Elizabeth Egan

A guide to running in Valencia

Valencia is known as the city of running and has a half marathon and a marathon growing in popularity each year....

Talent can be a heavy weight on a young athlete’s shoulders

It is difficult to not overpraise a talented young athlete and imagine their future success as a senior, but we must...

A running guide to the beautiful St. Moritz

The Swiss resort town of St. Moritz is one of Europe’s best loved altitude training destinations, and for good reason. With...

Less social media will not address Ireland’s generation gap

There are a lot of reasons to be optimistic, but what are the main issues and solutions to the generation gap...

The alternative route to the top by Ireland’s marathon women

We have a look at the “normal” journeys by Irish athletes Lizzie Lee, Claire McCarthy, Laura Graham, Breege Connolly and Gladys Ganiel...

A guide to running in Madrid

With more green spaces than most European cities, the Spanish capital offers an abundance of beautiful running routes to enjoy. Though...

Cross country: when equality is neither fair or progressive

When views are exchanged the louder voice is often the one that triumphs, but there are always two sides to every...

World Half Marathon Championships under the spotlight

A look at the history and future of the World Half Marathon Championships, British and Irish involvement, and it’s relationships with...

Female athlete health: conversation is only the start

With conversations now underway, the next step to take action in the prevention and treatment of undereating, menstrual dysfunction and osteoporosis...

Why Euro Cross has killed cross country

When the European Cross Country Championships was first introduced in the mid-90s it took root in early December, and now over...