Clane Athletic Club 'Fit4Life' Adult Running Club
Clane Athletic Club 'Fit4Life' Adult Running Club
Our 'Meet'n'Run groups have been back training since the week commencing:
4th September 2017. Our Evening Couch to 5km 7 week programme is now underway for this Autumn 2017. Please note: Morning Couch to 5km is not available for this term. All Autumn 2017 Tuesday and Thursday EVENING groups will leave from: The Westgrove Hotel Carpark 8pm Every Tuesday and Thursday evening (Rain, Hail or Shine!!!) This is for the duration of the dark Autumn/Winter months. (Hi-Vis Jackets are compulsory from now on when out on the dark paths) Monday, Wednesday and Friday MORNINGS: Our 5km+ 'Meet'n'Run' group runs are arranged the evening before between the members, via social messaging. ***Meet up time is usually between 9am-9:30am, however, the meet up location can vary*** 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: 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 programme?" Answer: Quite simply....THREE sessions a week is required at least. The C25K 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. 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*** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Information on Clane AC Running Club: The Clane AC Adult running club is a mixed running ability club. From complete beginners to ultra marathon runners. Both ladies and gents are welcome. We know joining any group can be intimidating, however, our club is run entirely by enthusiastic, friendly volunteer running leaders who happily offer up their free time to lead your group, gently offering support and assistance while running along with you. They remember starting out, just like you! No previous running experience is required to join, and so if you are a complete beginner, the Couch to 5km 7 week programme which we run three times a year currently, will bring you to a basic running fitness level, where you can run continuously up to 30 mins or approx 5km (3.1 miles) Our progressers running groups such as the Leisure 5km+ group and Intermediate 10km+ 'meet'n'run' groups offer you a large diverse, friendly group to run with who will have a specific goal in mind to meet i.e a particular event, or specific distance. We also have the Advanced group who along with their regular weekday runs with the group, meet up early, usually on a weekend morning, for very long runs i.e 16km+, in preparation for half marathon or marathon training. Training is flexible i.e Members are not tied to one particular group and although three to four runs a week are recommended to succeed (especially for Couch to 5km), members are free to join in on as many runs as they like, Mon to Fri, alternating between morning & evening to suit their life schedule. Once the Couch to 5km training plan has been completed, members have the choice of repeating the Couch to 5km programme or they can progress to the next running group level, such as the Leisure 5km+ or Intermediate 10km+ 'meet'n'run' groups or eventually the Advanced group for the duration of your membership which runs from Jan 1st - Dec 31st. |
Clane AC encourage its members to participate in weekly parkrun events, which take place all over Ireland.
Why join Clane Athletic Fit4Life 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 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. (*As of October 2016, Athletics Ireland have changed their Health Insurance partnership from Glo Health to Irish Life Health) *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 sessions as they like, Mon to Fri, alternating between morning & evening to suit their life schedules. *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? We walk/run on the local roads around the Clane area which are generally well lit and safe for running. Ladies & Gents who are new to the group and do not know their way will be monitored/accompanied during new routes. As 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.* (*Having more members show up on a particular night may require additional leaders for assistance, so please call or text the leader of your chosen group ahead of time to let us know you are coming, so we can plan our session accordingly) We do not promise to chaperone you around the walking/running routes, but we will be mindful of where you are and when needed, loop back to pick people up during extended walks/runs. Clane Athletic club is a completely volunteer based organisation, with parents, helpers and local trainers who kindly offer up their free time to train both the children and adults, so your membership fee also 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. Print off the 2017 Clane AC membership form here: www.claneac.ie/uploads/1/4/8/6/14866038/clane_ac_membership_2017_final.p Print out the form, fill it out and hand both the form & annual fee directly to your running group leader. |
Membership is a flat fee of €40.
It expires on 31st December, regardless of what date during the year you join.
There are no extra 'pay per run' charges or term fees.
There are three official 'leader led' 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
Come along and give it a try. If you used to run years ago or in school then this is a great way to get back into it again in a non-pressured environment. If you’re completely new to running then still give it a try!! Our group of runners have a wide variety of abilities and different paces, and so you’ll fit in happily with us.
Our members get a lot out of Fit4Life. There are the obvious weight loss and health benefits. But what you’ll also get is a huge sense of achievement, and a sense of belonging with like-minded people who want to get out there and feel good about themselves through physical exercise.
It expires on 31st December, regardless of what date during the year you join.
There are no extra 'pay per run' charges or term fees.
There are three official 'leader led' 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
Come along and give it a try. If you used to run years ago or in school then this is a great way to get back into it again in a non-pressured environment. If you’re completely new to running then still give it a try!! Our group of runners have a wide variety of abilities and different paces, and so you’ll fit in happily with us.
Our members get a lot out of Fit4Life. There are the obvious weight loss and health benefits. But what you’ll also get is a huge sense of achievement, and a sense of belonging with like-minded people who want to get out there and feel good about themselves through physical exercise.
So come along and join us!
“Clane Athletic Club...be part of it!!!”
