After making his international debut in New Delhi, World Bronze medallist Finlay Menzies looks back on lessons learned, proud moments, and future dreams. By Scott Jenkins, Publicity Officer, CAAC It’s a warm Tuesday evening in New Delhi and Finlay Menzies lines up in lane seven of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the T72 100m final … Continue reading Faith, Focus and Framerunning: Finlay Menzies’ Road to World Bronze
GOOD LUCK FINLAY
EVERYONE AT CAAC WISHES FINLAY MENZIES all the best at the World Para Athletics Champs in New Delhi - we are all so proud of you! Finlay was an experienced Frame Runner when he joined our squad, but he has blossomed under the guidance of Graeme, Fran and the rest of the coaches and helpers, … Continue reading GOOD LUCK FINLAY
‘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 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
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
SCOTTISH 3,000M TITLE GLORY FOR OLIVIA AS CLUB HOSTS FIRST FRAME RUNNING FESTIVAL
OLIVIA Clarke won her first individual national title as she claimed the Scottish Under-20 women’s 3,000m crown – smashing a club record in the process. Olivia crossed the line in 9 mins 56.09 secs to take first place ahead of Caitlyn Heggie, from Inverness Harriers, and Giffnock North runner Ruth Walsh. Her run shaved more … Continue reading SCOTTISH 3,000M TITLE GLORY FOR OLIVIA AS CLUB HOSTS FIRST FRAME RUNNING FESTIVAL
FRAME RUNNER IAN WINS NATIONAL YOUNG SPORTING HERO AWARD
FRAME runner Ian Duncan has won a national award recognising his contribution to sport and desire to help others. The Corstorphine AAC member, 13, who lives with cerebral palsy that affects his mobility, co-ordination and balance, was named the Rotary GB & Ireland Young Citizen Sporting Hero 2024. Ian and fellow competitor Finlay Menzies were … Continue reading FRAME RUNNER IAN WINS NATIONAL YOUNG SPORTING HERO AWARD
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
FUN IN THE SUN AT CLUB CHAMPS
NEARLY 60 athletes took part in CAAC’s Track and Field Championships on a sweltering, sun-kissed Saturday at Saughton. Competitors in categories ranging from under-9s to Masters showed their versatility in events including the 60m, 100m, 600m, 1 mile, high jump, javelin and shot put. Frame runners also participated for the first time by taking on … Continue reading FUN IN THE SUN AT CLUB CHAMPS
Frame Running First for Edinburgh
CORSTORPHINE Athletics Club has become the first in Edinburgh to offer frame running sessions for physically disabled and impaired competitors. Coaches Graeme Reid, Francesca Snitjer and George Key have been delivering tailored training using special three-wheeled equipment to assist athletes. Finlay Menzies, 17, and Ian Duncan, 12, have enjoyed initial weekly sessions at Royal High … Continue reading Frame Running First for Edinburgh