Global technology brand Garmin are gearing up for their second year collaboration with the UK’s biggest mass participation running event series, Great Run. The three-year partnership covers all Great Run events across the country for both adults and children including the Simplyhealth Great Newham London Run, Europe’s biggest 10K - the Simplyhealth Great Manchester … [Read more...]
Garmin® introduces the Forerunner 645 Music, a GPS running watch with integrated music and Garmin Pay contactless payments
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Forerunner® 645 Music, a GPS running watch with integrated music that gives athletes the freedom to enjoy their favorite tunes on a run or during a workout without having to take a phone along. Additionally, when in need of a bottle of water or a quick bite to eat, it’s Garmin … [Read more...]
12th Annual Aware Christmas Run 2017
Phoenix Park: Saturday 9th December 2017 Over 2,000 runners to take part in 5K and 10K runs With one month to go, Aware is urging people to register today for the 12th annual Aware Christmas Run which will take place in the Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday, 9th December 2017. The Christmas Run is Aware’s flagship fundraising event, seeing over 2,000 people take … [Read more...]
2017 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon, Clonmel Sunday 24th September
Ireland Fittest Family Member Ciara Cummins launches the 2017 Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon! Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that the 2017 Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon will take place in Clonmel on Sunday 24th September at the slightly earlier time of 10.45am. Ciara Cummins winning member of Ireland's Fittest Family officially … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Sold Out
The 38th running of the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon has sold out before the closing date with 20,000 entries who will line up on Sunday 29th October 2017 The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will mark the Dublin wide celebration of the 350th anniversary of writer Jonathon Swift’s birth, will all finishers receiving a commemorative medal to mark the occasion. All … [Read more...]
81-year-old man shares his story of how he conquered The Summer WOLF
After conquering the 10km Wild Running course at the Summer WOLF, 81-year-old Mark Buteux became The WOLF Run’s oldest runner. Buteux took up running 23 years ago with the simple intention of keeping fit and having fun. Two years ago, Buteux was diagnosed with cancer. Some might have taken time away from their weekly exercise routines but, going against the grain, … [Read more...]
Over 1,500 Athletes Expected at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 27th and 28th May 2017
This weekend in Galway sees the open water triathlon season really get underway with Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon hosting 12 races for adults and children with over 1,500 athletes expected to descend on the lake shore castle estate. In an exciting new addition to the event in Galway, the now two day triathlon festival sees the introduction of the Adult Mixed Relay … [Read more...]
Running Science – Optimising Training and Performance – New Book
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, Running Science is a must-have for anyone interested in the fascinating science behind the sport. . Running is deceptively simple. At its most basic, you need only shoes and comfortable clothes. Yet each time you lace up, all your body’s moving parts must work together to achieve a gait that will keep you injury-free. Many … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon 24th June 2017
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon takes place on Saturday 24th June 2017 at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick. Details:- Run 4km-Cycle 6km-Run 2km Venue: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Start Time: 10.00am Event registration 09:00am Entry Fee 25 Euro. Mountain bike required Chip Timing Prizes on the … [Read more...]
Virgin Media Night Run 2017 Unique opportunity to race through O’Connell Street
The countdown is on as 10,000 runners get ready to light the city red for the Virgin Media Night Run on Sunday 23rd April at 9pm. The Virgin Media Night Run is a unique opportunity for runners to race through Dublin’s iconic O’Connell Street. Starting at North Wall Quay runners will pass the Spire and head towards Grand Canal Dock and Ringsend before crossing the … [Read more...]