Runners Diary

By Brian Ahern, Damian Kenneally, Andy GouldingSports Running

Runners Diary episodes

October 02, 2023 #63 - Catch up with Martin Kearney from Irish Life Dublin Marathon, Results, News and Fixtures.
Episode 63
Featured Races
Cork BHAA Defence Forces: Sunday 10th October
We are back again this year with the Defence Forces BHAA 5K Road race in a new location of Tramore Valley Park on the Sunday the 15th of October @10am. Registration from 9 am.
Entry is €5 registered and €10 no registered
Eyeries 5 mile : 11th November 2.30pm
We're on sale!! - Our annual Eyeries 5 Mile Road Race on Saturday 11th November 2023.
https://eventmaster.ie/event/pMDRIvyTyo
Race 4 of 4 of the Beara A.C. Autumn Race Series......
Sign up and WIN one nights stay at Cappa House Eyeries for race night, 11th November. Kick the heels up after you race and chill out in Eyeries in Cappa House.
Draw being made on 3rd November for the Cappa House stay.Loads of other spot prizes on race day as well as our our usual over 100 hundred race day prizes. €250 1st ... Top 5 M&F. All categories Junior to 70's 1st,2nd,3rd in eah. TEAM Prizes: team of 4, 6 & 10, M,F & Mixed. come along and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the standard bearer of road racing in West Cork. Two weeks post Dublin Marathon.
Churchtown 10m 18th November
November 18th at 10am early bird 30 normal price 35. A challenging route. It's their first time organising a 10 miler so lots of excitement in the club. This is a great time of the year to do a 10 mile run so make sure you sign up fast
https://eventmaster.ie/event/BvjGH23c8j
The Great Glenville Run - Sunday, November 26, 2023
The Great Glenville Run makes a welcome return in 2023. Lovely 4 mile run that starts and finishes in the quiet country village. With a short incline in the first mile, the remaining 3 miles are flat & fast, overall a very fair course. The Post Race Spread is also not to be missed!
Entries are now open - click the link! Hope to see you all there! https://eventmaster.ie/event/8BlPt7qTV
Rest of this weeks fixtures
Sat 7th Oct 2023 (9:30am) Dublin Simon Community Home Run 5k €20 Phoenix Park
https://www.dubsimon.ie/home-run/?fbclid=IwAR1ogkSX-GS4QwNR9GF7V0fjHt1V2dHFcdDx2RHNCI8-2NE-OPyaAs7eA-s
Sat 7th Oct 2023 (8:30am) Run Galway Bay Marathon €60 & fees
Sat 7th Oct 2023 (10:30am) Run Galway Bay 10k €35 & fees
Sat 7th Oct 2023 (12:15pm) Run Galway Bay Half-Marathon €50 & fees
www.rungalwaybay.com
08 Oct 2023 FAST LANE 3/4, HALF MARATHON & 10K 2023 3/4 Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 Km Dublin Road Race
https://eventmaster.ie/event/L3EbIp3H76
08 Oct 2023 ARMAGH 10 MILE & 6K FUN RUN 2023 6 Km, 10 Mile Armagh Road Race
https://eventmaster.ie/event/vGD5sPoSb4
08 Oct 2023 DUBLIN UNEVEN AGE, JUNIOR AND NOVICE CROSS COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Other, 4 Km, 6 Km Dublin Cross Country, Kids Race
08 Oct 2023 CORK JUVENILE UNEVEN-AGE NOVICE XC CHAMPIONSHIPS - DAY 2 2023 Other Cork Cross Country
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (9:30am) Tarmonbarry Three-Quarter Marathon €50 & fees
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (10:30am) Tarmonbarry Half-Marathon €40 & fees
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (12noon) Tarmonbarry 8k €25 & fees
https://www.njuko.net/tarmonbarry2023/select_competition
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (12noon) Cook Medical 10k mini-marathon €20 early bird University of Limerick
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (12:30pm) Cook Medical 5k mini-marathon €20 early bird
https://eventmaster.ie/event/wzJpUPySRQ?fbclid=IwAR31vBk7FMHX6263Ea4_VXafMB3F0tgxoU75QYoEpFhkVYGOeKZW9IpX2BU
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (12noon) Breast Cancer Ireland Very Pink Run 10k... €21 MTU, Bishopstown Not timed, proceeds to charity
Sun 8th Oct 2023 (12:45pm) Breast Cancer Ireland Very Pink Run 5k €21
www.verpinkrun.ie
1 hr 23 min
September 25, 2023 # 62 Interview with Ann Marie McGlynn, News, Results & Fixtures
# 62 Interview with Ann Marie McGlynn, News, Results & Fixtures. We also have our competition winners from the Churchtown 10 miler.
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Featured Races:
Douglas Credit Union 5k 1 October
🌟 It's our 4th year supporting the wonderful charities, Cork Cancer Care Centre and Féileacáin (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland) , who do incredible work in our community. Together, we can make a difference!
📍 Location: Tramore Valley Park
💲 Registration Fee: €12 (Adult) | €6 (Under 16's)*
⏰ Race Time: 11:00 AM
🔗 Register now: simply click the link: https://l1nq.com/ZEowW
Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day. Let's run, walk, and show our support for these deserving charities. Remember, all under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Churchtown 10m 18th November
November 18th at 10am early bird 30 normal price 35. A challenging route. It's their first time organising a 10 miler so lots of excitement in the club. This is a great time of the year to do a 10 mile run so make sure you sign up fast
🔗 Register now: simply click the link:https://eventmaster.ie/event/BvjGH23c8j

