Clare Sports Partnership

Here is what it is all about!

Targets: The objective of the Meet & Train group is to provide an opportunity for women of all ages and levels of fitness to get together to exercise with like minded people under the guidance of a qualified coach.  The Meet & Train Groups are specifically aimed at women to come run or walk with other women in a non competitive basis, promoting the message that physical activity is not only good for you but that it also can be fun  

Main Components of Meet & Train

Ÿ        Fun with health benefits

Ÿ        Non competitive

Ÿ        A social occasion

Ÿ        Supportive 

Plan

The warm-up takes 10 to 15 minutes.  This section of the training incorporates the whole group exercising together regardless of ability or fitness.  This is a very gentle form of exercise -walking/jogging, and mobilising all the joints while moving.  The group then form a circle where a series of stretches are preformed.  This promotes a sense of comradery and a sense of belonging. 

The Core section:

This is 30 minutes of continuous movement.   The ladies are split into groups depending on their initial levels of fitness.  Group 1 is for the walkers.  Group 2 is for walkers that wish to progress to jogging and group 3 is for those with greater levels of fitness that wish to train at a higher intensity. 

Warm Down:  Again the group all meet together for the final 10 minutes.  This is again very gentle form of exercise.  The group walk together for 5 minutes and finish with some gentle stretching.  Again this is done as a group to re-enforce the sense of belonging to a group.

If you intend to join a Meet and Train Group, please consider the following:

1. The Meet and Train evening are activity based for 1 hour. Check with your GP if you feel that you may have a medical condition that may dictate the level and intensity of physical activity you ought to be taking part in.
2. Prepare to get active. Wear loose clothing such as tracksuit. Runners are essential. Don't worry about brand.
3. Prepare for the weather. Please bring along a rain coat. We run the meet and train in all weather, except if there is Thunder and Lightening or other dangerous conditions.
4. Register your details with us. This is very simple. Just email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Catherine on 065 6865434.

Throughout the 10 weeks, participants will goal set and be encouraged to enter events such as the Clare 10k or the Burren Marathon Challenge. .

  We have current Meetin and Train groups in Ennis, Shannon and Bellharbour. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details or see our calendar section. Also, if you feel that there is a need for this in your area, please let us know. All you need to have is 15 ladies and a lit venue. The cost to the group will be €30 for ten weeks. This includes your insurance and tutor. You will need to supply the venue. Give us a call and we will explaing further.