidelines on social distancing during the event
Don’t forget Striders
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This years event takes place on the 7th August 2020 It will be the same route as always Start: Pink Rock Finish: Parish Hall This event is open to all members of St. Joseph’s AC and United St...
