Congratulations to the five CTAC athletes (Kieva, Rebecca, Niamh, William and Oliver) who travelled to Boston to race the New Balance Indoor Nationals (NBIN) at the spectacular Track at New Balance. Just qualifying for this meet is a feat unto itself. Qualifying standards must be run between November 2025 and March 2026, a period in our training plan where it is extremely difficult to run fast. But they did!! Both Oliver and Kieva established new PB’s. Kieva’s 2:16.29 is a new indoor PB, and Oliver’s smokin’ 9:14.95 in the 2-Mile equates to 8:34.02 for 3000m, well below his club record and personal best. Rebecca’s 2-Mile 10:55.94, equates to one of her best 3000m indoor times, despite not being at her best. William and Niamh both turned in brave and gutsy performances.
The NBIN was a new experience for all. Its depth of talent is far and above what we have experienced in past years at the Nike Indoor Nationals (NIN). We all learned valuable lessons which we will take to the outdoor season and next year at the NBIN.
Congratulations to all! Boston, beware, we’ll be back!!