At this year’s English Indoor Championships in Sheffield, Alice Mourao produced a superb front-running performance to take gold in the U20 1500m. Her reflections give a great insight into the mindset behind the performance: calm, adaptable, and willing to take responsibility when the moment came. Read more below... When the English Indoor Championships arrived in … Continue reading Alice Mourao Reflects on U20 Indoor 1500m Gold
Operation: National Road Relay Success
CAAC fielded eight teams at the National Road Relay Championships on Saturday 21st March 2026, as the event once again returned to St Margaret’s Academy, Livingston. The teams met for registration in the main school building, which feels like a cross between a greenhouse and the prison in the 1969 classic The Italian Job. Outside, … Continue reading Operation: National Road Relay Success
National XC Championships 2026
Falkirk | 21 February 2026 The National Cross Country Championships returned to Falkirk on the same course used in 2025, providing a familiar but no less demanding test. The recent wet weather contributed to a few slips and slides, lost shoes and lots of muddy kit. CAAC had 61 athletes on the start line, represented … Continue reading National XC Championships 2026
National XC Champs 2026 Preview
Corstorphine athletes on the hunt for Scottish cross-country medals at Falkirk Preview by Telfer Gray 79 of our members are entered for the national cross-country championships at Callender Park this Saturday. The event will culminate the winter cross country season for (almost) all and is often the biggest race of the year for our members. … Continue reading National XC Champs 2026 Preview
Scottish Masters XC Championships 2026
January 31st 2026 brought the Scottish Masters XC Championships to Tollcross Park, where a two‑kilometre loop served up a demanding blend of sharp climbs and fast, free‑running descents. Firm ground and only the odd patch of mud made for excellent underfoot conditions, though a stiff headwind on the upper section added its own brand of … Continue reading Scottish Masters XC Championships 2026
Borders XC League 2025/26: A CAAC Season Review
The Borders XC League offers a different flavour to the East District League. For many runners, it’s the perfect bridge between the Autumn and Spring road seasons. For others, it’s simply a brilliant excuse to spend Winter Sunday mornings exploring the Borders with friends, coffee and cake. As the 2025/26 season-end nears, 3 members of … Continue reading Borders XC League 2025/26: A CAAC Season Review
Medals, Victories, and International Vests: CAAC’s Weekend to Remember
8th February 2026 What a weekend of competition. One of our best ever. Alice Mourao storms to English U20 Indoor 1500m title Alice delivered a commanding performance to take gold at the English U20 Indoor Championships, stopping the clock at 4:31.71. After settling in for the opening 400m (72 seconds), she took control as the … Continue reading Medals, Victories, and International Vests: CAAC’s Weekend to Remember
From Dawn Darkness to Desert Sun: Marrakech Marathon 2026
CAAC’s resident joggler, Scott Jenkins, took his three balls and steady nerves to the Marrakech Marathon on January 25th. Read on for his report from the Red City; a tale of sunshine, scenery, one dropped catch, and a lot of very confused police officers. Race Report: Flying out on Friday felt like a sensible … Continue reading From Dawn Darkness to Desert Sun: Marrakech Marathon 2026
CAAC Recruiting: Two New Paid Roles to Support the Next Chapter of the Club
CAAC is delighted to be recruiting for two key paid roles that will help shape the future of the club: Community Coaching Development Officer Club Operations Officer These opportunities come at a pivotal time for CAAC. After many years of outstanding service, Harry will be retiring from his Club Together Officer role in March. His … Continue reading CAAC Recruiting: Two New Paid Roles to Support the Next Chapter of the Club
CAAC Out in Force at East District XC League 3, Bathgate
Balbardie Park, Bathgate | Saturday 17 January 2026 CAAC were out in force at Balbardie Park for the third and final fixture of the East District Cross Country League, with 41 athletes competing across the age groups on a demanding winter course. With muddy underfoot conditions testing balance throughout the afternoon, it was a classic … Continue reading CAAC Out in Force at East District XC League 3, Bathgate