NATIONAL RELAY BRONZE ON WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF SUCCESS FOR CORSTORPHINE

CORSTORPHINE’S senior women’s squad won bronze at the Scottish Track Relay Championships – as CAAC athletes across the country put in some sizzling displays in the summer sunshine. Kirsty MacAulay, Olivia Clarke and Alice Mourao followed up their landmark national team title gold last year to claim another medal in the 3x800m on Sunday. They … Continue reading NATIONAL RELAY BRONZE ON WONDERFUL WEEKEND OF SUCCESS FOR CORSTORPHINE

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

LUCAS BAGS CLUB RECORD ON HIS FIRST 400M RUN AS DERMOT SHATTERS 10-MILE BENCHMARK

A FURTHER two club records have been broken – including one by an athlete competing over the distance for the first time. Lucas Key set a new 400m benchmark for U17 men with a superb run of 51.58 secs at the Central and South of Scotland Athletic League (CSSAL) meeting at Grangemouth. Saturday’s achievement was … Continue reading LUCAS BAGS CLUB RECORD ON HIS FIRST 400M RUN AS DERMOT SHATTERS 10-MILE BENCHMARK

TOM BREAKS CLUB RECORD IN LONDON MARATHON AS CORSTORPHINE ATHLETES IMPRESS AT FORTH ULTRA

TOM Martyn set a new Corstorphine AAC club record with a brilliant run in the London Marathon. He crossed the finish line on The Mall in 2hrs, 19mins and 56secs to break Dougie Selman’s previous best time of 2:20:37 set in Valencia in December 2023. Tom finished 15th in the mass race, securing silver in … Continue reading TOM BREAKS CLUB RECORD IN LONDON MARATHON AS CORSTORPHINE ATHLETES IMPRESS AT FORTH ULTRA

CANCER AND MND CHARITIES RECEIVE DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF LATE CLUB TRIO AFTER CEILIDH FUNDRAISER

CORSTORPHINE AAC have donated more than £800 to charity in memory of three late members following a club ceilidh. A cheque for £550 was presented to Maggie’s Edinburgh in recognition of the support provided by the cancer care specialist to CAAC runners Fiona Carver and Moira Findlay, who died aged 62 and 52 respectively after … Continue reading CANCER AND MND CHARITIES RECEIVE DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF LATE CLUB TRIO AFTER CEILIDH FUNDRAISER