Dublin Simon Fun Run October 9th, Phoenix Park
This year the 27th Dublin Simon Community Fun Run will take place on Saturday October 9th 2010. The Fun Run attracts over 3,000 participants and spectators, including families, professionals, amateurs, and school participants of all ages.
The main event is a five mile run through the Phoenix Park which kicks off at 10.30am. There are also [...]
Dublin teenager takes Silver Medal at European Wakeboarding Championships
David O’Caoimh, 16, from Killiney, has just returned from the EA (Europe/ Africa) Wakeboard Championships in Fagersta, Sweden where he delivered an outstanding performance and won the Silver Medal in the Junior Men division (age 15-19). There were 17 countries represented in this category and 29 athletes.
David has been wakeboarding for 6 years having taken [...]
One week left to register for the ‘Kerryman’ Dingle Marathon 2010
At Midnight on Tuesday, August 24th registration for the second Annual Dingle marathon will close. All those interested in taking part in the Ultra, full or half marathon on September 4th are advised to visit the Dingle marathon website to register as entries will not be accepted beyond the closing date.
The [...]
The runners high and how to prevent it from injury
Running is great for both the body and mind. Not only is it a great means of burning calories and keeping our weight down, the process of running also releases endorphins to the rest of the body, making you feel naturally happy after a run. It’s great for you mentally too, triggering receptors in the [...]
32% of the “Kerryman Dingle Marathon” competitors are travelling from overseas
The “Kerryman Dingle Marathon” 2010 has attracted huge overseas interest with 32% of the marathons current entries hailing from countries from as far as New Zealand, Malaysia and the United States. Taking place on the 4th of September, close to 1,000 runners have already registered for the marathon, and by race day this figure is [...]
Adventure Seekers Race To Tame The Lough Derg Monster
Sports Academy International (Sports AI) and the University of Limerick Activity Centre have announced details of Ireland’s newest adventure event in Killaloe, County Clare, today.
The Lough Derg Monster, which takes place on Saturday July 24th, is a team-only event and will challenge participants to kayak, cycle and run around Lough Derg and the scenic hills [...]
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Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race 2010
Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough seems to be the order of the day when it comes to the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race. This grueling 36 hour event certainly isn’t for the faint hearted, its name “The Beast” originates from past competitors seeing little beasts and goblins in the [...]
Maintain fitness levels to beat recession blues
The recession has had a negative impact on the number of people taking part in sport, according to the annual Irish Sports Monitor report conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) for the Irish Sports Council. The report indicated that active participation in sport fell to 30.8% in 2008, from 32.9% in 2007 [...]
Creating a home gym for a full body workout
Creating a home gym can be a very practical idea for some people, you don’t have to be bothered with the hassle of travelling to a commercial and often over crowded gym that leaves you sitting waiting to use certain pieces of equipment in order for you to get your workout routine [...]
