27th October 2014 – The Kenyan duo of Eliud Too and Esther Macharia were winners in Monday’s Dublin Marathon. Whereas Too, was a comfortable winner in the windy conditions, particularly over the last part of the course, winning in 2:14:47, his compatriot Macharia had … [Read more...]
Ahouchar, Koech win Copenhagen Marathon 2015 titles
May 27, 2015
The victory in this year’s Nykredit Copenhagen Marathon went to Hassane Ahouchar of Morocco who finished strong in 2 hours 15 minutes and 34 seconds. Nancy Jebel Koech from Kenya was the fastest woman, and with a time of 2:33.42 she delivered one of the fastest times in … [Read more...]
Ethiopians dominate Ottawa Marathon 2015
May 25, 2015
May 24, 2015 – Ottawa – Ethiopian elite athletes once again this year took top prizes in the 41st running of the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon this morning. They led a field of nearly 6,000 participants. Girmay Birhanu, 28, finished with a time of 2:08:14 – a solid … [Read more...]
World Marathon Majors increases testing
April 8, 2015
LONDON, March 18, 2015 — Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) is working in partnership with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to finance increased out-of-competition drug testing for elite athletes participating in AWMM events. This is the … [Read more...]
Connemara Marathon 2015 edges closer
April 8, 2015
Not long to go to the running of the 2015 edition of the Connemara Marathon. Dont miss out on the Connemara Marathon ! Entry is closing within the next two weeks for one of the worlds most magical marathon experiences, taking place on April 12th this year, comprising of a half, … [Read more...]
Lesotho success at Two Oceans 2015
April 5, 2015
Cape Town, 4 April 2015 – The tiny mountain kingdom of Lesotho produced not one, but two podium places in this year’s Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, when Motlokoa Nkhabutlane and Moeketsi Mosuhli clinched first and third place respectively. Nkhabutlane made his break at … [Read more...]
Connemara International prepares 2015 Marathon
March 15, 2015
The Connemara International Marathon is one of the world’s most scenic events, set in the dramatic scenery of the west of Ireland. 2015 will mark its fourteenth year in running, growing in numbers each year from 73 runners to our sell out point, in excess of 3,000 runners. The … [Read more...]
Rita Jeptoo fails drug test
January 17, 2015
Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo has become the latest athlete from the country to fail a doping test. The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) informed Athletics Kenya of traces of a banned substance in Jeptoo’s ‘A’ sample. An Athletics … [Read more...]
Farah finishes eighth on marathon debut
January 17, 2015
Mo Farah was left disappointed on Sunday as his marathon debut did not go quite as he hoped. The Great Britain multiple track champion finished eighth in the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2:08:19 as Kenya’s world record-holder Wilson Kipsang triumphed in a course record … [Read more...]
Dublin Marathon journey by Gillian
January 17, 2015
Dublin City Marathon 2014 – The weather building up to this event did not bode well. Friday, Saturday and Sunday was a mixture of sun, rain, cloud and worst of all wind – with speeds exceeding 35mph. Weather reports on Sunday suggested we were in for a dull cloudy … [Read more...]
