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5k Handicap Series - be there by 7!
As it is a handicap race, you will all be actually starting at different times. If you take a look at the handicap starter sheet, you can see what time you are due to start at.
Click Here to view the Starter Sheet.
The poor weather unfortunately looks set to contiunue - though it is not meant to be quite as bad as it was for the past few days. We have a 40% chance of rain which if you look at the bright side means we have a good chance that it will be dry!!
 | Friday Chance of Rain. Overcast. High: 53° F. / 12° C. Wind ENE 8 mph. / 14 km/h. Chance of precipitation 40%. |
 | Friday Night Chance of Rain. Overcast. Low: 48° F. / 9° C. Wind NE 6 mph. / 10 km/h. Chance of precipitation 40%. |
We will be following the same course as used for the Galway 5K series - it polled quite strongly on the totally unbiased Craughwell AC Website!! It is quite a hilly loop - the profile is below, but it doesn't catch the rather steep hill in the last few yards that makes it feel worse than it is:
Don't expect much in the way of organisation - but it should be good fun. Come early to warm up and to help us kick off on time - and enjoy the run!
Handicap Chase - Please register for Race 1
Reminder: the first race is on this Friday June 15th - take a look at the below to see your start time, and come early if you haven't registered. On the day registration will stop at 7:20.
There have been a steady trickle of registrations in the series so far. Remember that since this is a handicap series, it will be VERY DIFFICULT for us to handle more than a few registrations on race day, so it would be great if you could let us know in advance if you plan on coming.
Currently registered people can be viewed here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p_Zw7SZZBW1N6DsHW82CZfg
Please check it out to make sure I haven't missed you and mail me if your handicap seems screwy.
To register, please either reply to this post, or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or simply call Mark at 087-6729214. To help with the handicaps, indicate whether you have run a race recently, or give an estimate of your 5k time.
Though we can't handle massive numbers, it would be great for the fun factor if we could get around 20 more people to take part to keep the finishes exciting. Click read more to view the course details.
Running with rebels
Craughwell Handicap Chase 2007 - UPDATED with Dates!
In 2006, we ran a thoroughly enjoyable handicap series on Sunday mornings. This year, we plan to run a second term of it. We are a little later than ideal in getting organised, mainly due to work getting in the way of things!
For those that aren't familiar with the handicap format, the goal will be that all runners finish at the same time, so you will be equally competitive regardless of your fitness or ability.
Changes in Format over Last Year!
Unfortunately our nice rural 10k route is not open to the public, so we have decided to change the format to a 5K series, following the route of the Craughwell 5k from the Galway series. Many people last year found that regular 10k races were just too tough. 5k is a nice accessible distance to build into any training plan.
Another big advantage of this is that it makes estimation of handicaps easier and much more accurate following the fantastic recent Galway 5k series. Please read on to find out more details on registration and rules.
Read more: Craughwell Handicap Chase 2007 - UPDATED with Dates!
Update on juvenile training/activities June 7
Good luck to all our juvenile athletes in Connacht T&F
The very best of luck to all our athletes in the forthcoming Connacht track and field championships which will be held in Sligo on 9th June (u9,10,11,12) and 16th June (u13,14,15,16,17,18,19).
We have a large number of athletes taking part, many with legitimate hopes of qualifying for the All-Irelands. Based on their performances in the Galway Outdoor Track & Field Championships earlier in May, these hopes are well justified. The Galway championships provided rich pickings for Craughwell athletes – easily our best ever performance in both participation terms and podium positions. The performances across all age groups were superb and it would take too long to write a detailed dialogue of all of them.
Read more: Good luck to all our juvenile athletes in Connacht T&F
Unprecedented success at Galway Community Games
If you dive into the archives on this Web site, this time last year I speculated that 2006 was the club’s most successful ever at Galway Community Games winning 8 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze medals including 1 cycling, 4 middle-distance, 3 sprints, 3 jumps, 3 throws and 2 relay teams.
Well wait for it, this year’s performance was even more incredible with club athletes coming home with a massive haul of 11 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze medals which includes 5 middle-distance, 7 sprints, 5 jumps, 1 throws and 5 relay teams.
Congratulations Tomás and Maeve
Congratulations to Tomás Keehan and Maeve Curley who competed in the Irish Schools Track & Field on Sat 1 June in Tullamore, both producing the goods in their respective events with Maeve taking gold in the Junior Girls 1200m Walk in a time of 5.56.81 and Tomás taking silver in the Junior Boys High Jump with a leap of 1.55m.
Adult Meet and Train Group Starting Tonight!
Triona Coppinger, Val Fogarty and Ann Kelly will be coordinating a meet and train session every Wednesday night on the track at Craughwell NS. We won't be using the astroturf because other groups will have it booked on Wednesdays, so only the track.
So if you've recently had a crack at one of the Galway 5K races or at the Women's Mini-Marathon, why not take it further and become a regular runner. You'll be amazed at how much progress you make if you take up running on a regular/consistant basis. And its much much easier to do in a group than doing it on your own.
The Val/Wally Cork Marathon Challenge!
This weekend the inagural Cork City Marathon kicks off, and we have a strong entry from the craughwell side. Val, Derbhla and Wally are all running it for the Club.
However there's no sense letting them have all the fun. This is an ideal time for us to run a little side-bet.
In the time-honoured tradition of betting on two flies running up a wall, we are going to run a competition to see who can guess the closest to Val and Wally's time. Click read more for the rules and form guide.
McNamara Leads home the Galway 5K series in Style
On another sunny evening, athletics powerhouse Paul McNamara brought home the troops in the final race of the 2007 Galway 5K Series. It was a fitting end as Paul was one of the principle drivers behind this years series.
There was an excellent showing from Craughwell AC - special mention must go to Shane O'Halloran who put in an exceptional run. It was basially a cross-country run, and this terrain is home turf to Shane.
Another strong run was put in by Erno from Loughrea who was one of the few that set a pb on this tough course - managing to pip Rhuaidri Geraghty by clinching second.
There is a poll on the left menu where people can indicate which race they enjoyed the most this year.
Well done to the organisers on an exceptional series - our summer is well and truly kick-started - roll on next year!!
Summary of National Juvenile Outdoor T&F Dates/Events
Following is a summary of the days on which the National Juvenile Track & Field will be held. All of this information is contained in the AAI's Juvenile Competition Handbook at:-
http://www.athleticsireland.ie/content/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/2007JuvenileBooklet.pdf
I am summarising it here to help athletes see more clearly when each event is on. Note there have been some amendments since the booklet was first published so if in doubt please go by the list below and if still in doubt, please contact Michael Tobin @ 087 6591879.
Read more: Summary of National Juvenile Outdoor T&F Dates/Events