I hate running. I tried it and it didn’t do me any good. I can’t be alone feeling like this?
I think I might belong to an as-yet-unidentified subset of humans who will never find exercise enjoyable
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Fitness: Is it better to eat before or after exercising?
When to eat is a question that plagues even the most disciplined exercisers among us
Olympian David Gillick: ‘I coach children. It can be hard dealing with parents ... some get so caught up on results’
Gillick covered the Paris Olympics for RTÉ. He is a two-time European indoor champion and Irish 400m record holder, as well as an ambassador for VHI parkrun
A running pilgrimage around Ireland at age 50: ‘I managed to get through without even a single blister’
After 68 days and just over 1,400 miles, Adharanand Finn reached his finish in Dublin last Friday
Michael Darragh Macauley: ‘I find it enjoyable to give back. I don’t do it for Instagram likes. I do it because it makes me happy.’
The former Dublin footballer may have left the GAA pitch behind, but he is playing to win in new territory: as CEO of Sanctuary Runners, making a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and migrants
We need to talk about men taking part in sport, and how important it is to the health of the nation
Employers and employees must ensure they create enough time for a balanced lifestyle with sufficient opportunities for getting at least 2½ hours physical activity a week
‘I hugged my kids and had a Guinness at the finish line’: Meet the woman who smashed the record for running the length of Ireland
Sophie Power endured sleep deprivation, hallucinations, injury and the Irish ‘summer’ to become the fastest woman to run the length of Ireland
Signing off on 10 years writing about running: ‘Get outside, enjoy the fresh air and keep on going’
Mary Jennings: I struggle to stick to my self-imposed writing and running deadlines
‘I would like now to share my tips on how you too can become an unbearably smug runner’
Jen Hogan: Keep putting one foot in front of the other - but here are some other things to do first
It’s time to put on your summer running shoes
Mary Jennings: The perfect summer running goal is one that fits in around your other commitments and brings you joy
Lessons learned from watching – and running in – the London Marathon
A marathon is more than just a day out, but if you put in the right training and preparation, it can be one of the best days out
How to play catch-up on your mini marathon training
Mary Jennings: Start slow, take walk breaks and rebuild your confidence
Runners, time to embrace the novelty of brighter evenings
'While winter was the time to catch the sunrises, it is on these spring evenings that you will be taken by surprise by stunning sunsets as you tip around a lap of your local park or housing estate'
‘If I hadn’t a pal to distract me from the monotony of running, then Albert Square was going to have to do’
Jen Hogan: I’m determined to find an activity that will help me get fit and stronger. One that doesn’t revolve around the Queen Vic
Something new for runners to try this spring
Mary Jennings: Here are some tips for keeping your motivation high or rediscovering the joy of running
Is it worth running just once per week?
Mary Jennings: Just one run per week offers a multitude of positive benefits for your body, both physically and mentally. Stick with it as a success and feel no guilt
Charlie Engle: ‘Running saved my life, then running gave me a life’
He has done time in a US prison, kicked drink and drug addictions, and run the length of the Sahara desert. Next stop: Dublin. Then maybe Mount Everest
Leaking on the run — what can you do?
Mary Jennings: Things you need to know about and how they can help to keep that running routine on the rails
Happy 10th birthday to Get Running
Mary Jennings: I’m thrilled to say thousands of you started running with the Get Running programme over the last decade and it's still going strong
‘I just dropped to the ground. I was clinically dead for three to four minutes’
Marathon runner Paul Nolan had a heart attack while training last December. Now, following his recovery from surgery, he’s keen to encourage men to have annual medical check-ups
Don’t let your desire to have a good body become a dangerous quest for perfection
When does a passion for exercise turn into an obsession and a problem?
What should I buy a runner for Christmas?
From running masterclasses to medical pedicures, pick a festive gift for the athlete in your life that won’t break the bank
Walking vs running: We know they are both good for you, but is there much of a difference?
