These 6 simple techniques could help transform your running this year 1) Consistency Establish a constant, reliable training program. Without establishing a consistent training regime, your body will not experience maximum adaptations to exercise. A few days of hard training followed by several days of inactivity, or sporadic training sessions,
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As today is Pancake Tuesday Irish Runner sat down with 400m star Brian Gregan’s for his unique take on a pancake recipe. “For many, breakfast is the most important meal of the day; for me it kick starts everything, giving me the energy to get through a tough day’s training.
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Iceing, massage, compression, rest, strength work, and elevation are all appropriate treatments for injuries, but what are the best healing foods for runners with bone issues and muscle injuries to help decrease healing time? Foods rich in vitamin C Including: citrus fruits, kiwi, peppers and broccoli. Vitamin C plays an
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Bandon’s Phil Healy narrowly missed out on the Irish record in the 60m with two new personal bests on an exciting night of athletics at the Athlone International Grand Prix. Healy ran 7.34 in her heat and then finished third in the final in 7.31 – one-hundredth of a second
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Thank you to everyone that entered the Great North Run competition that was in the ‘2017 Irish Runner Yearbook’ The two prize winners are; Fiona Keegan-Dublin 8 Martine Nolan-Blessington, Co Wicklow Both prize winners have won a VIP trip to to the Great North Run in Newcastle on September 11th, 2017
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Heavy exercise while you are angry or upset could be dangerous for your heart according to a study of events that may trigger heart attacks The study does not prove that running or otherwise exerting yourself when raging is always inadvisable, but does suggest that some workouts and some emotions
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Rosemary Ryan (Dooneen) and Michael Harty (East Cork) delivered master class performances at the Irish Life Health National Masters Cross Country Championships in Waterford IT today which also incorporated the National Juvenile B Championships. Elsewhere this weekend Fionnuala McCormack (Kilcoole) was fifth in the Barcelona half marathon in 71:35 while
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To celebrate Valentine’s Day at The Dunboyne 4 Mile Dunboyne AC are going to refund one lucky runner’s registration if you register before 14th Feb. We know you LOVE running so get registered now and Get Cash Back for Running! This year a beautiful new commemorative medal hanger is on
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