Over 20,000 women took to the streets of Dublin on Sunday last, taking part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. This was the 41st year of the event, which since its inception has raised over €226 million for charities in Ireland. The 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon was won by Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C. in a time of 34:27. Courtney McGuire from Clonmel A.C. … [Read more...] about Over 20,000 Women take part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
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Huge turnout for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’
Hundreds of runners of all abilities, and their families and friends, descended on Darndale Park for the second ‘Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K’. Darndale’s famous community spirit was again to the fore at the free event, which forms part of the Get The Message Out (GTMO) campaign to steer young people away from addiction and crime and support those … [Read more...] about Huge turnout for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’
Rugby star Joey Carbery launches 16th annual Aware Christmas 5k fundraiser #WeAreAware
Ireland and Munster rugby star Joey Carbery has launched the 16th annual Aware Christmas 5K, which takes place from Friday 10th - Sunday 12th December. Carbery is encouraging individuals, families and communities from around Ireland to come together virtually to be part of this fun, festive and healthy event to support Aware’s services for people impacted by depression and … [Read more...] about Rugby star Joey Carbery launches 16th annual Aware Christmas 5k fundraiser #WeAreAware
Run after dark and be seen bright as day in the new Brooks Run Visible Collection
Are you an enthusiastic runner, but sometimes you don’t have the time to squeeze in your run before the sun sets? That does not have to hold you back if you run in the right gear. The Brooks Run Visible Collection consists of performance running apparel, shoes and accessories that allow you to be recognised as a runner by a moving vehicle from 180 meters away. The … [Read more...] about Run after dark and be seen bright as day in the new Brooks Run Visible Collection
Inspirational new book ‘RUNNING STORIES’ tells Extraordinary stories of ordinary people who run
While many look at runners on the side of the road and feel sorry for them, those who indulge in the sport would tell a very different story. In fact, for many, running has completely changed their lives. In a new book spearheaded by Jerry Lockspeiser and Andrew Roberts, over eighty passionate runners come together to unravel how running has helped them through … [Read more...] about Inspirational new book ‘RUNNING STORIES’ tells Extraordinary stories of ordinary people who run