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While Hugh Armstrong was busy winning a silver medal in the All-Ireland youths’ mountain running championships in scenic Glendalough, the senior athletes of Ballina AC were also busy at a variety of races around the country. The evergreen Michael Courell made his annual trip to Kilnaboy, Co Clare for a tough 10 mile road race where he finished the race in 1:17:57. Running under eight minute mile pace all the way is no mean achievement for the course. Both Bernard Barrett and William Heverin made the trip to Dublin for the Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park. Both should be very happy with their times of 38:56 and 44:46 respectively. Both will use these times to set lower time targets for the remainder of the season.

Kilkenny running group, Fit4Life Kilkenny City Harriers, are hoping to raise €20,000 for the Susie Long Hospice Fund by encouraging people to Run Kilkenny for Susie Long on the June Bank holiday weekend.

Join the Enable Ireland marathon teams this autumn and participate in three of the world’s leading marathon routes. Why not join the fastest marathon course in the world in Berlin on September 25, or enjoy live bands and music as you jog through Chicago on October 9. For the ultimate New York experience, finish the race in the iconic Central Park on November 6.

If you are participating in the 2011 Flora Mini Marathon, you may consider doing it for children with Down Syndrome.

Fancy improving your fitness levels, raising money for a local charity and visiting New York?

This novel fundraising event has been planned by Fit 4 Life Kilkenny and Kilkenny City Harriers. The event with be held on the June bank holiday weekend, from June 4 - 6, 2011 with all proceeds going to the Susie Long Hospice Fund.

Mayo Roscommon Hospice is looking for volunteers to take part in the West of Ireland Mini Marathon on Sunday May 1 in Castlebar, or the Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin on June 6.

A local man will raise funds for six of his favourite charities when he participates in the North Pole Marathon next year.

As we recover from the Bank Holiday weekend and face into Halloween festivities, spare a thought for the many participants in the Dublin Marathon on Monday last who deserve sincere congratulations for their efforts and struggles through 26 long miles of running.