Club Weekly Notes Week end 2nd Sept. 2018

The first of our juvenile cross country training sessions took place on Sunday morning. Thanks to all the children and parents who turned out on what was a very wet session.Thanks to all our helpers.

Kerryman Dingle Full & Half Marathon

The tenth Annual Kerryman Dingle Full & Half Marathon took place on Saturday first of September. We had plenty of athletes competing in the half, 21Km, distance. 

Dermot Dineen was first crossing the line in a time of 1:26:15. 

Aidan Cahill was delayed at the start line due to traffic conjestion. His net time was an impressive 1:24:14. Close behind was 

Cathal Kirwan in a time of 1:27:40. This is a new personal best for Cathal, well done. 

In the Full marathon 42.2Km distance, Julie Deane completed the grueling course in a time of 3:43:11. She was fifth lady overall and third in her category with another personal best time. Congratulations to you all.

An Riocht AC 5K

An Riocht AC 5K race series kicked off in Castleisland on Friday 31st Aug. With 110 participants, Aidan McCarthy was 5th overall in a time of 18:15. 

Caitriona Barry was second overall in ladies category with a finish time of 20:41. Race two of the three race series will be on Friday 7th Sept. with a start time of 7pm.

Puck Warriors 5K
A Fit Body Gym, based in Killorglin had race two of their 5K Road Race Series. Well done to Dermot Dineen who took podium position for the second week in a time of 17:51. Second was Brendan Lynch (18:19). Marie McKenna did very well also to be first lady finisher in a time of 19:31. Next race is on Wednesday 12th @ 7pm.

Coaching / WorkShops
Endurance Running Workshop in Charleville, Co. Cork on Saturday 8th September from 11am to 4pm in Charleville Park Hotel. See all the details here. See List of upcoming AAI Coaching courses here. Anyone interested in further developing their coaching skills to help out at club training the club will pay the registration fee for any courses.

Club Training:
Juvenile Training: Sundays @11am in Killaclohane Wood and Thursdays @ 6pm in Farranfore GAA grounds. Open to all registered juveniles aged 8yrs (Born 2010) and upwards. This will be in preparation for the Cross Country Championships €2 per session.

Secondary School / Senior training on every Thursday at 6:30pm in GAA grounds Farranfore. This is endurance training for cross country preparation. €2 club member, €4 non club member

Maria's Strength, Endurance & Flexibility Exercise Classes commences on Tuesday September 26th starting @ 7pm at the Sports Hall in Farranfore. €5 per class
New Members also welcome.


Athletic's Fixtures
Fri. 7th Sept: An Riocht 5K Race 2of3, Castleisland @7pm
Fri. 14th Sept: An Riocht 5K Race 3of3, Castleisland @7pm 

Sun. 21st Oct: Munster Juvenile Even Age, Novice & U/23 XC, Beaufort, Kerry
Sun. 21st Oct: Autumn Open XC, Abbottstown, Dublin
Sun 28th Oct: National Marathon, Dublin
Sun 11th Nov.: Munster Juvenile Uneven Age & Senior XC, Waterford
Sat 17th Nov.: British & Irish Masters XC, Swansea
Sun 18th Nov.: Munster Masters & Juv. Inter-Club XC, Clarecastle, Co.Clare

Please contact club secretary, Mary, 085-1909509 to register for competitions in advance
See Kerry & Munster Athletics website for full fixture lists & timetable for events.