CORSTORPHINE AAC athletes have been racking up the medals from Stirling to the subcontinent. Dougie Selman helped Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s men’s team take bronze in the IAU World 100km Championships in India. The 36-year-old British champion, who was pulling on a GB & NI vest for the first time, battled 30C heat, humidity … Continue reading DOUGIE SELMAN HELPS GB TO WORLD 100KM BRONZE AS XC RUNNERS PASS THE TEST AT STIRLING UNIVERSITY
DOUGIE SELMAN PREPARES FOR ‘DREAM’ GB DEBUT AT WORLD 100KM CHAMPIONSHIPS
DOUGIE SELMAN will fulfil a lifelong dream when he pulls on a Great Britain vest at the IAU World 100km Championships in India. The Corstorphine AAC stalwart heads to Bengaluru for the ultra-marathon test having stormed to British title success at the Anglo Celtic Plate/Sri Chinmoy 100km event in March. He revealed he’s been preparing … Continue reading DOUGIE SELMAN PREPARES FOR ‘DREAM’ GB DEBUT AT WORLD 100KM CHAMPIONSHIPS
CLUB WINS PARA DEVELOPMENT GONG AT SCOTTISH ATHLETICS AWARDS
CORSTORPHINE AAC was honoured for the second consecutive year at the Scottish Athletics 4J Awards after being named Para Development Club of the Year. The accolade, presented in memory of the late Janice Eaglesham MBE, recognises the ongoing growth and development of the frame running group. More than £15,000 has been raised for frames, equipment … Continue reading CLUB WINS PARA DEVELOPMENT GONG AT SCOTTISH ATHLETICS AWARDS
FUN IN THE SUN… AND RAIN: HECTIC SUMMER DRAWS TO A CLOSE FOR FRAME RUNNERS
JUST 18 months after launching the Corstorphine AAC frame running group, the 2024 summer season was a hectic one for our dedicated athletes. From May to September, the calendar was filled with events and the frame runners’ hard work in training was rewarded with a string of personal bests. Equally important, though, has been the … Continue reading FUN IN THE SUN… AND RAIN: HECTIC SUMMER DRAWS TO A CLOSE FOR FRAME RUNNERS
CROSS-COUNTRY SEASON KICKS OFF AS JOSIE BAGS ANOTHER GREAT SCOTTISH RUN MEDAL
THE cross-country season kicked off with a large Corstorphine AAC contingent competing in the Lindsays East District XC Relay Championships. The quartet of Dermot Cummins, Douglas McKinnon, Malcolm Lang and Donald Macaulay claimed top spot in the men’s Masters with a time of 53:23. They crossed the line eight seconds behind the men’s Senior team … Continue reading CROSS-COUNTRY SEASON KICKS OFF AS JOSIE BAGS ANOTHER GREAT SCOTTISH RUN MEDAL
FUN-FILLED NIGHT AT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
AROUND 100 athletes took part in the club’s annual Track and Field Championships at Saughton. Competitors from under-9 to Masters age groups showed their talents in events including the 60m, 100m, 800m, 1 mile, long jump, quoit throw, javelin and shot put. Frame runners raced over 100m and 400m while also taking part in the … Continue reading FUN-FILLED NIGHT AT CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS
Members/Parents Virtual Meeting
After a very successful summer we are now approaching the winter season. To explain this we invite athletes, parents (or carers) to join a virtual meeting on Monday 9th Sept 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 … Continue reading Members/Parents Virtual Meeting
HARRY-OTS OF FIRE: CLUB TOGETHER OFFICER WINS ERIC LIDDELL AWARD
CORSTORPHINE AAC’s Club Together Officer Harry Baird has been named as one of the first 10 recipients of the 2024 Eric Liddell Recognition Awards. The awards recognise the passion, compassion and integrity of some of the outstanding individuals who contribute to athletics in Scotland. Governing body scottishathletics will be selecting 20 winners this year as … Continue reading HARRY-OTS OF FIRE: CLUB TOGETHER OFFICER WINS ERIC LIDDELL AWARD
CAAC T&F Championships 2024
The CAAC T&F Championships will be held on Tuesday 3rd Sept @6pm at Saughton Sports Enclosure and it's open to athletes who train on any night. All club members are encouraged to take part, either by competing or by helping out on the evening! Extra helpers especially welcome! Entries, Format & Scoring Entries can be … Continue reading CAAC T&F Championships 2024
OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA
IF running more than 100 miles wasn’t enough of a challenge, what about adding in 40mph gales, rain and biting cold temperatures amid the bleak darkness of night? That’s what Tristan Rabaeijs faced when he took on and completed the Ultra Scotland 100 race across the Southern Upland Way. It was very much a step … Continue reading OUT OF THE DARKNESS: TRISTAN RABAEIJS ON THE UPS AND DOWNS OF HIS 29-HOUR ULTRA