Name: Eddie Trindle

Member of Eagle AC since:October 2014

How long have you been running and what made you take it up: Regularly since 2013. Adrian O’Sullivan persuaded me to do Ballycotton 10 back in 2006. Did first full marathon in Dublin 2013 with Ken Nyhan. The challenge of the marathon attracted me. After joining Eagle my training became a lot more structured

Favourite thing about running: The tea and sandwiches after races. And coffee runs…I think there’s a trend there 🙂

Favourite race distance to run: Marathon.

What is your main goal for this year: It was Dublin 2020. But now going to try to improve speed over shorter distances like 5k.

Your best race/most memorable racing moment to date: Best race was Dublin 2019. Ran with Helen, Mairead and Ken. Pacing went well on the day. Always enjoy going through Phoenix Park. Paris 2017 was a highlight – running down Champs-Elysees and alongside River Seine.

Tell us something most people might not know about you:Have been a lifelong Reading FC fan. Just shows you should start off following one of the bigger clubs!

Biggest heroes (sporting or non-sporting): John Treacy, Ray Houghton or Jimmy Barry-Murphy.

One bit of advice you would give to someone thinking of taking up running:Join others for some of your training. Have got great tips from Eagle at track sessions and tempo runs. Especially for long runs the company is great.

3 things you would take with you onto a desert island:
1. Straw Hat 2. Keg of Stout 3. Car Door – would put down the window if it gets too hot.

Thanks so much to all club members who were able to take part in the 1st 5 Mile Race of the Eagle AC Summer Series 2020 (Virtual Edition!). The 1st race has been a huge success, with 79 runs being recorded over the 3 days from 20th – 22nd May. It was brilliant to see the photos of Eagle singlets in action once again and to see club members out in such force and in as far flung places as France! (Thanks Joaquim Rachao !)

Some members used the race as an excuse to get a PB (Well done Martin Daly!) , some used it as a chance to re-unite at a safe distance with club mates, some used it as a first run back from injury and some used it as an excuse to spend time with family. (Some also probably used it as an excuse to get away from family!!)

The club would like to thank everyone for adhering so well to HSE guidelines at all times while completing their runs.

With all that said, a draw was made on Sunday evening to determine the winners of our first 4 spot prizes. Results are as follows…..

Mark Smith – €15 voucher – The Edge Sports
Gary Gibbons – €10 voucher -The Edge Sports
Dermot Slyne – €15 voucher – The Edge Sports
Dan Kelleher – €15 voucher – The Edge Sports

Well done to our winners! Don’t worry to those who lost out – lots more prizes to be won over the remaining races in the series!
A massive thanks to The Edge Sports Shop for their very generous sponsorship of prizes. It is really very much appreciated.

A big thanks also to Damian Kenneally and Ruairi Egan for all of the time and work they have put in to the organising of the event.

The club are delighted to announce that they will be donating €1 to charity for every run completed during the series. (charity to be chosen) This means that the more people who run each month, the more that will be raised for our chosen charity. This of course, is an extra incentive for as many members as possible to take part in the next 3 races!
So that’s €79 raised so far and hopefully a lot more to come over the summer!

With that, the 5 mile training plan will resume, with the next sessions being sent to club members by email. Training must begin for the 2nd race of the series which will take place from the 17th – 19th June! Hopefully it will be just as big a success as the 1st one! 🦅

See the following link for an album of photos from Race no. 1 Derek has put together on Flickr also… https://flic.kr/s/aHsmNpcRYG Thanks Derek!

The 32nd Annual Tommy Ryan Memorial Carrigaline 5 Mile Road Race promoted by Eagle AC was originally scheduled for Sunday February 16th 2020. The main sponsor for the 2020 event was The Edge Sports Shop.

Unfortunately, this year due to an Orange weather warning for race day, Eagle AC decided that in the interests of health and safety that the race would not go ahead. All who had pre-registered were offered a full refund.

In addition to the race, the event also benefits 2 local charities each year, Carrigaline Meals on Wheels and Carrigaline Foróige.

However, given the charitable aspect of the race, Eagle AC also notified those that had pre-registered that if an entrant chose not to request a refund, their entry fee would go to the very worthy charities. Eagle AC is delighted to have today donated €720 to each of the charities. This total of €1,440 was as a result of the generosity of all those who had pre-registered. On behalf of both charities, we in Eagle AC thank you and look forward to seeing you in 2021.

As Damian outlined in last week’s email, next week sees the start of Eagle AC Summer Series 2020 ( Virtual Edition!)

There will be one 5 mile race each month for May, June, July and August. Members will have a 3 day window to complete each run:

Race 1: May 20-22
Race 2: June 17-19
Race 3: July 15-17
Race 4: August 19-21

Members can send details of their run each month ( eg. Garmin ,Strava screenshot) to Damian ( damiankenneally@hotmail.com), Mairead ( maireadlonergan@gmail.com) or Ruairi (ruairi@mercurysd.ie)

Members are asked to wear club gear if possible during their run and to please send on photos.

All those who complete all 4 runs will be entered into a draw for a range of spot prizes – vouchers etc. There will be various other spot prizes throughout the series also.

The emphasis on this series is on fun and the main idea is to get members out and feeling part of the Eagle AC community. No race times will be published. However, to track your own progress over the summer months, members may wish to run the same 5 mile route every month. Hopefully we’ll all be getting faster on each attempt!!

Of course, all those taking part should strictly adhere to current HSE guidelines at all times during their runs.

For those who do have a Strava account we have an Eagle AC group for those who wish to join. It’s open to all club members and is a great way for us to stay connected with each other during these times.

Window for the first run in the series starts next Wednesday 20th May so start getting the runners and Eagle gear ready!!

Member of Eagle AC since : December 2015

How long have you been running and why did you take it up : Running since April 2012 , got my first Labrador dog Bumble in 2010 and started walking with her eventually leading to jogging between stops for a John Player Blue !

Favourite thing about running : Endorphins and feel good feeling after any run. Tuesday Track night Eagle AC , Doheny and Nesbitts after DCM

Favourite race distance to run. Marathon (because it’s not all about running ! )

What is your main goal for this year? Climb Carrauntoohil so I can find my way to run up it

Best race / most memorable race: ( First time going Sub 3 in DCM ’17, NYC marathon 2018 – Unreal race, atmosphere , course , the lot!

Something most people may not know about you : I’m on Strava!

Biggest Heroes : Growing up Roy Keane / Sonia O Sullivan . Now – Sonia O Sullivan!

Advice for someone taking up running : Over 40 – go easy , under 40- go easier, you’ve got time! Join a club or group for social running, miles fly by and add up far easier with company!

3 things you’d take with you to a desert island: Original answer – My wife Jacqueline , my two labs Bunch and Buffi and their Couch – non negotiable! Updated by Jacqueline to say my NB, Garmin and phone for Strava.