Club members were in many different competitions over the weekend.
USA
Over in the US things are hotting up in the colleges cross country. Competing for Tulsa in the Mid West of the NCAA in Missouri was Shay McEvoy. And what a run he had to finish 3rd in 29.42 and lead the Tulsa team into first place. Grace Richardson was part of the action helping her New York University team.
SANTRY
The British and Irish Masters cross country were held in Santry on Saturday. KCH had two athletes involved. Brian Maher showed once again his immense talent. Competing in the O/45 section he took individual gold and was second overall in 26.05 and was part of the Irish gold winning team. Jamie Gavin completed the course in 27.44 and placed 9th in the O/40 section.
SCHOOLS CE
Alex Cullen won silver in the national schools combined events. This was achieved with PBs in Shot, 60m hurdles, 200m and 800m. Those combined with his long jump gained him 3,126 points and gets him to the schools international in Glasgow on 26th November.
STUDENTS ON THE ROADS
The third level colleges held their annual road relays. Among the Harriers taking part were Ella Richardson with UL, Maebh Maher with DCU and Eleanor Godden with UCD.
STOOK
An unusually low turnout from the club for the annual Stook 10 mile which includes the county road championships. Claire Dermody represented us in style by winning the ladies race. Sheila O’Callaghan and Paul Larkins also completed the race. Well done ye three. Hopefully a better turnout next year.