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Get Running: Don’t let December run away on you

Get Running: Don’t let December run away on you

Christmas running can ease stress, trim your waistline and improve your mood

Sun Nov 27 2016 - 19:00
Fitness for  fertility and pre-pregnancy exercise

Fitness for fertility and pre-pregnancy exercise

As a recent first-time mum, running coach Mary Jennings shares her fitness tips

Mon Oct 17 2016 - 10:00
Nearly there: don’t let worry take over the final stage of marathon training

Nearly there: don’t let worry take over the final stage of marathon training

The tapering phase aims to get the body and mind fresh for race day

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 08:00
13 ways to make your running more fun

13 ways to make your running more fun

Forgotten how good running makes you feel? Try these tips to reignite the love

Mon Sept 19 2016 - 06:00
10 mental strategies to make you a stronger runner

10 mental strategies to make you a stronger runner

Marathon training: You need to train your brain to help you run your best

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 07:00
How can you get fit in 8 weeks?

How can you get fit in 8 weeks?

Healthy towns: The challenge is set for Tullamore residents

Mon Sept 05 2016 - 10:00
Out of breath thinking of hill running? Follow our tips...

Out of breath thinking of hill running? Follow our tips...

Running fast up the hill with long strides will not make it easier to get to the top

Mon Aug 29 2016 - 01:00
Eat, sleep, forget the miles: how to run long distances

Eat, sleep, forget the miles: how to run long distances

Training for a marathon? So, how many miles did you run this week?

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 10:00
Training for a  marathon? Here’s where to start...

Training for a marathon? Here’s where to start...

Enthusiasm and motivation will be high at the start but quickly become unsustainable

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 10:00
Marathon training and pregnancy aren’t all that different

Marathon training and pregnancy aren’t all that different

Just like the marathon virgins, I have no idea what lies ahead after my pregnancy

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 11:00
No time to exercise? Start with a minute a day and feel the difference

No time to exercise? Start with a minute a day and feel the difference

With so many pressures on women these days, it can be hard to find the time for exercise

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 13:00
‘The last time I swam it involved an Atlantic rescue, but it’s time to get back ... in with a bump’

‘The last time I swam it involved an Atlantic rescue, but it’s time to get back ... in with a bump’

Running coach Mary Jennings wonders if her lack of swimming is like your running

Sun May 22 2016 - 10:00
What you should do to prepare during race week

What you should do to prepare during race week

As the season picks up pace, we look at what you should do the week before your race

Mon May 09 2016 - 10:00
So, you want to run a marathon? Respect the distance

So, you want to run a marathon? Respect the distance

Don’t do it just because your friends are doing it, and don’t lose the love of running

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 10:00
How to find the running pace that's right for you

How to find the running pace that's right for you

Learn how to listen to your body and you can improve your pace and your chance of success in races

Mon Apr 04 2016 - 11:00
Future-proof your running – relax and use your whole body

Future-proof your running – relax and use your whole body

I want to avoid becoming a bitter ‘retired’ runner forced out from wear and tear

Mon Mar 21 2016 - 11:00
Fitness: Mum's the word when it comes to running

Fitness: Mum's the word when it comes to running

Age, time and even pacemakers don’t get in the way of some mothers’ runs

Sun Mar 06 2016 - 14:00
Fitness: how to set your running goals

Fitness: how to set your running goals

Don’t let time slip away. Set a goal and make things happen, says running coach Mary Jennings

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 06:00
Fitness and friends: discover the benefits of a running buddy

Fitness and friends: discover the benefits of a running buddy

A buddy keeps you motivated and as miles fly by, worries, hopes and dreams are shared

Mon Feb 08 2016 - 14:00
January resolutions: Get off the couch, get moving

January resolutions: Get off the couch, get moving

Don’t lose your way: Tips to get going – and stay going – all the way into spring

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 06:00
Time to Get Running in steps to suit everybody

Time to Get Running in steps to suit everybody

Worn out after December? The ‘Irish Times’ eight-week programmes can get you on a journey to better fitness

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 01:00
The greatness of outdoors: six ways to put a spring in your step this winter

The greatness of outdoors: six ways to put a spring in your step this winter

Evidence is mounting that spending time outside will improve your energy, your mood and your mental health

Fri Nov 06 2015 - 06:00
Dublin Marathon: The supporters’ guide

Dublin Marathon: The supporters’ guide

Get Running coach Mary Jennings on the joys of cheering from the sidelines

Fri Oct 23 2015 - 07:00
Your first marathon: 10 ways to make it matter

Your first marathon: 10 ways to make it matter

It is very easy to get carried away by the atmosphere at the start line, but start slow and take it one mile at a time

Sun Oct 18 2015 - 10:00
The outside world invites you to go for a walk

The outside world invites you to go for a walk

Not being interested in running is no excuse. We should all reap the benefits of fresh air and light exercise

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 06:00
Your first run: If  you feel like giving up, give yourself five minutes

Your first run: If you feel like giving up, give yourself five minutes

Let’s use the September back-to-school routine to help us all get moving again

Tue Sept 08 2015 - 06:00
Why running is a lot like doing laundry

Why running is a lot like doing laundry

You will never have the time to go for a run. You are too busy being busy so you have to make time for yourself.

