James Dawson

Full Name James Dawson When did you join Sportsworld? I officially joined Sportsworld in May 19 after the Terenure 5 mile event. I still remember trying to keep up with Brian who was the 35-minute pacer on...

Elaine Kennedy

Where do you work? I work in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, based in St Stephen’s Green. How/When did you start your adventure with running & why? I ran a lot as a kid, with...

Ste Kinsella

When did you join Sportsworld? February 2019 Where do you work? I originally worked as a Financial Consultant in Madrid/Barcelona, but in recent years I work in Grand Canal Dock for Equifax as a Software Engineer. How/When did...

Gerard Neenan

When did you join Sportsworld? I think it was August or September of 2016. I recall being totally bemused during a Fartlek session. Not much has changed…. Where do you work? I work for IMRO (Irish Music Rights Organisation)....

Neil Purdy

When did you join Sportsworld? I contemplated showing up for a session for a few months in 2015. Had visions of showing up and instantly being left behind by a load of elites. Did my first session...

Emmet Wardell

When did you join Sportsworld? I think it was around May 2015.  I was hooked immediately.  I remember thinking I was flying around Bushy Park. Where do you work? I work in IT development primarily as a business or...

Katie Nugent

When did you join Sportsworld?  I originally came down to the club in Summer 2012. I fully intended to come back again but work and a few niggles got in the way. I think I was...

Padraig Looby

When did you join Sportsworld? Originally joined in 2014 when former member Paul Brady brought me down. Where do you work? On Leeson St for a fund admin company. What is your favourite club session? Can’t beat...

Sinead Farrell

When did you join Sportsworld? Almost a year ago now, summer 2018. Where do you work? I’m a flute player with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra. I also do some...

Will Martin Smith

When did you join Sportsworld? October 2017. If my improvement rate over the last year keeps up for another 5 years, I’ll be lining up for the Olympics in 2024. Where do you work? I’m a barrister...