Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon
Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …
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Lucy Holmes To Represent Ireland In European Cross Country Championships!
Munster Technological University (MTU) student and Dungarvan native, Lucy Holmes (West Waterford AC) has been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming U23 European Cross Country Championships (ECCC) on Sunday, December 8th in Antalya, Turkey. https://www.instagram.com/p/DC19Opio9dA/ Lucy narrowly missed out on selections in the last 2 years. She qualified for the ECCC after placing 4th in the National U23 Cross Country …
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2024 Dublin Marathon: Three Remarkable Women
The Dublin Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of determination, endurance, and personal triumph. This year, among the thousands of runners taking on the 26.2-mile challenge, three remarkable women stand out, each with their own unique story. From a 1000th marathon milestone, these women are running for more than just a finish line—they’re pushing boundaries, overcoming …
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New Almac Belfast City Women’s 10K Event Welcomed 1200 Participants
Belfast City Marathon introduced a new event to the athletics calendar, staging the Almac Belfast City Women’s 10K which took place on Sunday, 18 June 2023. The Official Charity Partner for the Almac Belfast City Women’s 10k was Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, with the organisers encouraging all participants to fundraise for this very worthwhile charity. The event saw 1200 ladies …
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Guide To VHI Mini Marathon 2024 Early Bird Entries
The 2024 VHI Mini Marathon Early Bird tickets are open until Sunday 18 June at midnight. https://twitter.com/VhiWMM/status/1667139824917127171?s=20 The Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon, a 10k road race held annually during the June bank holiday weekend in Dublin city centre, stands as the world’s largest event of its kind. Since its inception in 1983, where 9,000 women participated, the event has grown …
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Everything You Need To Know About The VHI Mini Marathon 2023
The 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon takes place this Bank Holiday Sunday 4th June and is the largest event of its kind in the world! The event always has great atmosphere, excitement and joy, as thousands of people take to the streets of Dublin for the annual 10km. While entries are officially closed, late entries will be accepted on a …
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Three Women Join Squad To Represent Ireland At European 10 000m Cup
A team of seven athletes has been selected by Athletics Ireland to compete at the European 10,000m Cup. The competition will take place in Pacé, France, on Saturday 3 June 2023. According to Athletics Ireland, the 2023 European 10,000m Cup is considered to be a “Performance Development event that can provide leading distance athletes with an opportunity to pursue qualification …
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Watch: Rhasidat Adeleke Breaks Irish National Record With 13th Fastest Time In The World Ever
Rhasidat Adeleke broke her own Irish national record in the women’s indoor 400 metres, this time winning the Big 12 Conference final in Lubbock, Texas with a time of 50.33 seconds
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The Best Running Shoe Of 2022? Let’s Find Out!
Many are calling the ASICS Novablast 3, the best running shoe of 2022. We put that to the test with a review of the running shoe.
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ASICS Research Shows You Could Be Running In The Wrong Shoe
Did you know that 80% of runners are wearing the wrong shoes? With running and walking among the most popular forms of exercise for women in Ireland it’s time to get it right! While running is one of the easiest sports to take up, it can also be one of the toughest when it comes to looking after your body …
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