Tue Aug 18 2015 - 12:00
Run free: leave your watch and ego at home

Run free: leave your watch and ego at home

If running has become an additional stress in your life, give yourself a break with a little mindfulness on the run

Fri Jul 03 2015 - 06:00
Longer evenings, longer runs and time to think about a half-marathon

Longer evenings, longer runs and time to think about a half-marathon

If you can run 8km to 10km comfortably, now is a good time to aim for a half-marathon medal

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 06:00
Get running: Relay races with friendly faces: where will you run to this summer?

Get running: Relay races with friendly faces: where will you run to this summer?

Relay races with friendly faces, a family fun run or a parkrun are just some of the options for a runner, says Mary Jennings

Mon Apr 06 2015 - 06:00
Get Running: Eight weeks later, you’re a runner

Get Running: Eight weeks later, you’re a runner

By now you have caught the running bug – and you know you are capable of a lot more than you ever imagined, says Mary Jennings

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 06:00
Get Running Week 7: the finish line is in sight

Get Running Week 7: the finish line is in sight

This week, you’ll run for 25 minutes, only five minutes off the 30-minute target

Fri Feb 20 2015 - 06:00
Get Running, Week 2 –  The voices of sweet experience

Get Running, Week 2 – The voices of sweet experience

Here’s how some of the people who took our courses last year feel about running now. Read on and be inspired

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 06:00
Get Running: The first steps on the road to a fitter you

Get Running: The first steps on the road to a fitter you

It’s time to Get Running with this special programme aimed at helping beginners to get out on the road

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 06:00
Ditch the excuses and join us for Get Running

Ditch the excuses and join us for Get Running

The Irish Times has plans for absolute beginners as well as new 5km and 10km programmes

Sun Jan 04 2015 - 17:00
You have run the course, so  now reap the rewards

You have run the course, so now reap the rewards

Well done to everyone who persevered over the past eight weeks of running

Thu Oct 30 2014 - 06:00
Get running: Treat yourself to stronger, faster and injury-free running

Get running: Treat yourself to stronger, faster and injury-free running

At the end of this programme you will have run 100km. It’s time to look after your body

Thu Oct 23 2014 - 06:00
Use your arms to  help you run uphill

Use your arms to help you run uphill

Lots of runners approach hills with dread but by using your arms you can learn to enjoy the uphill struggle

Fri Oct 17 2014 - 06:00
Chin up, spirits high, legs strong

Chin up, spirits high, legs strong

You have got to train your head as well as your legs if you want to keep on running

Fri Oct 10 2014 - 06:00
Four weeks in: time for a 5k challenge

Four weeks in: time for a 5k challenge

As we approach the halfway mark, we mix things up a little. This week, you’re the boss

Wed Oct 01 2014 - 02:00
Breathe easily, run faster, write freely and practise

Breathe easily, run faster, write freely and practise

I cannot overestimate the value of keeping a regular training diary in the weeks and months ahead

Fri Sept 26 2014 - 06:00
Make a date with your  training diary

Make a date with your training diary

In Week 2, you’ll vary your route and speed, and keep track of your running routine

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 06:00

You always feel better after a run: you just need to start

Are you able to run for 25 minutes nonstop? If so, I’m here to help you run stronger and longer

Fri Sept 12 2014 - 06:00
Get up and go: an exercise in commitment

Get up and go: an exercise in commitment

If you are serious about getting moving this autumn, you have to make it an appointment in your diary that you cannot cancel

Tue Sept 09 2014 - 01:00
A trial run for the Dublin marathon

A trial run for the Dublin marathon

Much of what can go wrong in a marathon is down to lack of preparation, so now is the time to get things right

Fri Sept 05 2014 - 01:00
Step it up: it’s time to increase your marathon mileage

Step it up: it’s time to increase your marathon mileage

Gradually increasing the distance covered on long runs can build confidence and anchor a training plan

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 17:00
Get Running: Pack your runners along with your passport

Get Running: Pack your runners along with your passport

Holidays are all about indulgence so why not treat yourself to some quiet time during a morning run?

Fri Jul 04 2014 - 06:00
It’s decision time: are you motivated to run a marathon?

It’s decision time: are you motivated to run a marathon?

If you are prepared to prioritise your running for the next 17 weeks, you’ll be able to smile at the finish line

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 01:00

Kickstart your summer of running

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 15:00
Top 10 tips for your first 10km race

Top 10 tips for your first 10km race

You have put in the training and now it’s time to reap the rewards with a 10km race

Fri May 23 2014 - 11:00
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