The Great Glenville Run - Sunday, November 26, 2023
ENTRIES NOW OPEN! We are delighted to announce that this year’s Great Glenville Run, our annual four mile road race, will take place on Sunday November 26th. Entries are now open - click the link! Hope to see you all there!
🔗 Register now: simply click the link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/8BlPt7qTV1

1 hr 16 min
September 18, 2023 # 61 - Catch up with Gary O'Hanlon, Competitions, News, Results and upcoming fixtures.
# 61 - This week are joined by Gary O'Hanlon, we have a great conversion with Gary about his early running days and his transition into the marathon. Gary give his advice to people who are doing a marathon shortly that might help them get the best out of themselves.
We have a jam packed new section and make sure to check out about our 2 events coming up soon. We have a new Competition thanks to Churchtown and we also announce our winners for last weeks competitions.
1 hr 45 min
September 11, 2023 # 60 - Parkrun catch up plus News, Results, Fixtures and more competitions.
# 60 - Parkrun catch up plus News, Results, Fixtures and more competitions.
1 hr 8 min
September 04, 2023 # 59 - Women in Sport Special- News, Results & Fixtures.
Our Women in Sport Podcast covers the area of pregnancy, ageing and menopause. We also covered separately the challenges young girls face in sports and what clubs can do to help. This along with the pregnancy and menopause topics will be released in a 3 part YouTube episode.
1 hr 38 min
August 28, 2023 # 58 - Joined by Ryan Creech and Kevin English plus News, Results & Fixtures
# 58 - Joined by Ryan Creech and Kevin English plus News, Results & Fixtures
1 hr 4 min
August 20, 2023 # 57 - Catch up with Stephen Murphy Ultra Runner and guest appearance from Josh O'Sullivan Hourihan Elite Orienteering Runner
Catch up with Stephen Murphy Ultra Runner and guest appearance from Josh O'Sullivan Hourihan Elite Orienteering Runner. We also have all the latest news, results and fixtures.
1 hr 31 min
August 13, 2023 # 56 - Meet the experts, Results, News and Fixtures
Episode 56 - A jam packed show. Tune in and make sure to give us your feedback.
1 hr 39 min
August 07, 2023 #55: Interview with Steven Macklin, News, Results and Fixtures
#55: Interview with Steven Macklin, news, results and fixtures. With Brian away, Damian is joined by Ruairi O'Hagan for this week's episode.
There is plenty of news with course records broken in a few Park Run courses, we also chat about the Irish team selected for the World Championships.
Damian talks about his 1st race in over a year and how it went for him. Ruairi talks us through his week and how he is coping with his injury.
Damian then chats with Steven Macklin all about his coaching, from coaching in schools to Olympic games, there is plenty more talked about also.

1 hr 33 min
July 31, 2023 #54 - Catch up with John Travers, News, Results and Fixtures
#54 - Catch up with John Travers, News, Results and Fixtures
1 hr 12 min