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2 weeks ago

The miracle isn’t that I finished….” quipped John Bingham, an American marathon runner and author.

If there is one thing I have noticed during these weeks of lockdown in Stirling, it is the incredible number of people out pounding the pavements and utilising their coveted daily opportunity for getting out for a run in the beautiful surroundings we live in. I am sure people have begun to recognise how time effective and cost effective running is for keeping fit. Trainers on, out the door, and away you go with the wind in your face and the sun on your back.

Most will be aware of the unparalleled physical health benefits associated with this ancient pastime, and as we stress our muscles, our lungs, and our heart, they all strengthen during the recovery period after the run. During more recent years, the mental health benefits associated through running are now being increasingly highlighted by charities like the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH), with mental health being a particularly important consideration at the present time of lockdown as we try to adjust to reduced social interaction.

So maybe you, or someone you know, has embraced running during this period of lockdown, and maybe you have even been enjoying it. If so, you may wish to consider keeping the momentum going, and consider getting involved in your local athletic club, Central AC, when lockdown concludes. As an active member of Central AC during these past twenty years, I have had the pleasure of training with other people in my community, and in so doing, enjoying the social interaction, the positive health benefits, and the camaraderie of the group as we train and compete together. Our philosophy, regardless of age and ability, is to encourage and support our members to achieve their goals, under the tutelage of our motivational, our knowledgeable, and our friendly, qualified coaches. At our training base at Stirling University we have runners in their teenage years training alongside runners well into their sixties, making for a unique training environment, with all standards being accommodated for. With the Club offering free initial 4-week trial memberships, this is a great opportunity for those looking to continue their new-found love of running, once we bid farewell to lockdown. Find out more at www.centralathletics.co.uk/

“…The miracle is that that I had the courage to start.”

Michael Wright
Secretary of Central Athletic Club
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Central Athletic Club

www.centralathletics.co.uk

Welcome to Central Athletic Club. Founded in 1974, Central A.C. is the premier athletic club in the Stirling and Clackmannanshire Districts. With over 500 members, we are one of the largest in Central Scotland, and home to Scottish Champions, record holders and Internationalists. As a club, we ai...

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4 weeks ago

Feel very fortunate to have such a hard working committee at Central Athletics always grafting behind the scenes. 💪💛💙 ... See MoreSee Less