Catherina McKiernan


Catherina McKiernan 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. 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.
In August 2023, she was announced as "life coach" of the senior Cavan county football team.

Achievements

As well as appearing on the international stage Catherina has won national titles at:
  • *3000m : 1990–1993
  • *5000m : 1996
  • *cross country : 1990–1992