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Fitness - Sunday 14 July, 2019
Simon Zebo captures Donnacha Ryan's modelling skills and more Tweets of the week
Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.
Fitness - Friday 12 July, 2019
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Fitness - Sunday 16 June, 2019
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
All the action from a different angle.
Fitness - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
'I woke up at 3am... I was convinced I was dying'
Eileen Ring reflects on a difficult few years after a life-altering incident in November 2013.
Fitness - Monday 6 May, 2019
The truth about barefoot running - the key to avoiding injury or a runner's fad?
Whether you’re a casual jogger or into long distance, paying attention to footwear and form could help reduce the risk of injuries.
Fitness - Sunday 5 May, 2019
Runners in Belfast City Marathon run extra 0.3 miles after course mix-up
Organisers of the race have apologised to participants.
Fitness - Saturday 20 April, 2019
'You won't notice anything outside the moment because you're just trying to basically stay alive'
Former professional rugby player Damian Browne is attempting to climb the seven summits of the world.
Fitness - Sunday 7 April, 2019
'I broke my collarbone during a 160km mountain race in Tennessee. No help was coming, it was a matter of survival'
Cork’s Eoin Keith on his distinguished career in ultra running, winning the UK’s ‘most brutal race’ and taking part in the Netflix-famous Barkley Marathons last year.
Fitness - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
The fascination with fitness technology and whether it helps us hit our goals
Personal trainer David Last has seen clients invest in GPS watches and food-tracking apps without first mastering the basics.
Fitness - Monday 4 February, 2019
Core, mobility and weight training - 4 tips to help your running in 2019
Personal trainer David Last has worked with runners of all ages and abilities.
Fitness - Monday 28 January, 2019
'I'm in control of my own life now': Peter Stringer enjoying his own brand of freedom in retirement
A fitness fanatic, Stringer felt stronger and fitter when he retired at 40 than when he turned professional.
Fitness - Saturday 26 January, 2019
From 'feeding the hunger' of the All-Ireland champions to gunning for her own basketball glory
Dublin LGFA and Longford GAA nutritionist Kate McDaid leads an extremely busy life.
Fitness - Thursday 17 January, 2019
The dos and don'ts of maintaining a sensible fitness plan in 2019
Personal trainer David Last on why we shouldn’t dive in head first during January.
Fitness - Thursday 3 January, 2019
New Year, New You: 5 tips to get your fitness goals up and running
Personal trainer David Last offers his January advice.
Fitness - Tuesday 25 December, 2018
Open thread: What was your favourite moment from the 2018 sporting year?
From Ireland’s Grand Slam triumph to our hockey stars claiming silver at the World Cup, it’s been a year to remember.
Fitness - Friday 21 December, 2018
The best last-minute presents to get the fitness fanatic in your life
Gym gear, fitness watches and personal trainer vouchers are all on this year’s list.
Fitness - Monday 17 December, 2018
5 tips to help you enjoy the Christmas period without falling off the fitness wagon
David Last’s message is clear – enjoy the holiday period but there are ways to ensure you don’t undo all your hard work from earlier in the year.
Fitness - Wednesday 28 November, 2018
A checklist to help you enjoy December but not undo all your hard work
‘It’s important to unwind mentally and physically over the Christmas period,’ writes personal trainer David Last.
Fitness - Friday 9 November, 2018
Christmas is coming! Tips to ensure you stay on track ahead of the festive period
Personal trainer David Last has seen clients undo hard work during the party season, but there are ways to limit the damage.
Fitness - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
F1 chief wants to see more US, Asian and female drivers as Hanoi circuit unveiled
Japan has led the way for Asian drivers in F1, but Chase Carey is keen to bring in competitors from China and Thailand.
Fitness - Saturday 27 October, 2018
'I didn't know what lymphoma was. So I said to him: 'Is it serious?''
Roscommon-man Colin Farrell was diagnosed with cancer when he was 22. Tomorrow he will attempt to run his first ever marathon in Dublin.
'The city we grew up in, the city we know so well, showcased at its beautiful best'
Ahead of his second Dublin Marathon, Ryan Bailey on a burgeoning lifelong love affair with the event.
Fitness - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
'Don't experiment on race day' - Planning your final preparations for the Dublin Marathon
Race director Jim Aughney joins us to talk through the best prep, what to expect on the day and the best recovery techniques once the race is over.
The last-minute advice you need for Sunday's Dublin Marathon
David Last has trained clients to achieve their marathon goals for years, and here he outlines his top tips for the days ahead.
Fitness - Friday 19 October, 2018
5 problems that most people face when they start a new fitness programme
David Last talks us through some frequent traits when it comes to mobility, movement and nutrition.
Fitness - Sunday 14 October, 2018
Mayo native Sinéad Diver smashes course record and personal best to win Melbourne marathon
Diver became the second-fastest Irish female marathon runner of all time this morning.
Fitness - Friday 28 September, 2018
4 top tips to help you look after your fitness while on the go
“If it’s important to you, then you will make it happen,” writes personal trainer David Last.
Fitness - Sunday 23 September, 2018
'There's something uniquely special about race day in the Park'
Saturday’s Dublin half marathon raised excitement ahead of next month’s main event, writes Ryan Bailey.
Fitness - Friday 21 September, 2018
Fuelling for a marathon: 'Nailing your preparation is powerful for confidence'
Leinster Rugby and Dublin GAA nutritionist Daniel Davey on what to eat before, during and after 26.2 gruelling miles.
Fitness - Monday 17 September, 2018
'No matter how much you've trained, you're plagued with self-doubt'
With six weeks to go until the 2018 Dublin Marathon, The42′s Ryan Bailey is preparing to compete in the capital for the second time.
Fitness - Friday 14 September, 2018
The fitness industry is booming in Ireland, but why are we fatter than ever before?
Personal trainer David Last wonders why all of the hype surrounding exercise and healthy living isn’t reducing our waistlines.
Fitness - Tuesday 11 September, 2018
'It turns out training hard in the gym gets results, not magic movements'
Personal trainer Dean Merton outlines his top tips for getting back into the swing of things this Autumn.
Fitness - Thursday 6 September, 2018
Getting back to business after summer - 5 tips to help ease you back into the gym
Personal trainer David Last on how we can reset our goals heading towards the final part of the year.
Fitness - Friday 17 August, 2018
Why choosing the right form of training is key to achieving your fitness goals
Quality over quantity is so important, writes personal trainer David Last.
'Back then I just played with the boys - now there's 220 girls at a ladies football summer camp in Fermoy'
Saoirse Noonan writes about equality in sport and the road to Croker in her final column for The42.
Fitness - Saturday 11 August, 2018
'I just looked on Instagram and YouTube on how to do things with proper form'
Leah Cheung on getting into power lifting, managing her type 1 diabetes and targeting national records.
Fitness - Thursday 9 August, 2018
The real reason people hit their fitness goals and how you can too
Columnist David Last on getting the results you want.
Fitness - Wednesday 8 August, 2018
'It's such a getaway. When I'm on the pitch, I don't have anything else to worry about'
In her column this week, Saoirse Noonan looks at the many benefits of sport.
Fitness - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Don't hide away from your goals: Setting clear, specific targets will make all the difference
Now is the perfect time to take a good look at what you want from your fitness regime.
Fitness - Saturday 4 August, 2018
'I think I can run a marathon... but can I run it in -30°C?' Tackling the coolest race on earth
Andrew Moore takes on Greenland’s Polar Circle Marathon in aid of the Dublin Simon Community.
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