KEITARO BIDS FAREWELL ... by John Walshe of Ballycotton
Keitaro Ado from Osaka in Japan has been a familiar figure on the Cork running scene for the past three-and-a-half years. Sadly, however, he has to say goodbye as he returns to his native land this coming week.
A participant in events of all distances, he was also a regular at the Ballincollig parkrun every Saturday morning where he had a PB of 21:34. With a beaming smile for all he encountered on his travels, he will be missed by those who got to know him.
At the Midleton race on Thursday night, Keitaro was made a presentation and best wishes were extended to him with the hope that he might return in the future to participate in some of the many races that he enriched by his presence.
Picture show Louise Barry making a presentation to Keitaro along with Midleton club officers Danny McCarthy, Marc Dalton and Gillian Bransfield.
Congratulations to Keitaro on completing his 💯 parkrun this morning at Ballincollig parkrun.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks John and Midleton AC members, I've never been this happy.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed running with everybody in Ireland. I wanna to be back someday in the future !
Thats so nice of Midleton AC. Best of luck Kei.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck Keitaro. Always a friendly face at BHAA races.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks BHAA staffs, I’m loving your great hospitality!
DeleteThank you Nollaigh !
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you at the races Keitaro, glad you enjoyed your time here. Safe travels and keep running. George Bulman
ReplyDeleteThank you George, it was really fun run with you many races and there are my forgettable memories.
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