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Running club options, Dublin

  • 06-06-2015 6:36pm
    #1
    Chartsengrafs
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    I'm considering joining a running club as the sessions of the triathlon club I'm in don't really suit me in terms of times. Also I will likely be going with a running focus later this year and into next and I feel a club environment may help.
    I'm based in Castleknock and would generally be able to make 7 pm sessions (and obviously weekends). I'd be keen to hear any suggestions, I've done a good few searches but feel members may be able to suggest clubs I may not have considered. Thanks.


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  • #2
    RacoonQueen
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    Donore would suit you best. No question! ;)

    The long distance guys train Tuesday and Thursday 7pm. Generally it's a speed session Tuesday and a long/tempo type run on a Thursday. Hills on a Saturday at 10am.
    Haven't been down at the club in the guts of a year myself so not entirely sure the boys still follow that schedule. Huge gang of guys in Donore (and Girls) always someone to be running with and working off.


  • #3
    Chartsengrafs
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    RacoonQueen wrote: »
    Donore would suit you best. No question! ;)

    Well that answers that then RQ! ;)
    I thought they met earlier, but 7 pm would be grand. I might drop down next week after Dunmore East.


  • #4
    Chartsengrafs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Chartsengrafs


    Just thought I'd provide a quick update. After a bit of talking to members of nearby clubs and some very kind PMs by regular Boardsies I opted to show up to a Civil Service Harriers sessions on a Thursday 4 weeks back. I've barely missed a session since. The club is extremely friendly- remarkable how many people addressed me by name on my second session! Which is something very important to me. Handy location and tidy little clubhouse too.
    There really is a level for everyone. There are a number of folks running a 5k time of about 30-50 secs quicker than me (current PB 18.50 :/) so it's great to have people to chase. There are plenty quicker again. Sessions are well thought out and structured. I play the long game with these things so I hope to see some gains over the next year or two. Even a focussed month has sharpened me up no end :)


  • #5
    aquinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Excellent, good to hear and know.
    I'm going to try Crusaders tomorrow for my first club experience.


  • #6
    jahaco
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    aquinn wrote: »
    Excellent, good to hear and know.
    I'm going to try Crusaders tomorrow for my first club experience.

    Our track will be open tomorrow for the first time in nearly a year! You'll be most welcome.


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  • #7
    Murph_D
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    Great choice A, cya there. :)


  • #8
    aquinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Two Tuesday sessions with Crusaders and now a fully pledged member :D


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