In addition to all our existing training groups, we are excited to announce a brand new JogScotland 10-week training block for beginner runners, starting on 2 May 2024. There is also another jogscotland group 'The Craic Squad' for intermediate to advanced runners who prefer/need to run at a gentler pace than the main endurance squad. Starting … Continue reading Corstorphine AAC is Growing!
HARD WORK PAYS OFF AS DOUGIE SELMAN LEARNS LESSONS TO CLAIM BRITISH 100KM TITLE
BRITISH champion Dougie Selman has revealed how his year-long preparation paid off as he powered to glory in the Sri Chinmoy 100km road race. The Corstorphine AAC veteran, 35, hit the gym to improve his strength and durability, while also working on dealing with the mental challenge of running for more than six-and-a-half hours. He … Continue reading HARD WORK PAYS OFF AS DOUGIE SELMAN LEARNS LESSONS TO CLAIM BRITISH 100KM TITLE
BRITISH 100KM TITLE GLORY FOR DOUGIE SELMAN AS MEDALS FLOW AT NATIONAL ROAD RELAYS
DOUGIE Selman secured the British 100km title with a sensational victory in the Anglo Celtic Plate. The ultra runner, who has been a CAAC member for 25 years, timed his run to perfection as he stormed away from the field to win gold for Scotland by 10 seconds. His time of 6 hours, 34 minutes … Continue reading BRITISH 100KM TITLE GLORY FOR DOUGIE SELMAN AS MEDALS FLOW AT NATIONAL ROAD RELAYS
MIKE AND AMANDA GAIN ATHLETICS COACH QUALIFICATIONS
TWO Corstorphine AAC members have completed their journey to become qualified coaches – increasing the club’s ability to offer more sessions for our athletes. Mike Harrison and Amanda Maclean secured their accreditation as Athletics Coach (formerly Level 2 coach) following online and practical assessments. The pair, who were both Coaching Assistants, can now run training … Continue reading MIKE AND AMANDA GAIN ATHLETICS COACH QUALIFICATIONS
Virtual Parents Meeting
Athletes, Parents and/or carers are invited to join a virtual meeting on Wed 27th March at 7pm. The topics that will be discussed are; Return to training at Saughton. Summer Track and Field leagues and other competitions. We will also go over the new member welcome pack to induct any new members and/or their parents into … Continue reading Virtual Parents Meeting
SCALLYS SUCCESS FOR CORSTORPHINE ATHLETES AS JAMES WINS LASSWADE 10-MILE ROAD RACE
As the athletics spotlight shone on the World Indoor Championships at the Emirates Arena over the weekend, Corstorphine AAC teams secured their own successes one mile away at Glasgow Green in the 53rd Allan Scally Memorial Road Race. The men’s M40 and M50 squads both finished first in the 4x5K relay event, while there was … Continue reading SCALLYS SUCCESS FOR CORSTORPHINE ATHLETES AS JAMES WINS LASSWADE 10-MILE ROAD RACE
ONE YEAR ON: EDINBURGH’S FIRST FRAME RUNNING GROUP GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
FROM tentative steps into the unknown, Corstorphine AAC’s frame running group has gathered pace to enjoy a surge in members, the arrival of additional specialist equipment, and awards for its coaches as it celebrates its first anniversary. The group – the first of its kind in Edinburgh – launched on January 20 last year with … Continue reading ONE YEAR ON: EDINBURGH’S FIRST FRAME RUNNING GROUP GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
CAAC veteran Martin Caldwell is living proof that age is just a number as he continues to lace up some of his vast collection of running shoes at 70. Martin, who joined the club in 1993, was a relative latecomer to athletics but still loves to stretch his legs four or five times a week … Continue reading AGE IS NO BARRIER TO CLUB VETERAN MARTIN
BLIZZARD OF MEDALS IN ABERDEEN AS DOUGIE BREAKS MARATHON RECORD IN VALENCIA
THERE was snow stopping Corstorphine athletes as they secured a string of outstanding results at the weekend – from cross-country glory in freezing Aberdeen to a marathon record in the Spanish sunshine. Our hardy band of competitors braved treacherous travel conditions to head north for the Lindsays East District XC Championships and came back down the road laden with medals. The Masters men’s team of Stuart … Continue reading BLIZZARD OF MEDALS IN ABERDEEN AS DOUGIE BREAKS MARATHON RECORD IN VALENCIA
GIRL POWER AS SIX CLUB RECORDS BROKEN
SIX club records have been broken by Corstorphine athletes – including one that had stood for 12 years. DAISY KEY set two new benchmarks for Under-15 girls while competing at the Forth Valley League meeting at Grangemouth in June. She ran a time of 13.2 seconds for the 75m hurdles, shaving a tenth off the … Continue reading GIRL POWER AS SIX CLUB RECORDS BROKEN