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Sunday, March 4, 2012
Carrick Success.
Congratulations to all Sligo AC athletes who competed in The Carrick On Shannon 10K today. Notable performances were Damien Kennedy's PB, Eamon Dunbar 1st over 40, Philip Morrison 1st over 55. Also mention Paul Higgins 10KM PB by over 1 minute. 2nd in team event to Mullingar Harriers. well done to all. (Results to follow)
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Motivation :)
"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start."
-John Bingham.
"Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time."
-Michael Sargent
"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."
-William Faulkner
There will be days when I don't know if I can run a marathon. There will be a lifetime knowing that I have.
-Unknown
-John Bingham.
"Running should be a lifelong activity. Approach it patiently and intelligently, and it will reward you for a long, long time."
-Michael Sargent
"Don't bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself."
-William Faulkner
There will be days when I don't know if I can run a marathon. There will be a lifetime knowing that I have.
-Unknown
The Road to Carrick On Shannon......
Good luck to all members of Sligo AC competing in the Carrick 10K on Sunday, also the countdown is on to the Cara 10mile in Bundoran on the 10th March as is the All Ireland Schools Crosscountry in Galway.
Happy Running!and above all Enjoy it. :)
Fit 4 Life Result's to date.
Fit4life results:
After four races the lead in the overall League is shared on 69 points by Gwynne Hodgins and Alan Healy with Michelle Mc Gloin just two ponts behind.
The reason for these three being clear is the huge time improvements they have shown over the four races.
With two races to go it will get tougher unless they can get more improvement or at least maintain their solid performances.
A look at most of the times shows the benefit of some hard races with good improvements all round.
The whole idea of the League is to improve fitness and for each individual to improve on their personal performances.
Next race is on 8th March at Riverside, It’s over a 1 mile route,
There will be 2 races the first is off at 6:30pm and the second at 6:45,
Registration at 6pm at the park across from the Doorly Park retail park.
Happy Running.
After four races the lead in the overall League is shared on 69 points by Gwynne Hodgins and Alan Healy with Michelle Mc Gloin just two ponts behind.
The reason for these three being clear is the huge time improvements they have shown over the four races.
With two races to go it will get tougher unless they can get more improvement or at least maintain their solid performances.
A look at most of the times shows the benefit of some hard races with good improvements all round.
The whole idea of the League is to improve fitness and for each individual to improve on their personal performances.
Next race is on 8th March at Riverside, It’s over a 1 mile route,
There will be 2 races the first is off at 6:30pm and the second at 6:45,
Registration at 6pm at the park across from the Doorly Park retail park.
Happy Running.
Tri Information Night.
Sligo Triathlon Club New Members Initiative
New Members Initiative Night will take place on Monday 12th March, at 8 o'clock in the Glass House Hotel function room.
The Information night will be especially for new Club Members who plan to do a Triathlon this year for the first time, whether this is the Try a Tri, or Club Events in August. Sligo Tri Club are also hoping to attract potential new Members, who may have an interest in finding out the basics of the sport, and have their questions answered.
It will also be an opportunity for people to meet the Club Officers and Coaches, and also find out about the various Training Sessions that can be availed of as Members.
The main focus will be an introduction to Triathlon, with particular emphasis on the Swim section. A follow up night will focus on the Bike and Run sections.
There will also be a Question and Answer Section, and try to deal with any issues and concerns that people may have.
Other details can be found on Sligo Tri Club Website over the coming days.
Best of Luck.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
An endurance evening with Chris Jones.
Chris Jones is one of Europe’s leading sports coaches. He works with sports professionals on performance strategy, management, planning and performance-limiting factors.
He is currently Performance Director for Triathlon Ireland.
As a speaker, his style is straightforward and practical, delivered with real enthusiasm for his work and with slides and video to illustrate his speech. His experience of working in a high performance environment, alongside athletes and support staff has not only furthered his experience and understanding of effective leadership and coaching techniques, but his own leadership, people management and organisational skills, all of which are essential in the high-pressure environment of top-level sport.
Chris’ key skills and attributes include:
Strategic planning Leadership training and advice
Mentoring Logical thinking
Physiological profiling and evaluation The use of technology in coaching methods
The ability to work under pressure Using technology to enhance athlete performance
Recent experience in High Performance Sport
• Consultant Director of Coaching – Triathlon Ireland 2011
• Performance consultant for the ITU Slovenia IOC Project 2012.
• Athlete Performance Management Role – Irish Institute of Sport – 2011
• Consultancy Coach Development Project – Irish Institute of Sport - 2011
• Coaching Consultant for Athletics Ireland 2010
• Coaching consultant to the Welsh Golf Association 2010/2011
• Performance Consultant for the Belgium Triathlon Federation 2010
• Coaching development for Institute of Wales – 2009/2010
Coaching Achievements include:
• World ITU Cup – Ishigaki, Japan – 2nd place – Aileen Morrison 2011
• World ITU Series –Yokahama Japan -4th places –Aileen Morrison 2011.
• European Cross country champion 1st place –Fionnuala Britton 2011.
• World Championship – Hamburg – 3rd place – Aileen Morrison 2010
• World Cup podium athletes x 8
• Sports Council for Wales Coach of the Year 2003
• Coach to many Irish athletes including; 800mts runner Thomas Chamney and marathon runner Gary Thornton
Venue: Sligo Southern Hotel
Date: Tuesday 20th March
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: €5
“This is a must for all endurance athletes of all standards”
He is currently Performance Director for Triathlon Ireland.
As a speaker, his style is straightforward and practical, delivered with real enthusiasm for his work and with slides and video to illustrate his speech. His experience of working in a high performance environment, alongside athletes and support staff has not only furthered his experience and understanding of effective leadership and coaching techniques, but his own leadership, people management and organisational skills, all of which are essential in the high-pressure environment of top-level sport.
Chris’ key skills and attributes include:
Strategic planning Leadership training and advice
Mentoring Logical thinking
Physiological profiling and evaluation The use of technology in coaching methods
The ability to work under pressure Using technology to enhance athlete performance
Recent experience in High Performance Sport
• Consultant Director of Coaching – Triathlon Ireland 2011
• Performance consultant for the ITU Slovenia IOC Project 2012.
• Athlete Performance Management Role – Irish Institute of Sport – 2011
• Consultancy Coach Development Project – Irish Institute of Sport - 2011
• Coaching Consultant for Athletics Ireland 2010
• Coaching consultant to the Welsh Golf Association 2010/2011
• Performance Consultant for the Belgium Triathlon Federation 2010
• Coaching development for Institute of Wales – 2009/2010
Coaching Achievements include:
• World ITU Cup – Ishigaki, Japan – 2nd place – Aileen Morrison 2011
• World ITU Series –Yokahama Japan -4th places –Aileen Morrison 2011.
• European Cross country champion 1st place –Fionnuala Britton 2011.
• World Championship – Hamburg – 3rd place – Aileen Morrison 2010
• World Cup podium athletes x 8
• Sports Council for Wales Coach of the Year 2003
• Coach to many Irish athletes including; 800mts runner Thomas Chamney and marathon runner Gary Thornton
Venue: Sligo Southern Hotel
Date: Tuesday 20th March
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: €5
“This is a must for all endurance athletes of all standards”
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