Member Spotlight – Richard Bourke

Q. Where are you from?
Originally Limerick. Living in Cork.

Q. How long have you been a St. Finbarr’s A.C. Club member?
2018 I believe.

Q. What race distances are you focusing on at the moment?
Marathon ATM…

Q. What does a typical training week look like for you when you don’t have a race that week?
Generally 40 to mid 50 miles. 5 to 6 days a week training but fluctuates really.

Q. What does a typical training week look like for you when you do have a race that week?
Well for marathon tapering few weeks beforehand so very easy. Max 20 miles week of the marathon.

Q. Do you have a specific goal for the season?
Hoping to complete Connemara marathon (April). That’s the only plan at the moment. Generally do some BHAA races and a few others in between as enter longer evenings.

Q. What is your favourite athletics event?
Marathon

Q. What is your favourite running memory or single biggest running achievement to date?
Think has to be getting sub 3 in Dublin 2019 but lots of good memories from the Burren, Connemara and some good MCI (Marathon Club Ireland) routes.

Q. Do you have a top training tip for your fellow St. Finbarr’s A.C. members ?

Persevere…the rewards are good!

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