It's been a fantastic month for the senior division, capped off by yesterdays Dublin Marathon. I have been falling well behind on updating the website in recent weeks and I have pictures galore on my camera that I need to upload to the site. Key highlights are: Dublin Marathon SuccessFit4Life guru's Tony Nevin and Tony Fitzpatrick set a massive example of what can be achieved with the right training plan and dedication yesterday. Tony Nevin led the Craughwell club home with…
Craughwell AC is proud to announce we have been approved to run an Athletics Ireland supported training programme Fit4lLife. One of only thirty clubs picked to pilot the scheme nationwide. We will be offering this programme as a new recreational branch of the already established club. The focus will firmly be on recreational walkers and joggers as opposed to competitive activities.
The equine slopes of Dartfield played host to day two of the Galway cross-country juvenile championships at the weekend. The normally peaceful Sunday afternoons enjoyed by the Dartfield horses was temporarily disturbed as the next generation of Galway athletics stars commenced their U11 800m race at 1pm. One wonders do the watching horses place wagers with each other on these events … I bet you that nice patch of grass over there that the Athenry athlete will win this one….
Over 30 athletes from the club represented their schools in the Connacht Primary Schools cross country finals which were held at Beleek Castle, Ballina on Saturday 13th October last. The day was perfect for running and the course was nice and dry. With the same race having been held here for the last few years, the course is building up a bit of a reputation for itself amongst the school kids, with a tough hill in the middle of the…
The 30th La Salle Bank Chicago Marathon Cancelled.
The club are in the process of producing a new year book covering the years 2006 and 2007. In early 2006, we produced our inaugural yearbook for 2005 and earlier. So this new edition will cover our activities and successes since then. This email is a call for articles from club members for inclusion in the new yearbook. We'd like to have as much original material as possible from as many members of the club as possible. So any of…
Reports from the US are creeping in about Val and Dervilla's experience in the Chicago Marathon which was held at the weekend … fresh off the airwaves … "… race yesterday was cancelled due to extremely hot conditions … ran to 22 miles where we were told to walk to the finish … all a bit unreal … hard earned medal … lots of very ill runners … hottest day on record for Chicago marathon …" Thankfully Val and Dervilla…
The sun shone brightly on the Palace Grounds in Tuam for the first day of the Galway cross-country for the juvenile even age groups. Well done to Tuam AC for hosting a very successful event on a superb cross-country circuit. And for the 2nd year running, the race organisers used their good connections to arrange for the Palace Grounds to be smothered in sunshine for the day!
The club are organising a trip to the Scottish Indoor Championships for age groups U13/U15/U17/U20 which take place in Glasgow on 9 and 10 February 2008. This is an open event and attracts a large number of participants from Ireland. Check out www.scottishathletics.org.uk for details of previous years results if you are interested in seeing the standard of competition. The trip will only be available to juvenile members of the club who are older than or turn 12 next year…
Craughwell AC's circuit training for adults resumes next Monday 8th October in Craughwell hall. Please see attached for details.
