Athletics Westmeath XC 2023 – Day 2 (8th Oct)

Perfect weather for conclusion of Athletics Westmeath Cross Country

Results of Day 2 here – JUVENILE results

Day 2 of the Athletics Westmeath Cross Country Championships took place in Belvedere on Sunday morning 8th October in unseasonably warm conditions for the time of year as temperatures reached the high teens. Competition was for girls and boys u/9, 11, 13, 15 & 17 years. Belvedere proved itself yet again as an excellent cross country venue and underfoot conditions were very good for running.

There were a good number of newcomers and the boys and girls that ran in the non-Championship u/9 races really enjoyed themselves and were delighted with their medals, one for everyone that finished. Moving to the Championships proper, the race distances were no problem for those that have been training regularly. The course in Belvedere is a great test of cross country endurance and those that train there regularly will have no problem with the courses chosen for the Leinsters. There were some very good individual performances but Championship cross country is also about team running, so everyone was being closely watched by Club coaches, particularly the newcomers.

Many of the juveniles who took part on day 1 the previous week were back in action again, either running in their own age or moving up an age group, to get in some race experience. As on day 1, the competitors on day 2 came from all across the County and included a number of welcome newcomers, with everyone keen to perform well.

Thanks to all who helped with parking, recording the results, marshalling and stewarding on the course, to the many parents who came and supported the competitors, and to the management and staff of Belvedere for the use of the excellent grounds, and to the athletes who provided great competition.

The Leinster Championships take place over two days, with two weeks between each, so juvenile athletes can run in their own age group and can move up an age group to make up teams. The results of both days and application in training will be used to select teams to represent Mullingar and Westmeath in the Leinster Championships.

Results of Day 2 here – JUVENILE results