Competition, appropriate to the age of an athlete, is the DNA of athletics. As the country moves to the beginning of the end of the Covid pandemic, Clongriffin AC’s DNA Series looks to safely introduce competition to Juvenile athletes. Principles Of The Series Quick & easy to host, ‘Jumpers For Goalposts’ concept; No cost orContinue reading “Dublin North Athletics Series”
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Competition Update
Some good news in that Irish Athletics have confirmed national athletics fixtures for the season ahead. While this may change due to Covid, it does allow our local Dublin County Board set Dublin fixtures to align with these. This will mean the athletes will soon have some competition dates in their diaries. For now itsContinue reading “Competition Update”
Lusk Race Training Plan – Week 2
Race Distance Year of Birth Distance 2014 400m 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 800m 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 1 Mile Training Plan 400m Two sessions per week Session 1: 15 minutes easy jog Session 2: 8 x 100m ‘fast jog’ with 60 secs rest between each run. 100m is approximately the length of a GAA orContinue reading “Lusk Race Training Plan – Week 2”
Lusk Race Training Plan – Week 1
Race Distance Year of Birth Distance 2014 400m 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 800m 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 1 Mile Training Plan 400m Two sessions per week Session 1: 15 minutes easy jog Session 2: 8 x 100m ‘fast jog’ with 60 secs rest between each run. 100m is approximately the length of a GAA orContinue reading “Lusk Race Training Plan – Week 1”
Lusk AC Virtual Race
Good news that although we are still in lockdown we will be entering athletes in the upcoming Lusk AC Thomas Ashe Dash, a virtual race for all ages. The distances for the various ages are: U8 (born 2013): 400m U12 (born 2012, 2011, 2010): 800m U16 (born 2009 and older): 1 Mile The athletes willContinue reading “Lusk AC Virtual Race”
Training Ideas
To help parents give the athletes some structure to their week’s activity, here is a proposed plan they could follow. Feel free to take out some days or move the days around: Day 1 (Saturday): Challenges Day – Complete the Standing Long Jump, Wall Sit, Power Jet Balance and Ball Throw. Day 2 (Sunday): TimeContinue reading “Training Ideas”
Winter Challenge #5
This week’s challenge is the Power Jet Balance. Follow the instructions on the video except when you are in the extended position (the “T”), hold it and record how long you can stay in the exact position. Record your time and update on the Smartsheet Parent’s Form. Try beat your time each week. Also, getContinue reading “Winter Challenge #5”
Winter Challenge #4
This week’s challenge is the Wall Sit courtesy of the Athletics Ireland Coaching and Development team. Follow the instructions on the video, record your time and update on the Smartsheet Parent’s Form. Try beat your time each week.
Winter Challenge
The Winter Challenge is up and running. Each week the athletes will be given challenges to complete and log via the Parents Smartsheet Form. Challenge #1 – Time On Feet This challenge is a straighforward one. The kids will need to either run or walk for 30 minutes each week. It can be done inContinue reading “Winter Challenge”
Chocolate Santa Dash!
On Sunday the 13th of December we will hold a Chocolate Santa Dash in Fr.Collins Park from 10:15-11:15. This will be a fun Christmas event when the club members run a distance from 300m to a mile, depending on their age. There will be lots of other festive themed athletics fun afterwards too. Dress-up isContinue reading “Chocolate Santa Dash!”
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