Defence Forces “An Cosantóir 10k” 2019 (9th Oct)

Ger Brady helps Elizabeth Carr to defend her title

“An Cosantóir” is the official magazine of the Defence Forces and the 40th year of the Defence Forces “An Cosantóir 10k” was held in the Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon 9th October. The nearby McKee Barracks was used as HQ for the race, where 333 athletes drawn from all ranks of the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces, staff from the Department of Defence, and retired and invited personnel registered for the event. Finishing strongly in 27th place overall was our own (Lieutenant) Elizabeth Carr in 39:21, first woman to finish by a long way, and third score for her team that finished second unit in the mixed unit team event. Finishing right behind Elizabeth in 39:22 was another Mullingar Harriers athlete, (Sergeant) Gerard Brady who had run alongside her for the second half of the race, leading his unit home in the mixed unit team event, though out of the team prizes. Well done to Elizabeth and Gerard, showing that it’s possible to mix a busy military career with competitive running.