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In Memory of Oliver McCullagh What can I say about the Greencastle 5 Mile Road Race that hasn't been said for the past 37 years. This year the race, and the whole running community of County Tyrone and beyond, was missing a real gentleman of the sport. Oliver McCullagh founded this race all those years ago…
Early Morning Routine - How it StartedDeveloping an early morning routine has proven to be life-changing. It started out as what some believed to be a hair-brained scheme to cure my insomnia. It developed into a routine consisting of an array of healthy habits. I struggled to sleep for many years. A few years…
Winter trail running is an excellent alternative to road running when it comes to the cold and icy conditions we face this time of year. There are several advantages to trails, and not all of them are immediately obvious. Included in this list is injury prevention, strength training, speed training, balance and coordination. Not…
I love post marathon racing! I find that three to four weeks after a target marathon is always a fun time to race a shorter distance. My body still has all of the adaptations from the long distance and speed training involved in the marathon programme, but has had a few weeks to recover.…
I am new to this winter mountain hike business. I was in marathon recovery mode, when a mountain running friend of mine, Antonio Tovar (aka Tovarus_rex), asked if I would like to try it, I was game. He thought that while I'm in New England, I might like to incorporate a wee 4,800 foot…
Post marathon recovery is as vital to your training as is a great training plan in order to remain injury free. For me, 2021 was a year to forget as far as running goes. The contrast with 2022 is amazing. In 2021, I suffered two torn adductors which sidelined me for 9 months. However,…
The Dublin Marathon 2022 was once again an amazing experience. The date of the marathon coincides with my birthday each year, at the end of October. I enjoy both events every year with equal enthusiasm, and have since 2013. Well, maybe I like the marathon slightly more. The only exceptions were the virtual runs…
As winter approaches, we tend to think of more hearty foods, especially when we return from a cold, wet run. Beef Chilli is one of the tastiest meals to enjoy when trying to warm up and recover. It has the added benefit of packing in serious nutrition as well. It takes very little prep…
I deferred my Berlin Marathon place from 2021, when I had two torn adductors holding me back. I made it to the start line in 2022 almost in one piece. Coming off two consecutive marathon Personal Bests earlier in the year, I had no real expectations for this one. Although, we all want to run our…
I ran the Manchester Marathon on the 3rd of April 2022 with a finishing time of 3:00:29. Many runners chasing a sub three marathon time would be gutted with that result. However, I missed nine months of running in 2021 due to having two torn adductor tendons. When I started back to running in…
