Blogs
Your Guide to Virtual Running
A virtual event is different to in-person events as it can be completed in your own location. It is up to you to decide where you will run, come up with your own route then run/jog/walk the designated distance! Although virtual runs have been gaining in popularity in...
5 ways to overcome procrastination
Making a start Before we start anything there is always that moment of trepidation, if you are anything like me there is the seduction of procrastination and there is always that stall or pause when you have to urge yourself on before the magic of momentum...
Raw Cacao Snickers Bites
Who says a healthy diet can't include chocolate? Our running coach John O'Regan is a big fan of protein rich chocolate milk for recovery. Like John, we all like a sweet treat now and again, but there's no reason it can't be packed full of nutrients. Using raw cacao is...
Run in the Dark 5-week Training Plan
We've all been there... you print out the training plan, vow to follow it religiously... and then life happens. You struggle to get up early in the morning to fit in your training, or to go for a run after work. You've a niggling injury that's keeping you from...
Run in the Dark 8-week Training Plan
Looking to get your training started, but not sure how where to begin? We've got you covered! Our Run in the Dark coach, John O'Regan, has designed training plans to get you ready to run 5km or 10km in 10 weeks. We've also included some tips to keep you motivated...
Karl Henry
About Karl Henry Karl Henry is one of the leading personal trainers in Ireland. As well as doing personal training, Karl also specialises in corporate fitness and wellness. As a fitness expert, he has appeared on numerous TV shows and features in magazines on a...
Financial Broker Blog: How active will your retirement be?
How active will your retirement be? Run in the Dark is not only for young athletes! One of the aspects that attracted Financial Broker to sponsor Run in the Dark events in Ireland in 2019 is that it is open to anyone over the age of 14 and whether they want to run or...
Financial Broker blog: Are you planning for a better future?
With less than 3 months to go until you Run in the Dark on 13th November, we hope that your training is in full swing. As the proud sponsors of the 2019 Run in the Dark events in Ireland, Financial Broker understands the importance of good preparation and having a...
Run in the Dark announces Financial Broker as Irish event sponsor
Run in the Dark is delighted to announce Financial Broker as sponsor of its 2019 events in the Republic of Ireland. Financial Broker is the premier representative body for financial brokers in the country. Commenting on the partnership with Run in the Dark, Duncan...
Advice from Ireland’s best
With just a few weeks left until run night, you are bound to have some last minute preparation and performance questions. So, thanks to our friends at PepTalk, we sat down with Irish rugby player Jenny Murphy and former Irish International sprinter Ailis McSweeney for...
