Antrim Half Marathon 2021
With a limited number of road race opportunities thus far in 2021, myself and a small number of Sportsworlders made a break for the border last weekend to take part in the Antrim Coast...
Connemara 100 Ultra Marathon August 14-15 2021
by Irene O'Connor
Irene walking on water with what's left of the legs after the Ultra
Hi all, finally getting around to sending this one, I've been asked loads about the experience so here goes, my...
Ronde Ceretane 10Km France
It's the 3rd Sunday in September - the day the Ronde Ceretane traditionally takes place - a 1/2 marathon around the hills of our local village in France. It's a race we have both...
Charleville Half Marathon 2021
I had a big smile on my face last weekend. A race, a real race to look forward to.
After a quick stopover in Limerick for some carb loading, I found myself collecting my number...
EcoTrail 18/30/45/80Km Wicklow September 25th
I think it was May 2020 Emmet Wardell posted on the club IMRA Whats App group about an amazing trail run in September and convinced loads of people to sign up. Covid was at...
The Real National Road Relays 2021
Back in April this year the National Road Relays were supposed to happen but because of Covid restrictions it could not take place. Instead a virtual race took place. It was tough as most...
Belfast Marathon 2021
The decision was made on June 29th. With the Dublin Marathon looking more and more unlikely, I decided to throw my hat in the ring for the Belfast Marathon. I felt in good shape...
Dublin Novice Cross Country 2021
After a very long break cross country returned but not to the usual wet, mucky, cold, farmers field but to a very warm, sunny, Tymon Park. For the first time Sportsworld took on hosting...
Rotterdam Marathon 2021
Settlement. Containment. Survival. The three stages of a marathon.
This weekend just passed saw the long overdue 40th edition of the Rotterdam Marathon which was originally scheduled for almost 19 months ago in April 2020....
Dublin Senior Cross Country 2021
An ode to XC
It was the night before Halloween
When all were asleep
My eyes are open, my mind still awake
Cross country is upon us, the seniors no less
A 10k is a beckoning, and my hair...
