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Belfast Marathon 2011

Ryan — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:35:25 +0000

The annual Belfast City Marathon is fast approaching.

To register, visit the following link – Belfast City Marathon Register

The cut off point for entrants is this Friday, 16th April 2011.

: Belfast Marathon Runners

The event has grown with the inclusion of new sponsors which now include Deep RiverRock, Belfast City Council, Sport Northern Ireland, Daily Mirror, Charles Hurst Renault, Athletics Northern Ireland, Premier Inn Hotel, Translink, Asics, Up and Running and U105.

Belfast City Hall

The race starts at the Belfast City Hall at 9am and finishes at Ormeau Park.

Buckfast Tonic Wine “Lurgan Champagne”

nifitness — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:24:20 +0000

I recently read an interesting article about Buckfast Tonic Wine, a popular drink within the community of Northern Ireland, being very closely associated with Lurgan and Ballymena. The following is the article from the Lurgan Mail on the 2 September 2010

By Staff reporter

“CALLS have been made to look at the impact of Buckfast tonic wine on society.

The Northern Ireland Health Committee look set to launch an investigation into so-called ‘Lurgan Champagne’ after the tonic wine continues to raise its head in police crime reports.

There’s even been talk of banning the Monk-made wine if it’s found to be consumed largely by underage drinkers.

Craigavon DUP Councillor Philip Weir has expressed concern about the abuse of Buckfast in the area.

He said: “It is time for a serious look at the impact of Buckfast tonic wine and other products on binge drinking locally. “Freedom of information requests have revealed that there were more than one hundred incidents over the past four years in which Buckfast was documented as a factor within initial PSNI crime reports. In many cases a Buckfast bottle was used as a weapon.”

He added: “Buckfast wine which is 15% proof and relatively inexpensive is commonly abused in the Craigavon area. It is not just here though where it is a problem. Buckfast was mentioned in 5,638 crimes in Strathclyde over the last three years.

“The costs to the health service and policing from binge drinking and alcohol abuse are enormous. I welcome efforts by the Executive to tackle the irresponsible sale of alcohol particularly to the young. It should not be possible for vulnerable people to access products capable of causing such serious inhibitions so easily.”

SOURCE: Lurgan Mail

I am Fighter

nifitness — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:12:02 +0000

I am Fighter: Round 2

nifitness — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:10:45 +0000

I am Fighter: Round 3

nifitness — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:09:15 +0000

Merry Christmas

nifitness — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 11:10:47 +0000

We at NiFitness.co.uk would like to wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year

Six pack in 6 minutes

nifitness — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:12:06 +0000

Not sure if anyone has seen this before, but I thought it was good.

Connemarathon 2010

Ryan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:21:57 +0000

The Connemara International Marathon is a day of racing around a very scenic part of the West of Ireland.
With over 2,000 runners already registered for the expected 3,500 entrant sell-out, be sure to get registered as soon as possible for this unique run in a beautifully scenic part of Ireland.

The marathon offers runners the; Half Marathon, Full Marathon and the very popular 39 mile Ultra Marathon.

What makes this marathon such a unique experience is how the run is rooted within mountains, glacier lakes and rugged green-brown landscape. Meandering through mountain wilderness, bogs, lakes, every runner is guaranteed a visual treat.

This marathon is not to be missed.

Details;

April 11th 2010
Maam Cross, Co. Galway

Ultra Marathon (39.3 miles)
Full Marathon (26.2 miles)
Half Marathon (13.1 miles)

Entry includes;
Bus transfer from local towns, Bus transfer to race starts, Usual race support along the route, Finisher Medals, Tee-Shirt, Soup and Sandwiches, Tea & Coffee and the Bus transfer back again.

Willing entrants should apply via www.connemarathon.com

Marathon Running

nifitness — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:36:13 +0000

Running (or walking) a marathon has become a very popular event over the last 30 years, then only a handful of people would have attended these events. Now, it is extremely difficult to even get a place on some of the bigger races such as the London Marathon, which is attended by thousands, and supported and watched by millions.

The 2010 London Marathon is scheduled for 25th April 2010, with the local Belfast Marathon scheduled for a date in May to be confirmed. I am going to develop a short all in one guide for running marathons, with essential hints and tips. This will include training advice, how to prepare for the run, tips on how to prevent serious injury and nutritional advice throughout and after the training.

Forum – Coming Soon

nifitness — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:40:52 +0000

We are going to be adding a forum to this site within the next couple of weeks, where you can ask the team or other members for fitness advice as well as share your knowledge.

We would ask you to invite your friends and family to join the forum and get posting!