The ability of the Castleblayney Faughs to attract some of Ireland’s top sporting people to their Mc Mahon’s Supervalu 5K was evident again this week as the Club were delighted to announce that double Olympian and current Irish men’s 800 metre record holder David Matthews will attend the annual race on Sunday the 29th of November at 2pm.
At his favoured 800 metre distance, he won consecutive national titles outdoors in 1994–95–96–97 and indoors in 1993–94–95, He won the bronze medal at the 1993 European Junior Championships, reached the semi final of the 1996 Olympics and the heats of the 2000 Olympics. Matthews is the current Irish record holder at 800m with a time of 1:44.82, which was set in Rieti, Italy, on Sept 5th 1995 and he also held the Irish record for the quickest 1000 m outdoors.
The race starts near the Glencarn Hotel and heads out the Old Monaghan Road for 2.5 k, loops back in the road to finish on Main St. By Monaghan standards this is a fast route. The route will be traffic free and excellently stewarded for runner’s safety and comfort. The race is also chipped to ensure accurate and timely results for all those participating. There will be a group warm up for anybody who wishes, directly before the race
In 2015 we have an extensive Prize List with €100 for 1st male and female and €50 for 2nd in both with a trophy for 3rd. In addition we have following categories
Over 40’s 1st €30 for men and women and 2nd in each €20
Over 50’s 1st €30 for men and women and 2nd in each €20
Fastest Santa
Fastest Club
And also underage prizes for u16 and u14 age groups.
In recognition of the run being suitable for all levels, we have a medal for every finisher. It is not there that the day’s festivities finish. After the run, it is straight to the nearby Glencarn Hotel where there will be tea and something nice for all the race goers where special guest, David Matthews will be in attendance and will make the presentations. David the two time Olympian and still holds the national 800m record. He was also the Cork senior Hurling Physical Coach for the last number of years. A man well worth meeting and listening to!
By Majella Boyd Wed 11th Nov
