Shobukhova stripped; Marathon Majors want their money back
Russia’s Liliya Shobukhova has finally been stripped of her London and Chicago Marathon titles, 18 months after she was banned by the Russian federation due to irregularities in her biological passport and unsurprisingly, the organisation that made her a very rich athlete now wants its money back. “We are considering
Josia Thugwane: The Marathon Man South Africa Forgot
If you have time, put the kettle on and buckle up. ESPN have compiled an incredibly interesting story based on the life of Josia Thugwane who is in his own words” The Greatest Story no one ever told”. The South African who was born into apartheid, abandoned by both his
Marathon Mondays: Frank Shorter and the Running Boom
With 12 full weeks to go until the SSE Dublin Marathon kicks off at 9:00am we have decided to try and help you on your way towards that looming goal. This week we look at the first of our three marathoners that changed the world of Marathoning. Frank Shorter was
Marathon Mondays: Using Lactate Threshold to Improve Performance
With 15 full weeks to go until the SSE Dublin Marathon kicks off at 9:00am we have decided to try and help you on your way towards that looming goal. 15 weeks is more than enough time to fine-tune preparations, log the miles, buy the unnecessary water belts and sweat
Clohisey on song with record run at Irish Runner 5
Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrock AC took the honours in Saturday’s Irish Runner 5 Mile race in the Phoenix Park – setting a new course record of 23:48. Kevin Maunsell (Clonmel AC) finished second in 24:30, followed closely by Gary Thornton (GCH) in third-24:37. Over 3,500 runners, joggers and walkers
Fagan quits the sport: “I’m happier not running right now”
Martin Fagan, who is currently Ireland’s sole qualifier for the 2016 Olympic men’s marathon, has quit competitive running. The 31-year-old from Mullingar, who returned from a two-year doping ban last year, said that for the sake of his mental health, he will quit the sport from a competitive standpoint, saying that he
Cullen excited to take on top field at Oakley 10k
Mary Cullen is “excited and nervous” to be taking on a top class field at the Oakley 10k in New York this afternoon against a top class field. “I’m excited and nervous to be back competing in such a stellar field,” said Cullen. “I didn’t think I’d get back to
O’Leary wins a classic as Hunter cruises in Cork marathon
Raheny Shamrock’s Cillian O’Leary won the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon in a thrilling comeback today in 2:30:41 as Leevale’s Nollaigh O’Neill cruised to victory in 2:57:45 in wet and wild conditions. Cillian O’Leary (Raheny Shamrock) was the first home winner since Michael Herlihy (North Cork) in 2009 and it
Quick cash Kenyans look set to skip Cork marathon as they dominate in Derry
A flock of Kenyans, and most recently Ugandans, have found nuggets of gold on the road racing scene in Ireland. Joining local clubs and staying for months at a time, they select races and hoover up cash prizes before heading back to the Rift Valley. They use the money to
Marathon Mick tells his tale of life on the road
Mick Clohisey made his marathon debut in Rotterdam on April 12th in a stellar 2:17:42. In our interview with Mick he tells us how he went off the beaten track for a number of years and travelled around America before meeting his girlfriend and finding the love for running once
