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Running Club in Cork

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  • 05-03-2012 7:07pm
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    KittyMcM
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    I live in Ballincollig and would like to start running. I don't like going out by myself in the evening and have found it impossible to make new friends since I moved here:(. Are there any running clubs in Ballincollig/Cork City I could join or other ideas..? Thanks


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    horgan_p
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    KittyMcM wrote: »
    I live in Ballincollig and would like to start running. I don't like going out by myself in the evening and have found it impossible to make new friends since I moved here:(. Are there any running clubs in Ballincollig/Cork City I could join or other ideas..? Thanks


    Leisureworld in Bishopstown did have one last year during the summer months. Just a basic enough 5km run, when the winter came in it got shelved.
    Good fun though.


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    twowheelsonly
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    http://www.eagleac.net/

    That's just one - there are others such as Leevale, St Finbarrs, Rising Sun etc.
    I know this lot to be a very active and friendly club - no doubt the others are as well - and they cover track and road so there should be something there for everybody.
    Not a member of any clubs myself but would be reasonably familiar with the running scene in Cork.
    Cork BHAA organise regular Road Races as well and are regularly looking for volunteers to help out. Most of their members would be attached to other clubs well.


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    run_Forrest_run
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    I'm a member of St. Finbarr's AC. A very large club catering for all levels of running a great bunch of people. Once you join a club your fitness will come on leaps and bound. Check out: www.stfinbarrsac.com


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    shoeaddict27
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    I'm in the exact same boat. I've seen a few running clubs around but i'm worried they'll leave me in the dust. I can barely run for 5 mins before having to break. Do any of the clubs cater for beginners?


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    run_Forrest_run
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    shoeaddict27 wrote: »
    I'm in the exact same boat. I've seen a few running clubs around but i'm worried they'll leave me in the dust. I can barely run for 5 mins before having to break. Do any of the clubs cater for beginners?

    yes, many welcome beginners and I can speak from experience, lately in St. Finbarr's we've seen a large increase in new members. The training sessions have all levels of fitness, just like all large clubs it's safe to say you will not be alone and you will improve your fitness in no time.
    It's a great time to join a club, the road and track season is upon us, some great long sunny days of running ahead.


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    disco biscuit
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    Would you be interested in playing tennis or handball?


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    Federer
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    anyone interested in challenging me to a game of tennis??


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