Lessons From Lockdown
Early 2020 saw widespread global disruption as the pandemic arrived. For elite athletes, it was impossible to remain unscathed by the restrictions, cancellations and...
“Ultramarathon” by James Shapiro
Book Review Published by Bantam Books in the United States and Canada in September 1980
ISBN 0-553-01275-4
For the last few years I’ve...
Racing, the foot issue and plans
Racing has been going really well this year. I've broken a PB in all but one distance I've done (half marathon, more...
Ticking Over
from Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner I know I'm not updating as often as usual at the moment, but there are...
Headford 8k Road Race 2019 Open for Entry!
Every year in July the town of Headford plays host to the Headford 8k Charity Road Race.
Now in its 15th year, the race continues...
Time to get a move on
Impatience and a sudden urge to cut short the 'off season', got me out Sunday morning for what turned out to be a...
Superhuman Eliud Kipchoge attempts a sub-two-hour marathon in Vienna
Will Eliud Kipchoge make history and break the barrier by running a marathon in under two hours?
Eliud Kipchoge the Olympic champion set the world...
From Batman to Ken McArthur: Marathon #10
Kennedy Kane McArthur Centenary Marathon Last Friday, I drove 250 kilometres in the middle of the night from Islandbridge, Dublin, to Dervock,...
Dusting off yer bike
If you’re an occasional cyclist or even a wimpy racer, you may have locked your bike in a cold dark place over the...
Black Friday Race Discounts!
As Black Friday Fever sweeps across the country, why not avail of the discounts available on some upcoming Christmas runs and next year events. Check...
