Izzy’s Best Breakfast

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The best breakfast for runners? In my opinion it’s definitely porridge! With the high fibre content, the slow releasing carbohydrates and the full feeling it gives you, makes it a real winner before any day of training!!

Here are 5 ways to jazz up your porridge for the training day ahead:

1.Carrot cake porridge: add grated carrot and cook on the hob for 3 mins. Top with walnuts,pecans,cinnamon,nutmeg and Greek yoghurt to finish.

2.Zoats: a great way to sneak more green veg into your day, add grated courgette(zucchini) to your porridge (I promise you can’t taste it). Cook on the hob for 3 mins. Finish with a drizzle of honey.

3.Anti-oxidant booster:blueberries,rasberries,strawberries and pomegranate. Helps get rid of any nasty colds and flus.

4.Choco-loco: add 1 tsp of organic cocoa powder and a vanilla pod to your porridge. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth!

5.The American way:Add a tablespoon of peanut and jelly (organic jam) to your porridge after it is cooked. It’s a classic combo.

Izzy Carron

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Dublin Graded Meeting 2

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11th May 2016

It was the turn of some of our older athletes to blow the dust off their spikes and race at the Tallaght Track in the 2nd Dublin Graded Meet.  Quite a heavy, still evening, with a few light showers, our athletes rushing home from school/college/work to be there, some forgetting vests in all the excitement.

Orla T set the scene with a very respectable 32.04 in the 200m, a new event for her (and yes we must do some training on the use of starting blocks).

Next on the line was Orla B in the 1500m. Orla took it out from the start, looked strong all the way and set a new pb of 5.03 coming 2nd (off the back of a tough week of exams at college).

Next a battle in the 1500m between Stephen and Keith (along with a few others). Keith (first time at this distance and still getting over the Manchester Marathon) ran a brave and lonely race finishing in a very respectable 4.45, but was just pipped at the post by Stephen, who came 3rd with a time of 4.43.

Finally Conor, who also ran 1500m, with no Skerries team mates to keep him company (although we were all cheering from the sidelines). Conor made it look easy winning the race in 4.29.

I’m sure there’s a lot more to come from these athletes as the season progresses. Thanks to Malachy for the chocolate for the journey home (still not sure about an athletic club consuming so much chocolate). All in all, a great evening.

Greg’s Blog From Tallaght

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Dublin T&F League 3 (8th May 2016)

Well folks it was league 3 at Tallaght and though the day started a bit misty (on the road by 8.30!) it later turned into a sunny day with loads of sunny performances.

Now me and my eight athletes sussed out their track (wish we had a track!) by a quick run round and then it was stickers on shirt time as the start was vast approaching.

Tallaght AC were great as they put on both track and field throughout the day , so it didn’t matter where you looked there was something going on! And they kept to time.

First up U14 400 metres and a reluctant Naomi , pep talk from me and she was ready. Don’t worry about the starting blocks said I you will be shown how to use them. She was and to be fair to Tallaght AC they assisted all sprinters that needed help.

So Naomi was a bit nervous (no smile) the gun went , home 7th (big smile) and I said you will enjoy and she did it. Well had no choice mum was there!

Josh , now there’s a man fired up before the off! Sizing the opposition up early doors , signals to his mum lane one and comes in 2nd! Top sprinting Josh!

Keva Nicole and Lauren up next. 600 metres for them (oh how I’d love a track in Skerries) , all ran well and gave it there all. Then all three rushed over to the turbo javelin and heh why not , get your 3 euros worth says me!

Daphney had not said a lot up to this point , she was in de zone and boy was she! Led from the start only to be pipped down the home straight. A strong run and a second for team Skerries. Mum was delighted!

Cillian then had made a quick dash from the infield from his turbo javelin (boy done good) over to the start of 600m. Came in 10th which was no mean feat as it was a big field. Bit of an all rounder our Cillian!

Lorcan well I said to him 600m you could do that in your sleep. He didn’t let me down , led from the off only to be caught on the last bend from a lad who was strong and looked a quite bit older. 2nd place and Lorcs was steady , training paying off.

