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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”

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”

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 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 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”

Week Beginning: 19/09/22 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 10:00-11:00 (2013Continue reading “Week 4: Weekly Update”

First round of the the Dublin Cross-Country League is tomorrow. For those competing, here is what you need to know. Venue. Map below shows the location. Head to Lusk and head out the Skerries Road, there is a right turn just outside the village and there is car parking here. There is ample parking andContinue reading “Lusk Cross-Country: The Details You Need To Know”

Week Beginning: 12/09/22 This week sees the return to full training for all athletes. Wednesday: Fr Collins 18:30-19:30 (2016 is 18:30-19:15) Friday: Fr Collins 17:30-18:15 (2012 & Older Only). Note, this time may change for future sessions on Friday, so bear with us as may not suit all. Sunday: Cross-Country League Round 1 in Lusk.Continue reading “Week 3: Back To Full Training”

There is still a lengthy waiting list of athletes looking to join the club. We can only bring in a certain number of new members as we look to maintain an 8:1 athlete/coach ratio. This is to ensure the coaching team can provide the best quality of coaching to the athletes. However, if parents orContinue reading “Club Waiting List”

Cross Country is running races based on grass as opposed to running tracks. The cross-country season runs from September up to November / December. Competitions **Note additional Competition added** All-Ireland Cross Country Relays This is a team event of 4 athletes per team, each running 500m before passing the baton to the next athlete. ItContinue reading “Cross Country Season”