Frost, snow and slippery roads did not deter over 170people who took part in the 2009 Ballina GOAL Mile at the Ballina Athletic Club track in Belleek on Christmas morning. Most of the participants ran or walked to Belleek Woods while those who came late used the track when the surface began to thaw.
Rachel Wyer, [...]
Training for a 10-mile or half-marathon race involves keeping a steady pace for the first half of the race, and gradually increasing speed through the second half of the race. Train to run between 10 and 13 miles using the negative split technique with tips from a running coach and certified sportstrainer in this free [...]
I’m thinking about making my race debut in the Hollymount 10k on Sunday. And when I say thinking, it’s not something that has just occurred to me, writes Edwin McGreal, journalist with the Mayo News.
No, one of the upshots of doing the events guide for this august publication is that I’m aware of events months [...]
On returning to running back in 2005, I went into one of the typical high street sports shops that sell more hoodies than it sells proper sports gear, writes Declan Ryan.
Declan Ryan
Anyway, there were walls full of runners and I ask the sales assistant for a pair of runners, he says “Sure no problem, what [...]
Mayo Sports Partnership in association with Balla GAA Bórd Na nÓg invite you to take part in the second annual Balla 5km Fun Walk/Run’ on Sunday next, October 25th.
This is an opportunity to get a bit of exercise, meet others and for everyone in the family to take part, young and not so young alike. [...]
Over 600 men took part in the Derry Two Bridges run, which was a fund-raiser for Foyle Hospice.
Foyle Hospice run in Derry 2009
Mayor of Derry Paul Fleming got the runners underway, and actually took part himself too.
“Nice run – hard, but nice,” was the verdict on the run from those who took part.
Following feedback from our readers, we’ve decided to move to the web. As you probably know, previously we were sending out our running news in an online magazine format.
Run Direct August
But you have been telling us you want a place where you can get your running news on tap. Hey presto, this site – it [...]
IT’S GROWING dark as I run gently along familiar country roads. I’m alone and my mind drifts free as hedges slip silently past. I can feel my breath mixing with the cool evening air and I move effortlessly towards home, writes The Extra Miler.
I have no pain and I can dream. Just for now, I [...]
10 Components of Good Running Form – and talent is not on the list
By Catherina McKiernan, Certified Instructor, Chi Running
1) Flexibility: You need to have it, not only in your muscles, but in your tendons, ligaments, and joints. They all work better when they move with flexibility and any restrictions in your muscles, ligaments, or [...]
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Westmeath Sports Partnership have announced the details for a 3 week trail league which will take place on the following Sunday mornings 4th October, 11th October & 18th October.
The trail league will consist of three 5km walk/runs. The route is along the Turgot Riverbank Walk which is near Ballymahon off the Mullingar Road. The route [...]