Dunbar Athletics Club - Juniors

Race Opportunity

Check Team App details for our first track competition on the 18th April at Grangemouth!

There are plenty of chances to race at different distances, plus throwing and jumping events too. If you're planning on coming along please let us know on stack team app ASAP!

Well done to the athletes who braved conditions on Wednesday to take part in some running, strength exercises and of course sharks and fishes. It was a lot colder, wetter and more miserable than it looks!

Training ‼️‼️

This week we had 3 stations set up indoors, with coaches, parents helpers and young leaders all helping out.

Core Circuit with medicine balls with Fraser and Roslyn

Plyometrics and jumping with Chris and Emily

Speed endurance with Sarah, Matt and Jocelyn

See you all next week for our final indoor session before Easter!

Cross Country Race - 14th March

Reminder that there are cross country races on at Whitekirk Hill this Saturday, with the race being very close to Dunbar!

We would love to see some of you run, so please sign up for a race opportunity 🏃‍♂️

https://racesignup.co.uk/east-lothian-cross-country-championship-2026?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQfYYhjbGNrBB9hhGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHuKvdXrK9CrSBc3roEcuc2dEdde8uZXNkbjvNO34R5J9ViEfwJj_tignpo9b_aem_9z6a9qLIOrP2lle9j46AVg

Sign up to East Lothian Cross Country Championship 2026 - Saturday 14th March (Entries close 23:00 on 12th Mar) Open to Adults (with Masters 40+ and 65+ categories) and youngsters. The event takes place at Whitekirk Hill on 14th March. The U11 age group will run a 2km course. A 3km lap will be set up for older age groups with the option, dependant on age, to run One, Two or Three laps.

Recent Training 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️

We've been outside and inside the last 2 weeks, taking part in relays, FARTLEK training and endurance work outside.

Inside we have been doing lots of mat work, hurdle jumps and plenty of circuits!

‼️Race Opportunity‼️

Cross country race next Saturday 14th March @ Whitekirk Hill

See below for details 👇

Sign up to East Lothian Cross Country Championship 2026 - Saturday 14th March (Entries close 23:00 on 12th Mar) The event takes place at Whitekirk Hill on 14th March. The U11 age group will run a 2km course. A 3km lap will be set up for older age groups with the option, dependant on age, to run One, Two or Three laps.

Well done Archie!

🏃‍♂️ DPS P4–7 Run Club – Runner of the Week 🏃‍♂️
After yesterday’s cross country it was a shortened run, but Archie decided he wanted to keep going — adding extra laps and almost reaching 4km before school!
Outstanding effort and determination 👏🔥

Well done Adam!

Well done toDGS pupil Adam who got in to the final of the 60m sprint and ran a PB at the Scottish Schools Indoor Champs . Well done Adam.

Training tonight is OFF

We were due to be outside today as the school hall is being used, and the weather has turned for the worse. We will hopefully see you all next week 🌧🌧🌧

Training on Wednesday

Fresh off the bleep test the week prior, another good turnout at the Grammar School from Dunbar Juniors.

The athletes warmed up and competed in a group athletics quiz, running to either side of the gym hall based on what they thought was the correct answer. The questions got harder and harder and of course all related to athletics! If the athletes got the answer wrong then they had to complete an exercise, for example press ups or burpees.

We then split into groups, Ben taking a run outside with Matt and Oleg, doing the route next to the car park. Despite it being a cold night the athletes braved the conditions (with some choosing to wear only shorts and t shirts!).

Chris took a session with the medicine balls alongside Jen, looking to improve on upper body strength and core muscle strength 💪

Finally, Fraser alongside Marty Sarah and Hannah set up an obstacle course looking to get the athletes moving in different directions and test their agility. Basketball skills were also tested!Athletes were timed and there was some great results with the group winners being Archie Burton, Jamie Tucker and Lauchlan Summers. Anna Perkins also completed the fastest time in the girls section 👏

Borders XC - Paxton

Well done to our juniors competing for Dunbar and Team East Lothian at Paxton this morning, braving the elements and tackling the mud!

Adam Connolly - 5th in Category

Sophie Skeen - 4th in Category
Anna Perkins - 8th in Category
Jemima Halliday - 9th in Category

Also a big well done to our coaches and helpers Sarah, Jen and Marty for tackling the senior course 👏

Training - Wednesday 7th January

Training is back ON tonight at the Grammar School, we're looking forward to welcoming you all back and burning off all that Christmas chocolate!

See you tonight 💪