Last and by no means least me main man James Kenny. Wasn’t gonna miss him do his 1500 metres. Quite a way so I said to him pace yourself. Did exactly what it says on the tin slowly built up his pace and as each lap went by so did the athletes he was passing. Clever running JK and a 4th to boot!

Big thanks Tallaght AC keeping it to time , athletes for the hard bit , mum and dads for the easy bit (cheering) and hope to see you all track-side at Santry May 21st!

Coach Greg

Results Spring Series – Morton Stadium

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Juvenile Spring Series Round 2: Results Morton Stadium

 

Under 8 Girls

Leah Colgan — Clonliffe
Kitty Daly — Clonliffe
Nena Butterly — Portmarnock

Under 8 Boys

Jack O’Connor — Pormarnock
Donagh Crean — Clonliffe
Cormac Cronin — Clonliffe
Under 10 Girls 1st Heat

Cadhla Nighloinn — Portmarnock
Grace Dowling — Clonliffe
Aoibhín Donoghue — Lusk
Under 10 Girls 2nd Heat

Shauna Prior — Skerries
Sarah McDonnell — Clonliffe
Ali Connolly — Clonliffe

Under 10 Boys 1st Heat

Dylan Moore — Skerries
Tom Walsh — Skerries
Jack McDonnell — Clonliffe

Under 10 Boys 2nd Heat

Daragh Kilduff — Lusk
Pauric Tuite — Clonliffe
Sean Cronin — Clonliffe

Under 12 Girls 1st Heat

Isabel Browne — Clonliffe
Nicole Hackett — Skerries
Lauren Bryce — Skerries

Under 12 Girls 2nd Heat

Daphney Njatang — Skerries
Ellie Carr — Skerries
Daisy Periere — Skerries

Under 12 Boys

1. Jonathan Fitzsimons – Clonliffe

2. Luke Hannigan – Lambay

3. Max Lara — Lusk

Under 14 Girls 1st Heat

Emma McDonnell — Clonliffe
Aoife Hession — Clonliffe
Kristin McGrady-Hogan — Clonliffe

Under 14 Girls 2st Heat

Katie Halpin — Unattached
Holly Roche — Clonliffe
Alana Fitzsimons — Clonliffe

Under 14 Boys

Thomas Lara — Lusk
Lorcan Devine — Skerries
James Kenny — Skerries

Under 16 Girls

Ella Brown — Clonliffe
Amy Hodson — Clonliffe
Lily Heaney — Skerries

Under 16 Boys

1. Colin Sweeney – Clonliffe

2. Daragh Carter – Clonliffe

3. Diarmuid Buckley — Clonliffe

Under 18 Girls

1. Eibhlin McCarthy – Skerries

Results Beach Race

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Juvenile spring Series Round 1: Results Skerries Beach
Under 8 Girls
1. Sophie McDonald- Portmarnock

