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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ALICE Mourao scooped three prizes as Corstorphine athletes’ efforts over the past 12 months were rewarded at the club AGM. The U17 athlete was named Junior Female of the Year after claiming three PBs in the 800m, 1500m and mile to rocket up the Scottish rankings. Alice, who also finished 2nd in the U20 800m … Continue reading ALICE LEADS THE WAY AS CLUB AWARD WINNERS ARE REVEALED
