Mayo AC runners have been taking part recently in some of the many races on an already congested spring calendar. The 35th Ballycotton '10' (March 4th) is probably the most prestigious of these, with over 2500 on the start line. Clonliffe Harrier Sergio Ciobanu retained his title, winning it woman was Maria McCambridge in 54.48 a new course record. There were a couple of members in field. Mayo AC's TJ McHugh ran in a group with Maria McCambridge until the 7 mile mark and finished in 23rd place overall in 55.09, 28 seconds faster than 2011 - a brilliant performance. The Claremorris man was 'very happy' with his run and looks to be in great form as he prepares for a marathon next month. There was a fine run too from Derval Devaney in 66.28, 23rd woman finisher.

Also on March 4th, the 4th Annual Carrick-on-Shannon 10k took place in bright, sunny but chilly conditions. Over 300 participants gathered at the start of this tough two lap course, with three testing hills in the middle of each lap. The winner was M Dalkins (Bourne Sports) in 32.57.

Mary Scully (Mullingar Harriers) was first woman home in 37.06.

Ballina native, Norah Newcombe (Seoulflyers.com) was second 38.26.

Mayo AC's Ann Lennon ran very strongly finishing in third place in 40.18. On this display she will be a top contender in the W45 category in the National 10k next month, and part of a strong Senior/W40+ team.

Tom Hunt finished in 41.02 and 1st over 60.

In Kinvara Half Marathon, Brendan Gill finished in 4th place in 78.21, a great run for the Westport man. Michael Shannon (Kilnaboy AC) won in 70.14.

Sean Murphy is in top shape and he ran 87.55 - a fine time too.

Patricia Carty finished in 113.53. In the 10k race Timmie Glavey was 4th in 35.19 and looks to be in good form this season. Margaret Glavey came home in 48.59.

On Saturday last March 10th, the 2nd CaraBundoran 10 promoted by TirChonnaill AC had a record 700 plus runners and walkers. Patrick Brennan (Letterkenny AC) won in 5417, with Caitriona Jennings

(Sportsworld) an excellent 4th place overall and first woman 57.34n .

Tom Hunt finished 2nd o60 in 67.10.

On Sunday 11th, Christy O'Malley finished yet another marathon in Blackpool in 3.41.

And in the Enniscrone 10k on a course that was reported to be over 350 metres short, Michael Canty (Ballina AC) was the winner in 33.12, Anto Devanney 2nd 34.24, Andrew Lynskey 3rd, Dwayne Flynn 5th 36.20, Michael McNeela 8th. AnnMarie Staunton was 4th woman in 44.40. Other Mayo AC finishers included Margaret Glavey, Una McGrath and Mary Moylett.

Provisional Ballycotton, Kinvara, and Bundoran results are at www.precisiontiming.net