Clane AC - Adult Running Club
Clane AC adult club will continue to meet & run every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8pm right up to Christmas!
Our next Couch to 5km will start on Tuesday 8th January 2019 for 7 weeks. Look out for announcements on our registration evening, which will probably take place on Thursday 3rd January from 6pm-8pm in Scoil Mhuire gym - *this is not confirmed yet though* Training plans on offer next season: *Couch to 5km running programme - Leader led 7 week beginners running programme (Minimum in group 10 members) This is a beginners running programme - You do not need to be able to run to start this plan, but you do need to have a very basic level of fitness to participate in our beginner C25K running programmes. i.e be able to walk briskly but comfortably for at least 3km. *5km+ maintenance - Meet & Run open leisure run *5km-10km training, including optional weekly interval training. - leader led training so you will be able run a comfortable 10km at the Jack Fadden Acquired Brain injury Ireland charity running event on Saturday 10th November in Clane. *Fast 5km race training - leader led training for those who want to achieve a 5km personal best like a sub 20 min 5km for example. *Long run at the weekend - open leisure run for those who want to run a further distance in a nice location but in a group setting. (Safer & more encouraging) 
Our Autumn 2018 Couch to 5km running group
Winter 2019
All training will resume on Tuesday 8th January 2019 Training every Tuesday and Thursday evening from 8pm (Rain, Hail or Shine!!!) Tuesday EVENING - Couch to 5km running group will leave from: The Westgrove Hotel Carpark 8pm for the 7 week duration of the programme. Tuesday EVENING - 5km+ groups, 10km training & Fast 5km training: For Winter 2019, these Tuesday meet & run groups may leave from a different location due to our specialised training plans, so please contact us to find out our meeting point. (Caroline: 087 760 0068) Thursday EVENING - all training groups will leave from: The Westgrove Hotel Carpark 8pm Note - The new athletics track will be available for use in Spring 2019. (Hi-Vis Jackets are compulsory from now on when out on the dark paths - This is for the duration of the dark Autumn/Winter months.) MORNING TRAINING: For 2018 and beyond, we no longer have official scheduled weekday morning running groups, however, morning week day runs are organised frequently between our members, usually the evening before, via social messaging. ***Meet up time is usually between 9am-9:30am at the Westgrove hotel carpark, however, the meet up location can vary*** SATURDAY TRAINING: Meet at 8pm for long runs (10km plus distances) Check with the group, as the meet up location can vary weekly i.e Donadea forest, along the canals and the Curragh etc*** Please contact: Caroline Mullally at 087 760 0068 to notify the club in advance if you wish to join. ***Please do not show up unannounced!!!* Meet up locations can vary on occasion, so you need to contact the club to confirm where we are meeting up. Thanks! Important note for Couch to 5km: This is a beginners running programme - You do not need to be able to run to start this plan, but you do need to have a very basic level of fitness to participate in our beginner C25K running programmes. i.e be able to walk briskly but comfortably for at least 3km. One of the most frequent questions we get asked is: "How many sessions do I need to do a week to succeed with the Couch to 5km running programme?" Answer: Quite simply....THREE sessions a week is required at least. The C25K running group moves forward weekly through the programme, for the duration of 7 weeks, and members will fall behind if they don't keep to the structured training plan that is set out for them each week. The first two sessions can be run with the group on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and you will be expected to do your third run, by yourself, at the weekend. We are unable to hold C25K training up to stay back for members who have not kept to the scheduled 3 sessions a week training plan, as it is not fair on the rest of the group who are working hard to progress & the volunteer leaders who are giving up their time. ***So that is something to bear in mind before signing up*** |
Clane AC encourage its members to participate in weekly parkrun events, which take place all over Ireland.
Why join Clane AC Adult Running Club?
*Achieve your goals within a club structure, while enjoying a sense of camaraderie in a fun, sociable environment. *Be part of a dedicated, well established, local 'Fit4Life' group with access to ‘tried and tested’ training plans all year round. *Benefit from help & experience from our ‘seasoned’ members. *Proudly represent your club and community at nationwide organised walking events, road races & fun runs. *Annual Membership includes Athletic Association of Ireland (A.A.I) Insurance cover and eligibility to enter all A.A.I events throughout the country. (Please note: A.A.I memberships runs from 1st January to 31st December, regardless of what date you register) *As an A.A.I member, you can benefit from a healthcare discount with Irish Life Health insurance. *A.A.I members can also benefit from discounted registration rates at A.A.I approved running events using their membership number. For example: The Great Ireland Run offered €10 off their entry fee, The RocknRoll Half Marathon in Dublin offer €15 off their half marathon fee. *Flexible training options. i.e Members are free to join in on as many or as few sessions as they like, to suit their life schedules. (However, if you are part of a dedicated training programme, it is expected that you complete your scheduled training given to you weekly by your leader, in your own time, otherwise, you will fall behind.) *New Adult members receive a complimentary Clane AC Hi-Vis jacket. 
Here are some of our members wearing our Clane AC Official Hi-Vis jackets
It is compulsory to wear a Hi-Vis top when running with the group especially on winter nights or on country roads etc. Where do we train? In Winter, around Clane town, but in Spring & Summer meeting locations can vary. Please contact your leader to find out your meet up location for that week - before you show up...especially if you are joining for the 1st time. **2019 membership form will be available shortly** 2018 Clane AC membership form Print out the form, fill it out and hand both the form & annual fee directly to your running group leader. http://www.claneac.ie/uploads/1/4/8/6/14866038/clane_ac_membership_2018.pdf Clane Athletic club is a completely volunteer based organisation. All our coaches and running club leaders comprise of local residents from around the area of Clane. Some are experienced trainers, others are just learning as they go. They have same common goal of passing on the love of athletics and personal fitness to the next generation. They offer up their free time to train both the children and adults, at no financial gain whatsoever. Your membership fee goes towards keeping the club running which is a valuable contribution to your local community and so helping to secure the future of Irish Athletics. ADULT RUNNING CLUB MEMBERSHIP DETAILS
2018 Membership is €40 from 1st January - 31st December*. *It expires on 31st December, regardless of what date during the year you join. There are no extra fee to join in with Meet'n'Run groups (5km+ distances) There is a fee of €20 extra for the Couch to 5km leader led training plan. There are three official training terms: 1st: January to Easter 2nd: After Easter to end of June (Members continue to meet up unofficially during the Summer break) 3rd: September to Christmas |
So come along and join us!
“Clane Athletic Club...be part of it!!!”