Weekly News – 17th July

Results

Stone Mad Half Marathon 11th July
Last weekend Lisa took part in the stone mad half marathon and completed it in a fab time of 01:40:55 plus she came 3rd – how awesome is that!?!

Upcoming Events

KAC Predictor Race
On Friday 24th July KAC will be organising a 5km predictor race and BBQ afterwards. Entry fee is €10, it is still €10 if you are only attending the BBQ. The run will start at 7.30pm If you attending can you please give your name to Eileen Strathen, if you are not planning to run the event but are free to steward please let Eileen know too.(we need about 6 volunteers)

AAI National Half Marathon AKA Rock n’ Roll Dublin Half Marathon 2nd August
If you are registered for the above race or are planning to register (still not too late) can you please let ys know as we would like to enter KAC teams.

Athletics Wicklow Adult Only, “Have a go” Track Event
10:30AM SATURDAY AUG. 15TH 2015
SHORELINE TRACK, GREYSTONES
€10 ENTRY FEE
ATHLETES MUST PRE-REGISTER ONLINE

TRACK EVENT ORDER SIMULTANEOUS FIELD EVENTS
1500M SHOT
200M JAVELIN
800M LONG JUMP
100M HIGH JUMP
MEDLEY RELAY 400M,200M,800M,200M
MEDLEY IS MADE UP OF 4 RUNNERS FROM ANY AGE CATEGORY. TEAMS MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE FEMALE AND ONE RUNNER OVER 40

Athletes must pre-register. An entry form will be sent to all clubs. All entries to be made through your competition/club secretary. The fee of €10 is payable on the day.
Categories are: – Male 20-39/ Male 40 +/ Female 20-39/ Female 40+
Athletes can choose 3 events. At least one of these should be a field event.
In addition to the 3 chosen events, athletes can run the relay. Relay teams can be formed on the day.
The aim is to score the most points in your category.
For every event: The Winner scores 5 points, 2nd scores 4, 3rd scores 3, 4th scores 2 and every finishing athlete after this, scores 1 point. If there are more than 10 competitors in any 1500m or field event, 2 points will be awarded to those in 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th place.
Novelty prizes will be awarded to those who finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Category and to the Club with the highest average score

OPEN ONLY TO AAI MEMBERS AGED 20 OR OVER

In addition to the 3 chosen events, athletes can run the relay. Relay teams can be formed on the day.
The aim is to score the most points in your category.
For every event: The Winner scores 5 points, 2nd scores 4, 3rd scores 3, 4th scores 2 and every finishing athlete after this, scores 1 point. If there are more than 10 competitors in any 1500m or field event, 2 points will be awarded to those in 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th place.
Novelty prizes will be awarded to those who finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Category and to the Club with the highest average score.

Other News

Stop & Smell the roses run Sunday 19th July 17km at shuffle pace suitable for all and followed by a trip to Happy Pear for suitably tasty sustenance meet at South Beach Car Park at 10.30am text Susan if you can make it

Dun Laoghaire 10km 3rd August – *Stewards needed*
The Dun Laoghaire 10km race with taking place on Monday the 3rd of August. KAC help steward at the event so we need as many volunteers from the club to help out at the starting line. If you are available on this date can you please let Eileen know as she is taking names either at the track

Next Monday & Wednesday Training Sessions:
Each week I will include what the KAC sessions are for the following week as not everyone has access to the forum! So next week’s plan is:

Monday – Night on the whistle at 5km pace. Jog recovery 20mins x2

Wednesday -4 x100m @ 1km pace 100m recovery
4x200m @ 1km pace 200m recovery
4x400m @ 1km pace 200m recovery
2 x60m sprints