02/04/2026
Entries flying in for a great pb race- get yours while you can!!
🔥 HOW FAST IS FAST? 🔥
The Newbridge AC 5K isn’t just known for being flat and fast… it’s proven.
🏃♂️ Men’s Course Record: 15:05
🏃♀️ Women’s Course Record: 17:25
Let’s be honest - those are serious times 💥
But here’s the question… 👀
Who’s taking a shot at them this year? 💥 Records are made to be broken… right?
With race day approaching, the stage is set for something special. Perfect course. Strong field. Big energy.
👉 Tag the runner you know who could challenge these times
👉 Or tag the one who thinks they can… we’ll let the clock decide 😉
🎽 Newbridge AC 5K & 10K – April 19th
📍 Fast course. Big atmosphere. Serious racing.
🔗 Enter here: https://www.popupraces.ie/race/newbridge-5k-10k-run-2026/
Pop Up Races
31/03/2026
Training on this evening for all past, present & future members!!
🏃♂️ Looking to get moving?
Join us at Portlaoise AC tonight!
This is for seniors only. 18+
(We will have juvenile and kids announced very soon)
A FREE SESSION....
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:45pm
or
⏰ 7:45pm – 9:00pm
✨ Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
✨ Go at your own pace
✨ All levels welcome
✨ Coach on hand tonight to guide you
No pressure — just show up and give it a go 💪🔥
We will have club members on track. So they can help guide you in the right way also..
Message us if you have any further questions.
trainingandnutritionwithtoby
25/03/2026
A great event for your next pb!
📢 Newbridge AC 5K & 10K Road Race 📢
Ready to race? Whether you’re chasing a PB or just getting involved, this is one not to miss 👊
📅 Sunday, April 19th
🔥 Time: 10am
📍 Race HQ: St. Conleth’s & St. Mary’s School, Newbridge
👕 FREE race t-shirt for the first 200 entries - once they’re gone, they’re gone.
💵 Cash Prizes
☕ Refreshments & prizegiving after
A fast course, great atmosphere, and a proper community race - get yourself on the start line.
👉 Grab your entry here: https://www.popupraces.ie/race/newbridge-5k-10k-run-2026/ or from Pop Up Races
**The Kildare County Championships will be run in conjunction with this race and entries for this must be submitted through by club secretaries. Entrants for the county championships may also enter the open race if they wish to be eligible for race t-shirts or for the cash prizes.
14/03/2026
Looking forward to one of the best days in the calender!!
***Sponsorship Announcement ***
🥳 Our coach trainingandnutritionwithtoby
Toby is a proud sponsors of Streets of Portlaoise, we’re also celebrating another incredible year of coaching from Toby at Portlaoise AC.
114 Personal Bests achieved by club athletes this year!
🏃 5K: 41 PBs
From 30:58 → 15:08
🏃 10K: 14 PBs
From 63:00 → 33:00
🏃 Half Marathon: 25 PBs
From 2:14 → 1:14
🏃 Marathon: 20 PBs
From 4:46 → 2:29
Whether you're chasing your first finish or your next PB, Toby can help you reach your goal.
A big thank you to Toby for the dedication, guidance, and support throughout the year.
29/12/2025
2025 success stories🥳
After running a pb in the Manchester Marathon in April, and with Dublin Marathon on the horizon, Aaron came to me looking for a change in his training, to see what more could be achieved.
We started off working on shorter distances, running 2 pb's over 5k and a 5mile pb!
Moving out to longer distances, breaking 75 minutes for the half marathon in the Antrim Coast Half marathon!
Then to Dublin, where he ran a pb of 2:38, a full 20 minutes quicker than the year before!!👏👏👏
"The variety of sessions kept training fun & motivation high! With Toby's guidance... I have never felt so strong"
If, like Aaron, you have pb's you want rewriting, DM 'RUN', or click the link in bio, and we'll discuss how we can get you there too!!💪
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24/12/2025
Coach’s Orders: Eat the food. Have a drink. Take a nap. Enjoy the day. 🎄✅
Training is about consistency over months, not perfection on a single holiday.
Use tomorrow to recharge your heart and your mind.
No stressing about paces & distances.
There are plenty of miles waiting for us in the future!
Merry Christmas, everyone!!
22/12/2025
!!! COMPETITION TIME !!!
To celebrate the launch of our new website, we are giving away FREE ENTRY & RACE T SHIRT (for Streets of Portlaoise 5km , St Patricks Day 2026) to 2 lucky winners!
To enter the draw, please tag yourself , like and share the post.
www.portlaoiseathleticclub.com
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22/12/2025
2025 Success Stories
Brian's incredible journey! 🏃♂️
In summer 2024, he was due to tackle the Dublin Marathon, unsure how to prepare after a 2:16 half.
We crafted a plan around his studies, work, and other sports.
Race day, he crushed it in 4:11, running both halves faster than his half marathon PB! 🤯 From there, we focused on speed and efficiency, achieving PBs in 5k, 10 miles, and half marathons! With newfound fitness, we returned to the marathon block, knowing a PB was imminent.
With a change to the training due to life changes, he soared to new heights, cruising to a 3:40 finish – a 31-minute PB! 🎉🥳
Fantastic rewards, and plenty more to come!!
Runner Fitness Goals Success Inspiration
18/12/2025
Your runs aren't just about the distance, time or pace right now—they’re about your sanity. 🧘♀️✨
The holidays can be chaotic. Running is that one hour (or 30 minutes!) where the phone is away, the to-do list is silent, and it’s just you and your shoes getting the run done.
Think of your holiday miles as a gift to your "January self." You’ll thank yourself when the new year comes around and you’re ready for whatever you have planned💪
1️⃣ Get done what you can, when you can
2️⃣ Don't stress about hitting times or paces
3️⃣ Something is always better than nothing!
Who’s getting out there today? 🙋♂️
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