Burfoot Greally and Roy for Clon Marathon Symposium
Amby Burfoot, Jim Roy and Frank Greally to Talk in Clonakilty
Quality Hotel, Clonakilty
8pm Friday December 8th 2017
The Run Clon Marathon organisers have another treat in store again this year, and maintain the Boston Marathon connection. Amby Burfoot will speak alongside Irish Runner Editor Frank Greally and Jim Roy, from the town of Mystic, Conneticut, USA.
This is a FREE Seminar
Amby Burfoot is 1968 Boston Marathon winner, former editor of the famed Runner's World (and now called Runner's World's 'Editor-at-Large') and author of a range of running books, while Frank Greally is Irish Runner Editor and holder, for the past 47 years of the Irish Junior 10,000m record of 30:17...and this was set on a cinder track! The third speaker is Jim Roy, from the city of Mystic, Conneticut, who, along with Amby Burfoot, was coached by John Kelley, whom both regarded as "coach, teacher and friend"
John Joseph Kelley (John Kelley "The Younger") was born in Norwich Conneticut, and is of Cork descent
"John J. Kelley “The Younger”, winner of the 1957 Boston Marathon, was honored on September 21st with a larger than life statue in his hometown of Mystic, CT.
Statue of John J. Kelley in Mystic, CT by sculptor Brian P. Hanlon
Runner's World article John J. Kelley Statue Unveiled In Mystic, Connecticut
Wikipedia excerpt: "Kelley, who died in 2011 at the age of 80, competed in two Olympics (1956 and 1960) and won the marathon at the 1959 Pan American Games in addition to running in 32 Boston Marathons.
Following his running career, Kelley coached high school runners including Amby Burfoot who went on to win the 1968 Boston Marathon and Julia Chase, the first woman to sucessfully challenge the gender barrier in the Amateur Athletic Union."
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Website
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon Facebook Page
Clonakilty Road Runners AC Website
Clonakilty Road Runners AC Facebook Page
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - April 2014 - May 2016 (on Old Cork Athletics website)
Results of Athletics Ireland Registered Events - May 2016 to date
Race Calendar / Fixtures List - Athletics Ireland Registered Events
Amby Burfoot Talking at Clon 2016 Seminar
Clonakilty Waterfront's Boston Marathon Seminar 2016
Big US Contingent for Clon 2017
Jim and Amby have brought a bigger US contingent with them this year, a total of twenty eight, with, as far as can be ascertained, twenty six running. Jim has said that, since the group made their travel arrangements for Clon, many more have come forward to say that they wished they'd known about the venture, auguring well for Clon IX - the 2018 event.
Clon Update
Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon, Half-Marathon & 10k, Clonakilty, 09:00, Saturday December 9th 2017
As at 6pm on Thursday December 7th, there were 2,246 entrants registered for Clon 2017, with 620 in the full Marathon, 1,000 in the Half-Marathon and 700 in the 10k.
There will be a LIMITED number of entries accepted tomorrow morning, in the Quality Hotel, Clonakilty, BEFORE 8am
In the meantime, Registration is still open
Important Notes from Race Director, Bob Hilliard
It WILL be cold during the race. Wear hat, gloves and maybe an extra top. *DON'T* throw them away after a few miles, because you feel warm. If you do take them off, tuck them into your shorts, and keep until the later stages. Remember, when the wind is behind you, it can give the false impression of being much warmer than it is.
Showers
There will be showers available after the event, so bring your own towels and toiletries (shampoo, bubble bath, etc ;)
Car Pooling
Due to the numbers taking part, and spectating, parking will be at a premium, so please, if possible, car pool, or, if spectating, use one of the town car parks.
