We are really lucky to be in the middle of a running boom, where there are races and events on every weekend to suit the casual runner/walker to the serious runner. There are lots of events on in Dublin and surrounding areas over the next few months. Always good to have a goal and one of the…
Read MoreYour 20′s is when your body as at its peak in terms of flexibility, VO2 Max (how much oxygen your body can transport and use when exercising), metabolic rate, strength and your muscles responds to exercise. Your bone mass is also at its peak so its vital to do weight-bearing exercises and eat plenty of calcium to build a…
Read MoreWorkout out in the home In this blog I just want to give a simple workout that you can do when you have 10 minutes to spare in the morning or in the evening. Personally I try to do this workout in the morning. Just set your alarm 10 minutes early and then hit the…
Read MoreJust start running! After telling a friend back in October 2009 that I was running in the Dublin Marathon he asked me in a wide eyed expression ‘how do you even start to train for a race that long’? My answer was simply just get out there and run. I meet him again the following summer…
Read MoreI’m sure you have all heard footballers, runners etc complain that over the first few minutes of a game or race, they feel terrible and it takes a while for the body to get going. Why does this happen I hear you ask. First of all when we start running our core temperature is 37…
Read MoreTips for beginners and reminders for the experienced runner Always wear a good pair of runners that will protect your feet against the terrain and reduce the risk of blisters is essential. Otherwise, wear comfortable clothes. Most good sports shops will have dedicated staff to advise you which runner suits your needs depending on the…
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