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2024 – THE YEAR THAT THAT SAW 78 NATIONAL RECORDS BEING SMASHED

From u18 to Senior level 2024 has seen the landscape for national records change a staggering 78 times. A solid testament to the elevated performances of our athletes, in what has generally been a magnificent year for Irish athletics.

Burn off those Xmas Calories: GOAL Mile Events Across Ulster This Christmas and New Year

Burn off those Christmas calories with the GOAL Mile events taking place across Ulster this Christmas and New Year. These one-mile walks and runs support GOAL, a charity dedicated to aiding vulnerable communities worldwide. Open to all fitness levels, the events offer a great way to get outdoors, stay active, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Winter Running: Balancing Christmas Obligations with Training

Feeling overwhelmed by festive chaos? 🎄 We’ve got tips to balance Christmas obligations with your winter training. From flexible workout plans and quick, effective sessions to family-inclusive activities, discover how to keep running through the Christmas madness. Ready to grab those runners and embrace the season? Let’s go! 🎅🏃‍♂️✨

Finn Valley Athletes Leah O'Gara and Aoife McGranaghan Excel at International Meets, Youth Awards Night Celebrates a Year of Success

Leah O'Gara Breaks Donegal Record, Aoife McGranaghan Competes at World Athletics Meet, Finn Valley AC Youth Awards Celebrate 166 National Medals and International Achievements Leah O'Gara set a new Donegal 5K record at the World Athletics Bronze Meet, with Aoife McGranaghan also delivering an impressive performance. Meanwhile, the Finn Valley AC Youth Awards ceremony celebrated 82 athletes who collected 166 national medals, with special recognition given to Katie Louise McMonagle and Stephen Slevin for their international selections this year.

Races in Funny Places: The Vertical Marathon (Racing to the Top, Literally)

In our fourth instalment of "Races in Funny Places," we reach new heights with the world of vertical marathons aka tower running. 🏢🏃 Runners in events like the Empire State Building Run-Up and Shanghai Vertical Marathon take on the ultimate stair challenge, scaling dozens or even hundreds of floors. Imagine charging up stairwells with quads burning and floors blurring, until finally emerging to a stunning cityscape view as your reward. Conquering skyscrapers isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it’s an exhilarating experience for those who dare to climb. 🌆💪