The weather blessed the first Carnmore Hurling Club 6KM Turkey Trot in Carnmore this afternoon. Ninety started and finished this 6KM event in very cold but dry and bright conditions. A good number of the finishers were local but were augmented by a number of club runners from around the county's...
We've had a good response to the free yoga classes that Deirdre Hassett has arranged for us with The Yoga Shala in Galway on Thursday the 09th December at 08:10pm, but there are still one or two spots left and it'd be a shame to see any 'freebies' go unused in these financially straightened times...
Looking out the window this week brought back painful memories of last year's double cancelation of the 2009 version of 'The Fields'. It wasn't an easy time to be a race organiser and we were all very relieved when the race was eventually staged and everything had gone smoothly. Great credit has to...
A 1km fun run for Kids takes place before the main 10km race. Entries are take in advance using the form below. A few late entries will be take on the day at the startline near the Arch.
*****Update**** The Pole Vault workshop scheduled for this Saturday December 11th in Athlone IT has been postponed. After discussions with AIT we feel that the imminent thaw will not be sufficient to clear the facility of frozen snow and it would be dangerous to proceed with this event. It will be...
It does seem a long way away to Dec 2011, but we are offering some extra prizes this year. Every 100th person across the line will pick up free entry to the 2011 event. So matter where you finish down the field, there might be some prize there for the taking. See the full list of prizes here »
The AGM of the Juvenile section of Athenry AC will take place on 23rd November, upstairs in the Fields Bar, Old Church St Athenry. All are welcome to attend - please show your support.
The people have spoken - the colour of this years souvenir hat for the Fields of Athenry 10km will be orange. The hat style is similar to last year, with a small trim. Modelled here by a potential future star of Athenry AC, you can ensure you're not left out in the cold this winter by securing your...
Senior Men: 1st Engraved Crystal Trophy 2nd Engraved Crystal Trophy 3rd Engraved Crystal Trophy 4th Engraved Crystal Trophy 5th Engraved Crystal Trophy Senior Women: 1st Engraved Crystal Trophy 2nd Engraved Crystal Trophy 3rd Engraved Crystal Trophy 4th Engraved Crystal Trophy 5th Engraved Crystal...
The 40 minute 10km is a barrier for many a club runner. I spent a couple of years looking longingly at results sheets featuring times under 40 and wondering how on earth I would get there. A few more years training, and a few close shaves passed before I dipped under the 40 minute barrier in...
UPDATE: Two sets of iamges are availabel from the day: John O'Connor - http://www.flickr.com/photos/edenhill77/sets/72157625417436162/ John McManus - http://johnny.photium.com/portfolio133726.html Over 100 hardy souls took part in the first road race in Corofin in over 24 years yesterday afternoon...
The attached PDF are results from last Sunday's Hollymount Road Races!
Further Update : Martin Nolan made his way to Athenry a few nights ago to receive his men's prize and get his picture taken with Race Director, Maria Hehir. The Maria Hehir-inspired Athenry AC Fit4Life 5KM Charity Road Race was a huge success yesterday, 6 November 2010. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY toed...
The death has occurred of Mr Padraic Cullina Secretary of Mayo AC following a short illness ….since taking up athletics in1980 Padraic has made an outstanding contribution to the sport as an athlete, an event organiser and in administration. Over the past 30 years he has competed right across the...
West Waterford Athletic Club would like to announce that The Quantum Life Dungarvan 10 Mile Road Race for 2011 is now open for entries. The date for the race is Sunday 30 th January at 1pm. Enter before December 17 th for the new lower price of €15 or before January 17 th for €20. Entries are...
A cracking day in Dublin and some magic performances to match it. Those stranded in the west were kept up to date [as much as I could manage] using our latest toy, the twitter feed. Mick Rice was first home in a new PB of 2:44 followed closely by Brian O Connor and Brian Bruton. Owen Curran smashed...
Any Twits out there? You can now follow the club's activities on Twitter. It's a great way for us to get those small bits of good news out there and about the Fields of Athenry 10km in particular. You can be the first to hear about Johnny O'Connor's new running shorts or even get all the latest DCM...
We have word from Deirdre Chapman in Waterford AC that their very well regarded half-marathon on the 11th December is filling up fast. This race has gone from strength to strength over the years and represents all that's good in Irish athletics, a great race organised by a great club with all...
Photo Credit: John O'Connor A rejuvenated Paul McNamara had a big run last weekend at the Gerry Farnan cross-country races in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. There annual races are amongst the most prestigious cross-country races on the calendar and Paul was competing in the masters division for the first...
Share your love for the Fields of Athenry 10km ... follow us on Facebook . It's a great way to spead the word to you running friends about the race. There's also a fan page for Athenry AC - Spead the word!
I hear that five Athenry AC athletes made their way up to Tarmonbarry for their now famous half marathon last Sunday (10/10/10): Michelle Collins (2:02 FIRST EVER HALF ), Enda Munnelly (unknown time), Aoife Callan (1:35:35 PB ), Ray Somers (11th in 1:28:20) and Eoin Adye-Curran (9th in an unknown...
Results courtesy of Michael McGrath (Mayo AC). The race was run on 10/10/10!!!!! Also see: http://www.con-telegraph.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1467:ballina-prepares-for-terry-fox-run&catid=36:sports-extra&Itemid=84 Ballina's Michael Rice is not to be confused with our own Mick...
Photo Credit: Francis Kennedy, Eirefoto There was some great cross-country running in Loughrea last weekend and local photographer Frances Kennedy has sent on some of his fine photos that capture the spirit of the day beautifully. The rest of Francis' work can been seen at http://eirefoto.com/
A copy of the Clare Sports Partnership newsletter has dropped into our inbox and may interest some members. Of particular interest may be news of their upcomming Winter 5km series. Newsletter is attached underneath. "Following on from the success of 5km Road Race Series in the springtime, we are...
Photo Credit: John O'Connor It was a great day for cross-country running in Bushfield last Saturday and the host club, Loughrea AC, had the course in superb condition for the occasion. Athenry AC were well represented in all grades and took home their fair share of the medals. In the women's race...