Edenderry's Richie secures parkrun personal best
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Michelle Kearney was joined by her dad, Michael, at the Vicarstown parkrun where she marked the milestone of completing her 50th parkrun.Image 2 of 2
Edenderry's Richie Farrell (4th from right) was joined by fellow runners at last Saturday's parkrun in Mount Lucas as he celebrated a personal best (BP) having taken up running for the first time earlier this year.The weekly Mountlucas parkrun recorded another string of significant achievements last weekend with Edenderry's Richie Farrell securing the only personal best (PB) of the morning. This was a great achievement for Richie as he only took up running earlier this year.
A number of parkrun regulars travelled to Vicarstown to take part in their parkrun, including Sinéad and Terry Wearen, with the latter celebrating a significant milestone as he completed his 25th parkrun. Also marking a major milestone in Vicarstown was Michelle Kearney, who proudly completed her 50th parkrun, joined by her dad Michael, which made the occasion even more memorable.
As always, there was a strong community spirit at the Saturday morning parkrun in Mountlucas, with local runners and visitors alike enjoying the bright conditions and the camraderie. Among the visitors were Mary and Paul Byrne who travelled all the way from Tralee in county Kerry.
Mountlucas parkrun takes place at Bord na Móna Mountlucas windfarm every Saturday morning at 9.30am sharp. There's something for everyone whether they want to walk, run, volunteer or just meet new people. Parkrun isn’t just a timed run: it’s about community, inclusivity, and wellbeing. Every event at Mountlucas brings together people of all ages and abilities, creating a warm, encouraging atmosphere. Whether you’re walking your first 5 km or picking up your 50th, Mountlucas parkrun offers something for everyone.
For more information see http://parkrun.ie/mountlucas