Races
The Dublin City Marathon: how was it for you?
October 30th, 2012 | Marathon, Races
So, it’s done – although the 14,000 competitors will be carrying it around in their legs for a few days to come. We hope it went well for you and that you achieved your personal goals – whatever they were, and however they might have changed during the race itself.
All you need for the Dublin Marathon (except new legs)
October 28th, 2012 | Races
Good luck to everyone doing the Dublin Marathon on Monday. We’re all geared up for it – although by “geared up” we mean “already extremely nervous and getting our excuses in early”. Luckily, there’s great advice for the day from a range of places. Here are our favourites
We asked for your marathon advice – here’s what you came back with
October 12th, 2012 | Features, Races
IF YOU’VE been training for the Dublin Marathon, then you should be pretty much there as far as your very long runs are concerned. If you’re new to the distance, you’ll now have an idea of how your body likes the idea of going for 16, 18, 20 miles – or more. With only a [...]
Killarney’s great for adventure
October 9th, 2012 | Races
The second annual Helly Hansen Killarney Adventure Race took place last weekend and having been one of the over 1,100 participants, it’s easy to see why it’s become so popular so quickly. The race starts at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, the traditional starting point for a jaunt up the Gap of Dunloe, but the cobwebs are [...]
Why you should never fib about your marathon time
September 5th, 2012 | Features, Races
Running the marathon this October? There are plenty of dos and don’ts about training, nutrition, posture, etc. And now, there’s another to add to the list: never fib about your marathon finish time.
Five ways to stay motivated
August 28th, 2012 | Races, Training
Running during the colder days ahead can be difficult – but there are some simple things you can do to keep on track
Gaelforce challenges thousands yet again
August 20th, 2012 | Races
The most common greeting between strangers in Westport last Saturday night seemed to be “how did you get on?”. The Mayo town was abuzz with relieved competitors from Gaelforce West, Ireland’s largest one day adventure race, which sees the foolhardy or the ultra-fit, or both, run, kayak, hike and cycle a grueling 67.5 km mostly [...]
Coming up Roses at the Kingdom Come Tri in Fenit
August 20th, 2012 | Races
Shane Hegarty on high-fiving Roses, getting lost in transition, why there’s nothing like a closed road and other notes on Saturday morning’s Tri Kingdom Come FENIT, organised by Tralee Tri Club
Can running make you live longer? It depends…
August 9th, 2012 | Body, Races, Training
Running is good for your health. All that aerobic exercise helps build a strong heart and general well-being. But, there’s a qualifier: too much running can be dangerous.
Guess your time to win, and other weekend running plans
July 27th, 2012 | Races
Ok, so we’re going to be sitting on the couch watching a lot of Olympics over the weeks ahead, but we’ll also be motivated to get out and race.
