Weekly News – 24th July

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

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.

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