B-WILDERED
Over 400 participants made a trip to Gleannageenty on Saturday morning last to take part in the second running of ‘Bwildered The John Lenihan Wilderness Challenge’. Once again the event was a huge success judging from the feedback of the runners which was overwhelmingly positive.
The success of the event was down to the combined effort of a number of people. To all the land owners who permitted the use of their land for the event, especially Club Chairman Tom Herlihy and his wife Kathleen for opening their farm yard as the centre point for the hosting of the event. Joanne O Riordan as the main co-ordinator put in enormous work ensuring the day ran smoothly. Head of stewarding Kevin Leen made sure every part of the course was manned from start to finish while a huge thanks must also go to Paul Sugrue for the many hours he spent constructing the various obstacles needed for the challenge. Amongst other who were not found wanting before during and after the event were Joanne and David Long, John O Connor, Noel Leen and Michael Broderick. Many more Club members and parishioners also helped with stewarding, parking, catering and medical needs. Many thanks to all who contributed to this event.
Lee Strand were again the main sponsors and thanks to their Marketing Manager Theresa Higgins Walker whose promotion of the event ensured it got maximum exposure. Many thanks also to other companies who sponsored obstacles on the day and helped out bu sponsoring other items on the day.
The input of John Lenihan cannot be praised enough as he this year in conjunction with Joe O Connor varied the course from last year which greatly added to the event. Finally to all those who competed, thank you for your participation and look forward to seeing you all again in 2017.
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