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Author: Denis Daly, Created: 24-05-2021 22:46

Our May 5th Rathfarnham WSAF AC talk was by double olympic 50k racewalker, strength and conditioning coach, sports scientist and researcher Colin Griffin. It was an evening packed with gems of training information and science that has motivated us all to push on with our S&C! Many thanks again to Colin for his wonderful presentation....

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 24-05-2021 22:42

We had a super online presentation on Wednesday 27th April from Paul Stephenson to Rathfarnham WSAF AC members. Plenty of thoughts on the science and practicalities of endurance training with some great comments from some of our experienced members! This is lecture 1 of a planned series to hopefully lead into a summer racing season....

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 26-04-2021 14:39

We are delighted that Juvenile training is re-starting this week. This is for existing members only. Please note that we are FULLY BOOKED FOR JUVENILES (8-12 year olds) FOR 2021. Please email our juvenile co-ordinator, Jackie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wouild like your child to be added to our waiting list....

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 17-01-2021 22:10

From: McGorman Helena <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>Date: 15 January 2021 at 16:31:28 GMTTo: McGorman Helena <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>Cc: Walsh Ray <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>, Sinnott Gerry <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>Subject: Request that runners are advised not to run in groups in public parks To running groups ...

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 12-01-2021 21:23

With the continuing high levels of Covid-19 in the community all members are asked to continue to remind themselves to not ease up on any of the rules regarding training. All club training sessions have ceased but continued individual exercise is recommended. Exercise may be taken with no more than one other household group. Maintain 2m distance...

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 31-12-2020 08:42

We regret to have to say that all athletics club training sessions, including underage training, have been cancelled because of the rising numbers of Covid-19 infections in the country. This, and all other restrictions, was announced by the government on 30th December and will remain in place until at least 1st February. Please adhere strictly to a...

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 23-12-2020 07:34

The decision has been made to cancel this year's St.Stephen's day mince pie run. This follows the government's announcement that the country is to return to level 5 restrictions. Training is allowed to continue in pods of 15 following the previous rules but as the Mince Pie run is a social event holding it would not follow the spirit of the restric...

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 20-10-2020 08:59

An Taoiseach addressed the nation last night to announce that the country would be moving to level 5 restrictions in the Living with Covid plan. This will come into effect from midnight on Wednesday 21st October for 6 weeks. Club adult training sessions are no longer allowed under level 5 so the club has suspended all regular sessions starting with...

Author: Denis Daly, Created: 28-09-2020 22:37

THE FOLLOWING NOTE HAS BEEN SENT TO ALL CLUBS USING LORETO PARK SO WE ARE URGING OUR OWN MEMBERS TO THINK ABOUT SAFETY WHEN PARKING. I am contacting you in relation to members who train in Loreto Park. I am sure you have seen the recent traffic congestion on Barton Road East extension which has been caused by cars parking on cycle track.  I...