CORSTORPHINE AAC continued its incredible streak in the Seven Hills of Edinburgh race by claiming a hat-trick of titles. Jack Eykelbosch claimed first place in a time of 1:39:04 ahead of team-mate and last year’s champion Julian Barrable, who came home in 1:43:34. Cameron Fordyce’s ninth-place finish (1:57:22) meant CAAC claimed the overall team prize … Continue reading PEAKY BLINDERS: CORSTORPHINE CONTINUE WINNING STREAK IN SEVEN HILLS OF EDINBURGH RACE
‘MARATHON MAN’ BILL BACK ON TRACK WITH FRAME RUNNERS AFTER RECOVERING FROM SEPSIS AND PARALYSIS
FROM being given less than a 5% chance of survival from sepsis to learning to walk again following a rare autoimmune disorder, Bill Begley has let nothing get in the way of his love for athletics. He took up running at the age of 35 and quickly “caught the bug”, going on to complete some … Continue reading ‘MARATHON MAN’ BILL BACK ON TRACK WITH FRAME RUNNERS AFTER RECOVERING FROM SEPSIS AND PARALYSIS
CAAC AGM 2025 : 2024/25 XC TROPHIES : CAAC 2025 ANNUAL AWARDS
All club members and families are invited to attend the 2025 Annual General Meeting *Tuesday 24th June 2024 at 7.00pm. It will be held in St John the Baptist Church Hall, St Ninian's Rd, Corstorphine Please confirm you will be attending the meeting by completing this link we can only send the meeting documents to … Continue reading CAAC AGM 2025 : 2024/25 XC TROPHIES : CAAC 2025 ANNUAL AWARDS
THE BOY DUNN GOOD! JAMES SECURES HISTORIC HOME WIN IN LUXEMBOURG MARATHON
JAMES DUNN took a trip down memory lane as he beat 17,000 runners to claim victory in the ING Night Marathon Luxembourg. The naturalised Luxembourger, who spent much of his childhood growing up in the small European country, crossed the finishing line in his Corstorphine AAC vest in a course record of 2:29:04 – almost … Continue reading THE BOY DUNN GOOD! JAMES SECURES HISTORIC HOME WIN IN LUXEMBOURG MARATHON
MAKING IT HAPPEN
As part of National Volunteers' Week, from June 2nd to the 8th, CAAC wants to thank each and every one of our brilliant team of amazing volunteers who give up their time to MAKE IT HAPPEN. To each, and every one, of our brilliant volunteers, whether it's our coaches, officials, committee, admin, publicity, social media.......... … Continue reading MAKING IT HAPPEN
CAAC HOSTS SECOND FRAME RUNNING FESTIVAL AS STUART RETAINS M40 SCOTTISH 5K TITLE IN RECORD TIME
CAAC welcomed 19 athletes from five clubs across Scotland for its second frame running festival on Sunday. Competitors aged from five to their 70s headed to sun-kissed Saughton to take part in a series of races from 50m to 800m on a fun-packed day at the track. Team East Lothian, Dunfermline’s Pitreavie AAC, and Glasgow … Continue reading CAAC HOSTS SECOND FRAME RUNNING FESTIVAL AS STUART RETAINS M40 SCOTTISH 5K TITLE IN RECORD TIME
WELCOME TO PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE JACK
CORSTORPHINE AAC is delighted to announce the arrival of Steve Jack as the club’s official photographer. Steve is a keen amateur snapper with a passion for sport, including stints as player, coach and umpire in football, hockey, rugby and tennis. He is also the head greenkeeper at a golf course in Dunfermline. He is now … Continue reading WELCOME TO PHOTOGRAPHER STEVE JACK
Virtual Meeting
With the Summer T&F season now approaching we invite athletes, parents (or carers) to join a virtual meeting on Wed 19th March at 7pm. This is an ideal meeting for those new to the club, or those simply needing a refresher. The topics that will be discussed are Summer training venues/times. Summer T&F leagues and … Continue reading Virtual Meeting
CORSTORPHINE’S WEEKEND WONDERS SEAL SCALLYS SUCCESS AS ALICE TAKES NATIONAL PODIUM
CORSTORPHINE AAC athletes secured a clutch of titles on an outstanding weekend of running. Fiona Davies, Kirstin Maxwell, Josie-Wren Golder and Kirsty Macaulay claimed the women’s winners’ trophy at the Allan Scally Memorial Road Race relay. The quartet came home in a combined time of 1:12:28 – almost two minutes clear of second place. There … Continue reading CORSTORPHINE’S WEEKEND WONDERS SEAL SCALLYS SUCCESS AS ALICE TAKES NATIONAL PODIUM
CLUB FUNDRAISING EVENTS MAKE £881 PROFIT
CORSTORPHINE AAC’s social events have raised £881 for the club. Last month’s ceilidh and raffle at Bainfield Bowling Club made a profit of £597, while the annual quiz night held at Corstorphine Cougars RFC in December earned £284. The surplus funds will be put towards transport costs to help youngsters attend training sessions. Co-captain Janet … Continue reading CLUB FUNDRAISING EVENTS MAKE £881 PROFIT
