Spartan....

Pictured is Sligo AC member Fintan Whelan who has been selected as part of the Spartan team who will undertake this years Dublin City Marathon after been coached by well known celebrity trainer Karl Henry from Operation Transformation and a number of other experts, Fintan is part of an extended team with a member from each county so we wish our very own Spartan the very best of luck, enjoy the training and enjoy the experience, and see you on the streets of the capital on the October bank holiday Monday. From all your friends in Sligo AC.

Busy Weekend Ahead....

Once again Sligo AC athletes are off to various events in various locations, and we wish them all well as they represent our club to such a high standard, firstly the best of luck to Killian O'Connor in the European Mountain running Championships in Turkey, and all Sligo AC crew racing at the National senior Championships in santry over the weekend - Emmett Dunleavy in the 3,000m steeplechase, Eimear O'Brien in the 5,000m, Colm Bourke in the Long Jump, Emily Burns also in the Long Jump, and Zak Irwin & Gary Hynes 100m. Once again the very best of luck and Happy Running.

Sligo AC Trail Run / Jog / Walk

Sligo AC are organising a Trail Run for July 18th in Union Wood at 7:30pm. Entry fee is €5 and €2 from the entry fee will go to The Sligo Leitrim mountain rescue who provide a vital service to the North West area, The Sligo Leitrim mountain rescue team will also be on hand on the evening of the event to provide the marshalling of the course, the course it self will be aproximately 4 mile in the beautiful surroundings of Union wood where there will also be a few challenging hills thrown in so you can really put your self to the test, this is an event with a difference for a very worthy charity so go on why not put yourself to the test. "See you in the woods" on July 18th. Registrations will be taken on the evening of the event at Ballisodare GAA pitch and there will also be spot prizes on the day.

Kevin is in Heaven...

Congratulations to Sligo AC athlete Kevin McGlone who smashed his PB in a recent Masters 800mtr track event in Galway by winning in a superb time of 2:08, this was well deserved as Kevin has been putting in some serious training over the past few months and he is now reaping the rewards. Well done Kevin from all your friends in Sligo AC.

Warrior Preparation...

Great preparation run in advance of the annual Warriors run, excellent organisation and fantastic scenery, go on give it a go...

Mile Flyer...

Caelainn McGonigle winning mile number 3 at the Farmleigh Family Fitness festival last weekend