Our very own Ruth Kilcawley has been in touch to tell us about some informational clinics she will be holding in the Raheen Woods Hotel during February. She's offering a special discount to members of Athenry AC. Ruth holds a BSc in Human Nutrition & Dietetics and is an Approved Sports Dietitian by the National Coaching Training Centre of Ireland. She has extensive experience in sports nutrition. She is also an active member of Athenry Athletics Club and regularly competes in athletics and endurance events. You can contact Ruth on 0877609559 for more details about these clinics or individual sessions.

Here's what ruth has to say about the upcomming events,

“Diet significantly influences athletic performance. An adequate diet before, during and after training will maximise performance”

Whether you’re aiming for a PB this year or taking on major challenge for the first time now may be the time to look at what you are eating and how it may be effecting your training and performance!

Ruth Kilcawley, Sports Dietitian and Athenry AC member is making slots available in her February clinic to Athenry AC members at a special discounted rate.

All consultations include;

· Calculation of individual energy and fluid requirements based on body composition and training programme

· Analysis of current intake using Food Diary and practical individualized advice on achieving recommended intake each day

· Meal plans and tools are provided to help you apply nutrition principles to your own day to day intake.

You may also be interested specific advice on any aspect of sports nutrition including;

· Event day food and fluid intake

· Preparing for a big event

· Hydration

· Recovery

· Supplements

· Weight loss

Individual Sessions held in Tranquillity Spa & Leisure, Athenry.

Food and training diary will be provided prior to appointment and consultations take 1 hour.

Normal rate €75.

Athenry AC members €60