United Striders Athletic Club

❤️ 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐜 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟒𝟓 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 ❤️

We were delighted yesterday to host a cardiac screening day with the Dillon Quirke Foundation, providing screening for 45 young people aged 12–18.

The screening is an important part of the Foundation’s work to raise awareness of cardiac conditions in young people and help identify underlying heart conditions that may otherwise go undetected.

A huge thank you to the New Ross Active Retirement Association for their incredibly generous €1,000 donation, which made this screening possible and significantly reduced the cost for participating families. We were delighted to present the Association with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their support.

We would also like to thank the Dillon Quirk Foundation and Advanced Medical Services (AMS) for providing the screening, and all the parents and young people who took part.

𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚 23𝒓𝒅 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕

Busy day for Striders taking part in events near & far

𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏

Well done to Tommy Elmes who headed North to Larne. It was well worth the journey, bagging himself a P. B. 1:33:44👏

𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒏

Well done to Bernie Cashin and Caroline Murphy who stayed a bit closer to home taking on the half in Clonmel. Bernie 1st 060
Well done ladies.

𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝑹𝒖𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒆 5𝒌𝒎

Well done to Kim Lodge and Stacey O Leary who took on the 5km in Ballyhale.

𝑵𝒐𝒆𝒍 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒉 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 5𝒌𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉

Well done also to our Striders who kept it local heading to Terrerath to support the Noel Walsh Memorial 5km

David Larkin 1st
Luke Kelly 1st Jnr
John Mcgrath 1st O45
1st Team David Larkin John Mcgrath & Sean Kelly
Also taking part
Mick Ó Gorman
Aishling & Aoife Moran

🌟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 – 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫

We're hosting a fun, non-competitive evening for women aged 18 and over as part of Athletics Ireland’s Women in Sport Week.

Come along and try a range of athletics events in a relaxed and welcoming environment, including relays, hurdles, jumping and throwing. You don’t need to be fit, fast or have any previous athletics experience – just come along, have a go and have fun!

One of the highlights will be a fun, modified heptathlon, inspired by Team Ireland’s Kate O’Connor and her fantastic gold medal at the European Championships.

We’ll also have an outdoor Pilates session, refreshments and a Women in Sport tote bag for everyone taking part.

📅 Wednesday, 2 September
⏰ 7pm–9pm
📍 Town Park Running Track, New Ross
🎟️ FREE – but booking is essential
👩 Over 18s only

Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/Azm2IjlIlv

☘️ **𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃**

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 will yet again compete at international level, this time in the 110m Hurdles. We are very proud of Daniel and his selection by Athletics Ireland. A brilliant 2026 track season for Daniel

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A strong Athletics Ireland development team has been selected to compete at the Scottish Championships in Aberdeen on the final weekend of August (29th & 30th). 🇮🇪

The competition will provide another valuable opportunity for some of Ireland’s most promising young athletes to gain international championship experience.

Supporting a great cause of New Ross Special Olympics

🏃‍♂️ 𝐌𝐄𝐍’𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐎 𝟓𝐊 – 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟏 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑

Fancy getting a bit fitter, getting out running, or simply giving running a go?

We're launching an 8-week Men’s Fit4Life Couch to 5K programme, designed for complete beginners and anyone returning to running after a break.

No previous running experience needed. We’ll start gently and build gradually, with each session led by Athletics Ireland-accredited Fit4Life Leaders and club volunteers.

📅 Starts Thursday 1st October
⏱️ Thursdays at 7pm
📍 Town Park Track, New Ross
🏃‍♂️ 8-week programme
💶 €25 – includes all sessions, T-shirt, completion certificate and insurance

You don’t need to be fit to start. You just need to start. 💪

Register here:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/dEMKinGSwV

A big thank you to New Ross Standard for their coverage of our Greenway 5 Stride 👏

Report and photos:

South East Greenway 5k time smashed by previous record holder as hundreds turn out for popular race This year’s Greenway 5k Stride organised by United Striders Athletics Club brought hundreds of runners together to the popular, flat and scenic route on Friday, August 7.

🌟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 – 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 🌟

Thinking about getting more active, trying running for the first time, or simply looking for something new?

Come along to our Women in Sport evening at the Town Park Track, New Ross, on Wednesday 2nd September. It’s a chance to have a go and see what athletics is all about – open to all women aged 18+, with no membership required.

🏃‍♀️ Fun Heptathlon – seven FUN athletics events, no experience required
🧘‍♀️ Pilates in the Park – a gentle session suitable for all abilities
☕ Refreshments afterwards – stay for a cuppa, a chat and a chance to meet others

📅 Wednesday 2nd September
📍 Town Park Track, New Ross
⏱️ 7pm
💶 FREE! – no club membership required

Register for Women in Sport evening here:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/Azm2IjlIlv

🌟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝟓𝐊 - 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝐭𝐡 🌟

And if you fancy taking the next step, we're launching a new 8-week Women's Fit4Life Couch to 5K programme starting September 9th. It’s designed for complete beginners and anyone returning to running, with a gradual programme led by our Fit4Life leaders and club volunteers.

📅 Starts September 9th
📍 Town Park Track, New Ross
⏱️ Wednesdays at 7pm
💶 €25 – including sessions led by Athletics Ireland-accredited coaches, T-shirt, completion certificate and all-important insurance!

The Couch to 5K is open to adults aged 18+.

Places are limited, so early booking is advised. This will book out early.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁. 😀

Register for the Couch to 5K here:
https://eventmaster.ie/event/L1rnfp3H76

A big thank you to Sports Active Wexford for their support of both events 👏

🌟 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝟓𝐊- 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧! 🌟

Men's Fit4Life Couch to 5K is coming in October.

Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for details and registration.

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗱!

While we were busy at the 5k Stride Friday evening, Sinead McCarthy was busy at the Morton Stadium in Dublin, at the National Masters Championships.

This powerhouse lady claimed 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 in both 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗙𝗗 O50 and the 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝘁 O50.

WFD: 1st 7.53m
Shot Put: 1st 8.27m

Go Sinead! 👏🤩