http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/ http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-sweet-balm-for-the-spirit-29289845.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-sweet-balm-for-the-spirit-29289845.html I have come to believe running is as much a spiritual experience as a physical one, and the older I get, the more I am convinced of the importance of this grain of truth. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/qa-derval-orourke-29289793.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/qa-derval-orourke-29289793.html 1/ How many hours a week do you spend training? Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-healing-touch-how-cancer-sufferers-can-benefit-29279499.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-healing-touch-how-cancer-sufferers-can-benefit-29279499.html Skin therapies are now available to deal with the side effects of chemotherapy, writes Amanda Phelan Health Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/no-one-wants-to-be-a-drunk-29278076.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/no-one-wants-to-be-a-drunk-29278076.html Pat Phelan spent the 1990s in an alcoholic haze, for reasons he still doesn't understand. Fortunately his wife Carol never stopped believing in him and 13 years ago he dried out. Barry Egan talks to one of Ireland's top tech entrepreneurs Health Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/how-to-avoid-pitfalls-of-cosmetic-surgery-29279504.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/how-to-avoid-pitfalls-of-cosmetic-surgery-29279504.html How do you know if the cosmetic surgeon you are about to allow to take the scalpel to your body is fully qualified or just a regular doctor who does plastic surgery? Health Mon, 20 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-five-of-five-how-to-stay-healthy-on-your-holidays-29292569.html http://www.independent.ie/woman/diet-fitness/part-five-of-five-how-to-stay-healthy-on-your-holidays-29292569.html Now that you're finally heading for the beach, fitness expert Karl Henry says it's vital to maintain your diet and exercise regime at all times Diet & Fitness Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/blog/karl-henrys-metabolism-and-weight-loss-tips-29291238.html http://www.independent.ie/blog/karl-henrys-metabolism-and-weight-loss-tips-29291238.html Fitness expert Karl Henry’s essential five-part beach body plan concludes today. Blog Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:45 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-new-breed-of-running-buddies-29289795.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/the-new-breed-of-running-buddies-29289795.html Exercising with man's best friend is a pastime as old as dogs themselves. And although both keeping fit and walking your dog every day is a necessity, sometimes it's not possible to do both in one day. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/dublin-race-series-is-ideal-prelude-to-marathon-29289818.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/dublin-race-series-is-ideal-prelude-to-marathon-29289818.html It is time now for all intending participants to be thinking of entering the Dublin Race Series, the four events that are perfect stepping stones to the Dublin Marathon in October. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/today-29289821.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/today-29289821.html cycling Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/saturday-29289822.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/saturday-29289822.html triathlon Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/neumerzhitskiy-leads-pack-home-in-scenic-killarney-29289802.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/neumerzhitskiy-leads-pack-home-in-scenic-killarney-29289802.html Vasily Nevmerzhitskiy was the winner of one of Ireland's most scenic marathons on Saturday. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/awler-is-the-fastest-schoolboy-and-the-fastest-man-too-29289805.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/awler-is-the-fastest-schoolboy-and-the-fastest-man-too-29289805.html Day two of the Aviva Leinster Schools Track and Field Championships saw many potential stars competing, but none shone brighter than the lightning-fast Marcus Lawler of CBS Carlow who set new record marks in the Senior Boys 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. Lawler dominated the 100m, running 10.38, and breaking Derek O'Connor's 1983 record of 10.4 seconds. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/rebranded-race-attracts-record-entry-29289808.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/rebranded-race-attracts-record-entry-29289808.html Sergiu Ciobanu (inset) of Clonliffe Harriers led all the way in Sunday's Terenure 5 Mile Road Race and finished a clear winner in 24.37 to take home the €400 top prize. Ciobanu's Clonliffe Harriers clubmate Gary O'Hanlon was unable to stay with the early pace set by the Moldovan, but he held on to finish second in 25.19. Thomas Hayes of Kilkenny City Harriers ran one of his best races to date to hold down third place in 25.27. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/injuries-dont-stop-campbell-in-maynooth-29289809.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/injuries-dont-stop-campbell-in-maynooth-29289809.html David Campbell, representing UCD, won the third edition of Sunday's Maynooth 10k by a considerable margin in 32.04. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/take-responsibility-for-your-health-today-29289810.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/take-responsibility-for-your-health-today-29289810.html Who is really responsible for your personal health and fitness? Your doctor? Your husband? Your wife? Your children? Your parents? Your team manager? Your sister? Your brother? Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/thinking-ahead-29289799.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/thinking-ahead-29289799.html Every year, thousands of Irish teenagers leave their homes in search of a professional sports career abroad. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/oshea-back-to-winning-form-in-emer-casey-memorial-10k-29289801.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/oshea-back-to-winning-form-in-emer-casey-memorial-10k-29289801.html Since the inaugural race in 2007, a 10k race and associated events in Youghal have raised around €500,000 for cancer research through the Emer Casey Foundation. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/making-it-to-the-finish-linethis-week-patricia-and-eoin-take-on-the-fit-city-series-10k-while-sue-hits-the-road-to-mix-up-her-training-29289840.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/making-it-to-the-finish-linethis-week-patricia-and-eoin-take-on-the-fit-city-series-10k-while-sue-hits-the-road-to-mix-up-her-training-29289840.html This week kicked off with more Masters' swim sessions, working mainly on stamina. Coach Peter advised me on catching the water more proficiently and lowering my sternum to raise my legs and reduce drag. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/approaching-its-60th-anniversary-this-co-offaly-running-club-is-one-of-the-longestestablished-in-ireland-writes-frank-greally-29289843.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/approaching-its-60th-anniversary-this-co-offaly-running-club-is-one-of-the-longestestablished-in-ireland-writes-frank-greally-29289843.html The number of club members in Tullamore Harriers, a number that's still growing Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/make-connections-in-the-sporting-community-29289846.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/make-connections-in-the-sporting-community-29289846.html One-upmanship is part and parcel of the amateur athlete's existence. If you thought your race was tough/hot/cold/hilly/windy/ rainy (delete as appropriate), you can be sure that somebody else has a story to trump it. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-29289823.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/running-29289823.html toDAY Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/cut-losses-if-youre-not-fit-to-race-29289825.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/cut-losses-if-youre-not-fit-to-race-29289825.html I have often written here about the happy days and successes I enjoyed during my professional running career. Thankfully, I have many great memories to look back on. But it wasn't all rosy in the garden, and I had a couple of races that didn't go the best for me. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/bell-sweep-helmet-29289828.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/bell-sweep-helmet-29289828.html €120, bellhelmets.com Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100 http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/on-cloudracer-29289830.html http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/health/on-cloudracer-29289830.html At first glance, these shoes may look a bit of a gimmick, but what I discovered about the 'On' running shoes impressed me. The Cloudracer is the lightweight racing version from the 'On' shoe range. The 'cloudtech' flexible tubes on the sole compress under weight, giving cushioning and rebound when in motion. While the weight is not a strong point compared to the competition in the racing shoes market (280gs for my UK10s), the upper construction is outstanding: breathable, light and wonderfully fitting. After a few training sessions in the Cloudracers, I altered the way I run to land on my heels and quickly discovered the 'wow' factor.Great upper fused together with a soft, flexible sole. Health Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:02 +0100