The Wicklow Fit4life Series continues to thrive as 120 athletes came out to participate in the recent event in Kilcoole, Co Wicklow. The race itself went of without a hitch and was expertly run with the help of Kilcoole AC members and the Wicklow County Board. In Kilcoole the Fit4Life section of the club has gone from strength to strength in recent times with over 50 active members meeting and training regularly. Kilcoole AC meets in various locations and all information can be found on the clubs website www.kilcooleac.com. Eamon Tilley who leads the group said “We have a great atmosphere within the group and everyone helps and encourages each other, we focus on fun and enjoyment and as a result the group continues to improve and grow. I believe in encouraging and rewarding the group, one of the tools we use is through our website with ‘athlete of the week’. A large group of us are preparing to head over to England, Nottingham to run in the events at the Robin Hood Marathon. Wicklow Fit4life Meet & Train Groups Sli Cualann A.C. are running Meet & Train Groups in the following locations with details as follows: Wicklow Town Inbhear Dee A.C. Noreen O’Reilly 0404-67951 / 087-2330403 Rathdrum Parnel A.C. Bill Porter 0404-46010 / 087-2928660 Kilcoole Kilcoole Eamonn Tilley 01-2761641 / 086-8097162 Greystones Greystones A.C. Theresa Kinane 01-2876115 / 086-8635797 Bray Bray Runners Dermot Brennan 01-2861183 / 086-8227454 Blessington Lakeshore Striders Niamh Gaffney 087-6141239 The upcoming fixtures in the Wicklow fit4life series: June Wednesday 18th Fit4Life Round 6 / Road 2 Miles Roundwood 7:30pm GAA Complex July Friday 18th Fit4Life / Track 5Km & 3Km Greystones 7:30pm Charlesland Sport & Recreation Park August Sunday 24th Fit4Life Round 8 / Predictor Run Djouce 10:30am Top Car Park - closest to Bray. Athletes minus watch. All will be timed. Individual in each category closest to predicted time will win spot prize. September Sunday 21st Fit4Life Round 9 / Road 5Km Shangannah 10:30am Meet in big field before the bridge. October Wednesday 15th Fit4Life Round 10 / Road 2 Miles Wicklow 7:30pm Comhaltas building, Wicklow November Sunday 30th Fit4Life Round 11 / Road Relays Arklow 10:30am Meet at Arklow Sport & Leisure Centre. Essential to register early. Teams of three. Teams will be selected randomly on the day based on best times for mile. Individual times will be taken for League purposes. December Sunday 14th Fit4Life Round 1 / Trail 4 ½ Miles Glendalough 10:30am Meet at Laragh GAA The Fit4Life programme is suitable for beginners through to regular runners. The emphasis is on meeting with people of a similar ability on a regular basis. You will be under the guidance of a qualified Fit4Life leader. Those leaders will set out a schedule suitable for your needs. The training nights will feature group fitness, with each group composed of people with similar fitness levels. These groups will range in ability from complete beginners up to regular runners and they will each train at their appropriate level