2. Tia Kodia – Lusk

3. Mia McLoughlin – Portmarnock

Under 8 Boys

1. Jack O’Connor – Portmarnock

2. George Howard – Celtic

3. Evan Bryce – Skerries

Under 10 Girls

1. Shauna Prior – Skerries

2. Shona Gogarty – Celtic

3. Rubi Farrell – Lusk

Under 10 Boys

1. Sean Cronin – Clonliffe

2. Luke Smith – Skerries

3. Ben Fagan – Skerries

Under 12 Girls

1. Daphney Ndjatang – Skerries

2. Keelin Collins – Celtic

3. Leah Butler – Celtic

Under 12 Boys

1. Jonathan Fitzsimons – Clonliffe

2. Luke Hannigan – Lambay

3. Harry Byrne – Portmarnock

Under14 Girls

1. Claire Murphy – Celtic

2. Katie Halpin – Unattached

3. Holly Roche – Clonliffe

Under 14 Boys

1. Josh Ericson – Skerries

2. Conor Murphy – Celtic

3. Lorcan Devine – Skerries

Under 16 Girls

1. Dora Medgyesy – Celtic

2. Anna Prior – Skerries

3. Lottie Simons – Skerries

Under 16 Boys

1. Colin Sweeney – Clonliffe

2. Daragh Carter – Clonliffe

3. Conall Moore – Skerries

Under 18 Girls

1. Eibhlin McCarthy – Skerries

Under 18 Boys

1. Stephen O’Connor

Club Cake Aale

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Reminder to all parents and athletes that the club cake sale takes place this Sunday 27th September as part of the Skerries Soundwaves festival. Setting up stall and table between 12.30pm and 1pm outside Berts Barbers. Road closed to traffic between 2pm and 5pm. So all we need is for everyone to show off their culinary talents and be part of the Great Skerries Bake off!!!! Please support this club fundraiser in whatever way you can, baking cakes, buns, breads etc and don’t forget to let your friends and family know and pay us a visit. Look forward to seeing you all there. If anyone has any queries please contact Liz Thompson (Club Treasurer).

Ardgillan Castle – Cross Country

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Cross Country season kicked off in earnest yesterday with the first round of the juvenile leagues taking place on home turf in the stunning surroundings of Ardgillan castle. Despite the biggest sporting clash of the year taking place later in the day at GAA headquarters, the numbers competing from clubs all over Dublin and indeed guest clubs from Meath certainly didn’t disappoint. In the younger age groups, from u9s up there were on average between 50 and 60 children in each race. Thankfully the weather held up for the morning with conditions near to perfect for our budding young athletes. The course itself featured a few tricky hills combined with a steep downward slope, nevertheless all the athletes showed their steeliness in negotiating their way around the course. From a Skerries perspective there were a number of stand out performances with both Conor Tuck and Orla Bollard coasting to victory in their races. Well done to everyone and many thanks to those from both Skerries AC and Lusk AC who built the course over the weekend, to parents who helped with stewarding and to the coaches for preparing the children. Full results as follows:

u9 Girls 400m
13th Shauna Prior
18th Sophie Munro
24th Tara Naessens
46th Emer Fanning
59th Emma Fanning

u9 Boys 400m
15th Hugo May
24th Turlough McDonnell
25th Paulo Fanning
30th Daire McCaughey

u10 Girls 600m
11th Nicole Hackett
14th Chloe Ericson
19th Keva Ndjatang
24th Laura Woods
30th Lauren Bryce
32nd Lily Tinkler
34th Isabella McIvor Lynch
36th Emily O’Sullivan

u10 Boys 600m
10th Cillian Emmett
25th Darragh Payne

u11 Girls 800m
3rd Daphney Ndjatang
43rd Muireann McDonnell
46th Clare Fanning

u11 Boys 800m
3rd Moses O’Brien
23rd Ben Parker
28th Henry Sexton
29th Luke Ryan
31st Oscar McIvor Lynch

u12 Boys 1000m
3rd Lorcan Devine
23rd Paul Byrne
24th Ben Glennon
26th Daniel Munro

u13 Girls 1000m
2nd Vita OBrien
25th Ella Kingsnorth
43rd Cressida Amaniampong
45th Naomi Ndjatang

u13 Boys 1000m
4th Joshua Ericson
10th Oliver McQuaid
12th James Kenny
19th Hugh Lawlor

u14 Girls 1200m
4th Ruby Pereira
6th Lily Heaney
8th Lottie Simons
26th Kerrie Costello
31st Mia Lourenzo Gilmore

u15 Girls 1500m
6th Anna Prior
13th Ellen Walsh

u15 Boys 1500m
22nd Stephen Byrne

u16-u20 Girls 2000m (Combined race)
1st Orla Bollard (1st Junior)
2nd Laura Costello (2nd Junior)
3rd Aine McCarthy (3rd Junior)
6th Eibhlin McCarthy (3rd u17)
7th Aoimhe Downey (1st u18)
10th Mairead Ni Chleirigh (2nd u16)

u17 Boys 3000m
1st Conor Tuck