When considering the benefits of an activity like walking or running, there are two factors to keep in mind
‘I’ve walked all my life down these certain roads and now I won’t walk them on my own’
Women reflect on safety of jogging alone as hundreds take part in Phoenix Park Remembrance Run
What to eat after a winter run to reap the rewards of your effort
We all associate soup as a comforting hug on a winter’s day, but it offers so more than just warmth to a runner
The Dublin Marathon is not about the running, it’s about the people
It was cold, it was wet, it was gruelling for the Dublin Marathon - and it was great
‘The Dublin Marathon hasn’t changed, and neither has my naivety, so what has?’
The 2023 Dublin Marathon will add silence to my mind, putting that worry-churning, anxiety-turning thought machine on ‘sleep’ for a few hours at least
Direct provision Dublin Marathon runners: ‘I will just follow the fastest runner, because I don’t know the route’
The not-for-profit Sanctuary Runners focus on the positive act of integration of Irish people and those living in direct provision centres through the simple act of running
When temperatures drop – how to adapt our running wardrobe
Mary Jennings: It can be tempting to feel cosy heading out the door for a run as it gets cooler - but don’t dress as if you are going for a walk
Have you ever played the game ‘spot a marathoner’?
Mary Jennings: With six weeks to go until the Dublin Marathon, it’s peak training time for runners. Be sure to support them any way you can
Student days – finding a breath of fresh air in all the madness
Mary Jennings: Spending time outside clears our head and lifts our spirit, something from which students could greatly benefit
Four steps to finishing the summer on a running high
Mary Jennings: Set that alarm and commit to getting out the door one day this fortnight before you start your day
Dreaming of running a marathon? Here’s how to build a solid foundation
Eat well, create a healthy mindset and follow a clear plan
Six ways to become a better runner (without taking a step)
Mary Jennings: Here are some small lifestyle changes you can make that will make running feel easier, stronger and more comfortable
‘You often see runners cry, there’s such emotion in it’
A friend once suggested therapy to Venetia Quick to help deal with grief after her husband’s death, which she dismissed. Then it was suggested she should do a 10k
Running: Why a midyear performance review is a good idea
Mary Jennings: A short pause now can stop us from continuing down a path we no longer wish to follow
Running can offer self-determination, confidence and purpose - even if you’re Slow AF
‘You’re slow as f**k, buddy, go home’: An insult-turned-inspiration that helped turn a 300-pound runner into an institution
Five essentials for feel-good summer running
Mary Jennings: Transition into these warmer days by being smart about where you run
What you need to know before you buy a running shoe
To help you sort fact from fad – and stability shoes from super shoes – we consulted research and experts
Completing a Spartan race: I got through the barbed wire ... but then came the monkey bars
Hanging there for a moment, suspended in mid-air like a forgotten sock on a clothesline, I thought I’d take the penalty-loop escape hatch
Dublin and Cork marathons: ‘I thought my two knees were going to give in’
More than 32,000 take part in runs as temperatures hit 24 degrees
Irish Schools athletics - where you are always learning and winning is everything
Saturday in Tullamore remains the single most important pathway to achieving a higher level of success
Five things to do before kicking off your marathon training
Mary Jennings: You still have plenty of time to focus on endurance for the whole summer, and there is no benefit in peaking too soon
Dublin Marathon introduces new category for non-binary runners
Move follows consultation with members of the running community and hopes to allow runners compete ‘in a category that matches their identity’
Lessons in marathon running: How to choose the best training plan to suit you
Part 3: Most of the comprehensive training plans begin six months in advance, others reckon four months is about enough
Thomas Barr comes up just short of season best as Diamond League opens in Doha
Sarah Lavin well off the pace in 60m hurdles, while Mark English hits season best to come seventh in 800m
How fast is marathon world-record pace? You might fall over when you find out
The Tumbleator, a giant treadmill set to Eliud Kipchoge’s speed, will be on show at this weekend’s London Marathon. It’s frighteningly fast
Why junior parkrun is not just for juniors . . .
Mary Jennings: Tell yourself it’s for the kids if that’s what will get you there but I guarantee you will get as much out of it as they will
Spring running season: Should I bother signing up for a race?
Mary Jennings: A doable yet slightly challenging training plan brings consistency, confidence and clarity
Get Running advanced training plan: Week Five
Halfway through, we need to introduce variety and build strength
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