Rathfarnam 5k

Great running at the first major race of the season today, the Rathfarnham 5km.

Jodi was 4th in 16.25, Edel 5th in 16.45 and Faye(making her DCH debut) 6th in 16.46.

Congratulations to all and best wishes for the cross country season ahead.

Training this week

Sat 24th Sept athletes born 2009And older plus sprints group meet at 10.15 at the HITW.

Sun 25th Sept HITW 11am everyone .

Party and presentation of league awards afterwards at 12.15 in the HITW for an hour. Finger food. All welcome.

Tue 27th Sept Bogies at 4 for anyone who’s free. Everyone else Grangegorman at 7,

Thur 29th Sept 5pm
Group meet at HITW. Everyone else Grangegorman at 7.

League 1 update

Well done to all our athletes and parents who made the very pleasant trip to Lusk yesterday for our first cross country race of the season. The gorgeous weather complimented the fantastic course and organisation by Lusk athletics club. Our young athletes enjoyed the races and our newbies got a nice introduction to competition. Great to see the improvements from last year of our regulars. All are looking forward to our next outing in two weeks.

Training/competition this week

Sat 17th Sept HITW at 10.15 sprints group and older middle distance groups. Anyone not available for juvenile races on Sunday should come training on sat at 10.15. Half marathon on in the park so parking will be tight.

Sun 18th Sept
First cross country races of the season in Lusk. All details on earlier post. Drivers please have 2 euro ready for collection at the gate. Athletes please have your 3 euro ready for collecting your number. Head for the club flag! Athletes born 2010 and younger should aim to be on site by 10.15 at the latest to walk the course with the coaches and collect your singlet and number. This is where you get race experience and remember everyone who can should compete, regardless of standard, these races are for everyone and the distances are very manageable. See you all on Sunday!

Sun 18th Sept sprints group 11am
at HITW.

Tue 20th Sept Bogies at 4 for anyone who’s free. Everyone else 6.45 sharp at HITW. (Note earlier time). If late follow over to the Popes cross.
Thur 22nd Sept 5pm group meet at HITW. Everyone else HITW at 6.45 sharp.

Start looking for the high viz tops and all the flashy lights and charge them up if necessary.