Week Beginning: 24/10/22 News Updates: Clongriffin Athletes selected for Leinster Academy here Super Efforts At Dublin Cross Country here Marianne Wins Leinster School Title here. Training Wednesday: NB: Change of Venue. Donaghmede Park. Exact pin provided in WhatsApp Group 2013 – 1016: 18:30 – 19:15 2012 & Older: 19:30 – 20:15 Friday: Fr Collins 17:30-18:15Continue reading “Week 9: Weekly Update”
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Marianne Claims Leinster Schools Title
A big day for Clongriffin Athletics and Belmayne Educate Together Secondary School on Thursday when Marianne claimed the Leinster Schools Minor Girls Pentathlon title in the National Indoor Arena. Kate and Meabh, also part of our Girls u14 squad, competed brilliantly throughout the day with standout PB performances particularly in the High Jump. Marianne startedContinue reading “Marianne Claims Leinster Schools Title”
Super Efforts At Dublin Cross-Country Championship
Day 1 of the Dublin Cross-Country Championships was held at the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbotstown last Sunday. First out were the Girls u10 and were led home by Orlaith in 2nd place with Niamh (10th) and Lucy (14th) in close order behind. The team backed up by Monika and Amelia were just outside theContinue reading “Super Efforts At Dublin Cross-Country Championship”
Clongriffin Athletes Added To Leinster Academy Development Squad
Some exciting news with 11 Clongriffin athletes joining the Leinster Academy Development Squad. This squad is for athletes aged 11-14 and run by Athletics Ireland as part of their Athlete Development & Performance Programme. The squads bring together the best age group athletes in each province to train together and get access to experienced coaches.Continue reading “Clongriffin Athletes Added To Leinster Academy Development Squad”
Week 8: Weekly Update
Week Beginning: 17/10/22 Wednesday: No Training This Wednesday as Club AGM is on. Friday: Fr Collins 18:00-18:45 (2013 & Older Only). This is running training for those looking to compete in cross-country but also improve overall health & fitness for running events such as Sprints & Hurdles. Sunday: Club Run is back on Fr CollinsContinue reading “Week 8: Weekly Update”
Week 7: Weekly Update
Week Beginning: 10/10/22 News from today’s Dublin XC League is linked here. Well done to all athletes, some very inspirational runs throughout the field. Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:15-19:00 Note the earlier start time (18:00) and finish time (19:00) for all athletes as evenings are getting darker. We will be moving to the floodlit venue inContinue reading “Week 7: Weekly Update”
Cross Country League Round 2
The rain held off for most of the day in Tymon Park for Round 2 of the Dublin Cross-Country League. The day was book ended by great performances from Sarah in the Girls u9 and Marianne in the Girls u14, both with gutsy Top 10 finishes. In between there was super runs alround in toughContinue reading “Cross Country League Round 2”
Tymon Park Cross-Country: The Details You Need To Know
Second round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is Sunday. For those competing, here is what you need to know. Venue. Tymon Park, image below shows the location including parking options. The exact pin will be in the WhatsApp group. When To Arrive. The times for each race are listed below. Try to arrive 45minsContinue reading “Tymon Park Cross-Country: The Details You Need To Know”
Week 6: Weekly Update
Week Beginning: 03/10/22 Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:15 Note the earlier finish time (19:15) for all athletes as evenings are getting darker. We will be moving to the floodlit venue in November but more details on specifics of that later this week. This is general training so focus on all athletics aspects, running, jumping and throwing.Continue reading “Week 6: Weekly Update”
Week 5: Weekly Update
Week Beginning: 26/09/22 Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:30 (2016 is 18:30-19:15) This is general training so focus on all athletics aspects, running, jumping and throwing. Friday: Fr Collins 17:45-18:30 (2013 & Older Only). This is running training for those looking to compete in cross-country but also improve overall health & fitness. Sunday: Fr Collins 10:00-10:45 (2013Continue reading “Week 5: Weekly Update”
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