Just under 200 runners turned out for the club’s annual 5 mile road race for the Donagh Coughlan Memorial Cup on 2nd January. Last year’s race was cancelled due to poor weather conditions but it was fortunate that the inclement weather had abated this year and the day turned out to be perfect, mild and sunny. The overall winner was James McCarthy from East Cork AC. Carmel Crowley came second in the women’s race in a time of 29.31 having led for a time. She was finally beaten by Michelle Finn from Leevale AC. Kevin Wilmot was the first Bandon athlete home finishing in 9th place overall in a time of 27.15. Mark O’Sullivan and Tim Lucey followed on with times of 29.25 and 29.51. Also competing for the club were Joe O’Sullivan, Alex Galvin, Declan O’Halloran, Eddie Wilmot, Eoghan O’Leary, Liam Murphy, Donal McCarthy, Pat Mulcahy, Ronan Sheehan, Tom Sheehan, Cora Kelly, Robert Merrick, Michael Weldon, Paul Matthews and Mary Beasley. Thirty five walkers also participated. Sincere thanks to sponsors Riverview Health and Fitness Gym and also to Bandon GAA for the use of the Pavilion on the day.

Training resumes on Monday 10th January in the Grammar School. Fit 4 Life kicks off again the following night Tuesday 11th January. Cometo Kelleher’s in Bandon just before 8pm and make Fit 4 Life part of your New Year’s resolution. All abilities are catered for; you can be part of a walking, jogging or running group. The aim is to provide opportunities for people, both men and women to develop a healthier lifestyle through running and general fitness. Upcoming events include the Munster Junior and Senior Indoor Championships which will be held in Nenagh on January 9th, with the AAI Junior Indoors taking place the following weekend on January 15th. The AAI Woodies DIY Novice and Juvenile Uneven Age Cross Country Championships which were cancelled in December will now take place on 16th January in Tullamore. A number of the clubs Juvenile athletes have qualified to compete.