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Competing in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii for the second time, I learnt plenty of lessons from the last time – particularly staying cool and hydrated
If only we could bottle this marathon emotion, we would save ourselves many miles of marathon training
‘Now that I’m home, it seems strange not to have what is really like another job’
Major study finds majority believe running good for emotional and mental well-being
Grit Doctor: Like every season, autumn has its pitfalls, but it also has the advantages of being stunningly beautiful – and it is still warmer than winter
Boosting your stores of brown fat can help to keep you trim
What I will truly take from the day are the achievements I witnessed first-hand
Sense of camaraderie typified by athlete who slowed to help a flagging runner to finish line
Caffeine drinks, caffeine gels, caffeine powders, caffeine pills and no sex
"I love how you can explore a new city or national park with just your runners"
Dublin Marathon: for many, completing 26.2 miles is a means to an end – raising funds for worthy causes
Jason Le Masurier began to run as ‘a privilege’ after recovering from a kitesurfing accident
Will the Dublin Marathon leave me a dishevelled hollow of a man or will it make me a connoisseur of Dublin culture
A group of mothers get together weekly for a fast-paced game of basketball
Research suggests runners who look directly ahead adjust their style to lift their body and feet higher
Some last-minute tips for first-timers to get the most out of the day
Justin Comiskey’s back pain disappeared when he switched to a stand-up desk
Basic training hasn’t changed in decades. It’s all a combination of a few moves
The Grit Doctor gives her advice on how to avoid overdosing on exercise this winter
‘I crossed 11 time zones, arrived to humidity of 80 to 90% and heat of 35 to 40 degrees’
The biggest mistake people make is to assume their body is always ready for training
Strength work made simple by physiotherapist and triathlete Aileen Flynn
Join a group and start a training diary and you’ll find getting going a lot easier
Beat Winter series: There many health benefits of the ancient Chinese art of tai chi
Treat yourself to some organised indoor exercise to complement outdoor runs, says the Grit Doctor
Everything in moderation is a good rule of thumb, but it is important to reward yourself
Experts share their winter-beating tips: Flu vaccine, herbal tea and syrup can all help
Sophie O’Sullivan is following in her mother’s running shoes – we find out if the genes we inherit really matter in sport
Be comfort able in your skin but don’t stop taking risks
Aileen Flynn on zen and the art of replenishing lost calories after a hard session
Dodgy knees, an aching back or stiff shoulder should not be excuses to avoid exercise
Age is no barrier to the joys of running off-road and the highs up in the hills
Beating burnout: Swimming, because of its repetitive nature, is ‘incredibly meditative’
The Grit Doctor is out-gritted by The Great North Run, or ‘the Great North Grit Fest’
Most runners will encounter at least one hiccup on their path to the start line
Taking part in different styles of sports means no one area of the body gets overworked
Start slowly. Enjoy your first runs. The body will adapt if you give it just a little time
As she prepares for the Ironman World Championship, Aileen Flynn gives some triathlon tips
Genetic testing is an increasingly popular way to work out how to get fitter
A holiday without running can motivate you to dust off the trainers post-vacation
US surgeons seeing increase in patients with neck and upper back pain likely to be related to poor posture when using mobile phones
Gym subscriptions are expensive and often go unused, but they are not necessary for those who want to improve their fitness
Two years on, I don’t claim to be a specialist in the field of pre-natal fitness, but I feel a little more knowledgeable having experience, research and hindsight to call upon
Does endurance exercise raise or lower your libido?
A cycle in Ireland’s beautiful countryside may be just magical but ignore its many dangers at your peril
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