Results

Fingal 10km 19th July
We had loads of peeps representing KAC in the Fingal 10km run last weekend! Well done everyone and also a good few PB’s – Great job 🙂

Upcoming Events

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 me 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

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.

Dublin City SSE Airtricity Marathon 26th October – Only 93 days to go!
It has come to that time of year again when many of our members are getting themselves psyched and prepped for the Dublin Marathon 🙂 so if you are a pro at running this distance or a newbie to marathons and need a little help to plan your running schedule, please see link below to schedule 🙂 Happy Training everyone!

a href=”http://kilcooleac.com/marathon-training-plan/”>Marathon Training Plan

Other News

National Masters Track & Field Championships
We want to wish John Baldwin all the very best of luck in the National Masters Track & Field Championships in Tullamore this coming Sunday 26th July – may the force be with you John!

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 – Core Work
Wednesday – Trail run in Djouce

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

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

Results

TriAthlone 4th /5th July
Will Brosnan did his 2nd sprint triathlon at the weekend which he completed in a fantastic time of 01:03:00, he came 28th overall and ran a storming 5km in 17:22 – new PB.

Lisa Howley was also in Athlone at the weekend and took part in the Half Iron Man on Sunday which she completed in an awesome time of 05:18:00! You would think after doing a half Iron man that Lisa would have been wrecked but NO! she was still full of beans and had more than enough fuel in the tank to compete in an aquathon last night (Thurs 9th July) to finish in 2nd place! Well done Lisa simply amazing

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)

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

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

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 – 600m at 10km pace and 200m pick up, 600m at 10km pace and 200m pick up 2mins recovery Higher group x4 and Lower group x3

Wednesday – run approx 9km antidote @ 85-90% of 10km pace both groups

Results

Brian Gurrin completed his 3rd marathon of his 4-marathon tour, and, after a near miss in Derry last month, he finally managed to squeeze under the 3 hour mark with a fantastic result of – 02:58:50 he also came 9th in the men’s race. Well done Brian awesome achievement!

Sandra Lynch was also in attendance and in Brian’s words she was the star of KAC. she ran a blistering 03:23:29 in her first ever marathon, to come 3rd (bronze medallist) in the women’s race (first in her age group, needless to say); this in spite of a serious spill about half way into the race, which left her with an injured shoulder, meaning that she had to run the second half with only one arm functioning. Wow….well done Sandra totes amazeballs 🙂

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)

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

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..

Results

A handful of medals were won by the merry band of Kilcoole AC athletes who traveled to Tullamore to compete in the Leinster Track and Field Championships.

Plan of Action for Women’s Mini Marathon – THIS MONDAY 1ST JUNE
Many thanks to the 40 or so volunteers who helped out at the start of the Women’s Mini Marathon in miserable conditions this past Monday. The race itself was won by Maria McCambridge of Dundrum South Dublin in 34:03

Upcoming Events

Leinster Juvenile Track and Field Championships
The track action is not over yet, as some of our juveniles (U13 and under) will descend on Tullamore this Saturday to compete in the Leinster pairs (U9-U11) and individual (U12-U13) Leinster Championships. Best of luck guys!
Meanwhile, the Leinster Individual Track and Field Championships for age groups U14-U19 take place on the 20th and 21st of June, also in Tullamore. Speak to the juvenile coaches about competing, as entries close on Wednesday the 10th of June.

Upcoming Events

Leinster Senior and Masters Track and Field Championships
Four of our members are braving a trip to Tullamore this Sunday the 31st to compete in the Leinster Senior and Masters track and field Championships.

Plan of Action for Women’s Mini Marathon – THIS MONDAY 1ST JUNE
Many thanks to those of you who have volunteered their time to assist at the Mini Marathon this Monday. If taking the dart meet at Greystones Dart Station at 9.40am for the 9.50am dart or if car pooling meet at the South Beach Car Park at 10am. Meeting point in town is the corner of Pembroke Row and Fitzwilliam Square at 11.30am. We will be free to leave as soon as the race starts at 2pm. Anyone else who can steward at the last minute are encouraged to let us know. Thanks and see you all on Monday!

Leinster Championships

The juveniles go into battle in the Leinster Juvenile Relay Championships this Saturday on home turf on the Track in Charlsland. Kilcoole AC have entered several teams of 4 from U9s to U14s to compete in 4x100m races. The “Junior” (U16-U20) Leinster track events start at 10am, while the first juvenile relay is *provisionally* scheduled for 11:30am. Members are more than welcome to go and cheer on the teams!

Juveniles and parents should also keep an eye out for information from their coaches regarding the upcoming individual Leinster Championships. These take place on the 6th of June for U9s-U13s, and on the weekend of the 20th and 21st of June for the U14s-U19s. All 3 take place in Tullamore.

The Leinster Senior and Masters Championships take place on Sunday week the 31st of May. Running events include 100m, 200m, 100mH/110mH, 400m, 400mH 800m, 1500m, 3000m (ladies), 5000m (men) and 3k Steeplechase (men). If there are any more takers, contact your captains asap.

Results

Fionnuala Britton finished 7th in a very strong field in the 10k Great Manchester Run this past Weekend in a time of 32:56. To put it in perspective, athletes finishing ahead of her included European Cross-Country Champion Gemma Steel and double World Marathon Champion Edna Kiplagat of Kenya. Fionnuala did manage to get the best of home favourite and European 10,000m Champion Jo Pavey.

Upcoming Events

We will be taking a new club photo for the homepage this Monday night at 7:10pm before training. Definitely do try to attend and wear whatever club gear you have.

Women’s Mini Marathon Stewarding
The club has been asked to steward at the start of the women’s mini marathon this June bank holiday Monday. There tends to be a great atmosphere at the start of the event and the stewarding is an important source of funding for the club. We normally rely on the same core group of about 20 diligent members for events like these, so it would be nice to see others chip in. The more the better!

Women’s Mini Marathon

Calling all members! It’s that time of year again, and Kilcoole AC have been asked to assist with stewarding at the start-line of the Women’s mini Marathon on the June bank holiday Monday. Please contact Eileen if you would like to help out.

Info

The club have set up a new “official” facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KilcooleAthleticsClub.

Results

Team results have been released for the Wicklow Road Race Championships from this past Wednesday. Kilcoole AC took Gold in both the Senior Men and in the Masters 35-39.
Our Senior Women claimed Silver medals, narrowly missed out on 1st to a strong Bray Runners Team. Meanwhile our Masters 35-39 and O50 ladies also collected Silver Medals. A fine haul!

Following on from her big PB in the 5000m, Úna Britton stepped up to take on the competition in the 10,000m at the “Drake Relays” in Des Moines, Iowa. 25 laps later, Úna had knocked 57 seconds off her previous PB to run a 35:07, breaking the Eastern Kentucky University record for the distance! We’ve run out of superlatives! Fabulous running.