Catherina McKiernan (born 30 November 1969 in Cornafean, County Cavan) is a former long-distance runner from Ireland, who competed in the marathon, 10,000 metres and cross country running.

Biography

McKiernan has held the Women's national record for the Marathon since 1998 when she achieved a time of 2:22.23 in the Amsterdam Marathon.[1][2] She has also held the national record for 15 km and the half marathon since 1997.

As of 2012, McKiernan was a running instructor who offered workshops on the technique of ChiRunning.[3]

In August 2023, she was announced as "life coach" of the senior Cavan county football team.[4][5][6]

Achievements

As well as appearing on the international stage Catherina has won national titles at:

    • 3000m (4): 1990-1993
    • 5000m (1): 1996
    • cross country (3): 1990-1992

References

  1. ^ "CATHERINA MCKIERNAN SET TO ENTER HALL OF FAME AT NATIONAL ATHLETICS AWARDS". Athletics Ireland. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Catherina MCKIERNAN | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  3. ^ O'Brien, Carl (3 September 2012). "Shake off old injuries with a fresh technique". The Irish Times. Dublin. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
  4. ^ Fitzpatrick, Paul (23 August 2023). "New Cavan senior team manager named". The Anglo-Celt. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. ^ Corrigan, Colm (24 August 2023). "Eamonn Murray — the Gowna native is returning to his home county in a new role". LMFM.
  6. ^ Keane, Paul (5 April 2024). "Eamonn Murray, the assistant manager, was there too but, curiously, was the only one brought in to facilitate the manager, as opposed to the players". Irish Examiner.
  7. ^ Lisbon Half Marathon winners
  8. ^ Paris Half Marathon - List of Winners
Sporting positions
Preceded by Zevenheuvelenloop Women's Winner (15 km)
1997 		Succeeded by
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherina_McKiernan
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