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Roisin McGettigan and Thomas Chamney impress
Thomas Chamney over 800m and Roisin McGettigan over 3000m Steeplechase impress with competitve showings
Brussels to host 2008 Euro Cross Country Champs
European Athletics is pleased to announce that the 2008 SPAR European Cross Country Championships will take place in the Belgian capital of Brussels on Sunday December 14.
Athletics Ireland appoints Coghlan
Ireland: Cathal Lombard quits running
Self-confessed drugs cheat Cathal Lombard has announced his retirement from competitive athletics.
O'Sullivan appointed Australia coach
Sonia O'Sullivan has been named Australia's team coach for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh on March 30.
O'Sullivan running Great Ireland Run with masses
Controversial Irish athlete Cathal Lombard interview
The Controversial Irish athlete Cathal Lombard interviewed after winning the 2008 Irish National Cross Country Championships
Cathal Lombard wins Irish Cross Country Champs
Cork's Cathal Lombard creates a stir by winning the Irish Cross Country Championships in Belfast.
Fagan debuts in Dubai marathon with 2:14.06
Martin Fagan battled through the pain barrier in the Dubai Marathon to achieve his target of an Olympic qualifying standard for Beijing. Fagan, finished in 2 hours 14 minutes 06 seconds, comfortably inside the Olympic A qualifying standard of 2.15.
Launch of Dunphy's Vivas Health Dungarvan 10
Its exciting times ahead for our club with the announcement last Wednesday evening of a brand new sponsor of our 10 mile road race on February 3rd 2008.
Russians dominate Dublin Marathon
Russian Aleksey Sokolov improved his own course record set last year when winning Monday's Dublin Marathon in two hours nine minutes and seven seconds.
Drugs-in-Sport : Great French drug storm begins to descend
It is quiet incredible that I again find myself penning or for more accuracy, typing another blog regarding Drugs-in-Sport.
French scandal will grow, says athletics chief
Drugs-in-Sport : Ceplak the latest in a week of scandal
The Slovakian, Jolanda Ceplak, has been suspended after testing positive for EPO.
Jolanda Ceplak tests positive for EPO
Golden League - Golden Troubles
This year controversy seems to be dogging the Golden League series.
Last week, in Paris we had the situation of the shambles of the last lap in the Men's 3000m SteepleChase where Kenyan Paul Koech was denied victory after confusion of the last lap.
Training Articles : Why are Runners so hard on themselves?
When you ask a runner what their best time for a particular distance is, there is normally an embarrassed pause, perhaps some shuffling of the feet and finally a quiet response.
Mutai takes Belfast marathon win
Kenyan John Mutai claimed victory in the 26th Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon on Monday. His winning time was 2:16:24. Cork runner Cathal O'Connor was fourth
Alistair Cragg clocks 27:39.55 in Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational in USA
Nutrition section: Omega Fatty Acids - a Hype or Help?
Take a tour of any supermarket today, and you will be struck by the number of margarine tubs, cooking oils and even yoghurts and eggs that have “Omega 3 or 6” either in their brand name or added in big letters to the packaging.
The 21st Annual Third World Run Belfast
The Annual Belfast Third World Run will be held on Sunday 20th May 2007 in Ormeau Park, starting at 3pm.. The event started in 1987 as a sequel to the Sport Aid "Run for the World" in 1986, inspired by Bob Geldof, and organised in towns and cities all around the world to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Martin Lel and Chunxiu Zhou win London
London 2007 - Kenya's Martin Lel learnt from his mistakes of 2006 when he allowed fellow countryman Felix Limo to 'steal' a victory from him by way ofa sprint finish. On this occasion, Lel was able to right the wrongs of the year before by outsprinting debutant Abderrahim Goumri of Morocco, to win in a time of 2:07:41. Top 20 Results
Women section: Are there any products which stop sweating?
The best advice is to try to keep the body extremely clean using a pH neutral soap and deodorant, and avoid tight fitting clothing that do not allow air circulate.
Meditation - Good news for the immune system
Meditation can modify the effects of strenuous exercise. Intense training and heavy exercise have been linked with a damping down of immune system activity, leaving some athletes more vulnerable to infections.
Jones takes Irish Athletics role
Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km ..Martin Fagan & Róisín McGettigan win
Martin Fagan of Mullingar, County Westmeath, Ireland and Róisín McGettigan of Wicklow, County Wicklow, Ireland won their respective races on Sunday, March 18, 2007 at the 5th annual Ras na hEireann U.S.A. 5Km in Somerville, Massachusetts U.S.A..
Strength Training: Top 18 Benefits of Weight Training
Ever considered adding weight training to your running routine, well here are 18 benefits to consider. Applying the various tips given as well as using the information available within the Strength Training for runners can only improve your running
Athletics Ireland announce European Cross-Country team
Why does running sometimes stop periods?
Amenorrhea is the medical term which refers to a prolonged absence menstruation during the reproductive years of a woman for reasons other than pregnancy. | periods stop? |
Stanford women defend title, Colorado takes men's NCAA crown
Marie Davenport Victorious in B.A.A. Half Marathon 08 October
Course record holder Marie Davenport (Guilford, CT / Ireland) returned to Boston where she faced a stiff challenge from newcomer Josephine Deemay (Tanzania) who had arrived in the United States for the first time. Repeated surges failed to shake the 20-year-old Tanzanian until Davenport ultimately pulled away from her rival at mile 10 and went unchallenged to the tape in 1:12:10.
Marion Jones cleared of doping 06 September
RALEIGH, North Carolina - Former triple Olympic champion Marion Jones was cleared of doping on Wednesday after her "B" sample tested negative for the banned blood-boosting drug EPO. | Jones cleared |
Beginners section: Three rules for the new runner 06 September
you're brimming with enthusiasm about your new running career. You probably can't wait to start seeing the results, to start pushing your limits for maximum improvement in the minimum time. | 3 rules |
No Sweat .. Those Sticky Sweaty Problems by Cassandra Davis 06 September
This article tackles all those sticky sweaty problems.
Drugs-in-Sports: Lack of EPO tests costs record breakers 22 August
Three world records have failed to make the official lists this year because organisers neglected to test for erythropoietin (EPO), the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) said. | more |
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis: 'Why do I itch so badly soon after I start?' July 2006
Anaphylaxis is the allergic response that people get in response, for example, to bee stings. Interestingly, this condition has been described in runners. | more |
Athletes on way to Cork for City Sports
More than 200 athletes are set to gather in Cork for the 55th BUPA Ireland Cork City Sports this weekend. Athletes from 32 countries with compete in 20 events and some well-known names are in the line-up.
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