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The future is bright in Irish Athletics after superb performances by the U18's in Gyor. Well done to all athletes.

Green shoots in Gyor show Irish athletics can have a bright future Four medals, three athletes, two European champions - it all added up to one great weekend for Irish athletics in Gyor, Hungary.

Reminder || Entries for the SSE Airtricity Dublin Half Marathon are selling out fast so if you fancy a trip to Phoenix Park on the 22nd Sept and getting your hands on this t-shirt & medal then sign up today via 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/2FKcAkH

Don't forget Father's Day on the 17th June! Plenty of options for gifts here:

Fathers Day | Runners Need Fathers Day

Best of luck to any ladies doing the Mini Marathon tomorrow!
Present your Mini Marathon medal in-store tomorrow to receive 10% off full price stock!!!

Delighted to announce that the 39th SSE Airtricity has sold out 5 months before our event is due to hit the streets of Dublin 🏃🏼

Congratulations if you have booked a place as you're now 1 of 20,000 participants registered for our biggest event yet!

Entries are selling out very fast for the 39th SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon so if you're ready to say & take on the 26.2 mile challenge then sign up today. We've only 2,800 entries remaining for the event! 🏃🏼

It will sell out in the next few days so register now via 👉🏻 https://bit.ly/2zasDBO

Best of luck to anyone taking part in the Tallaght AC 5k today. It'll be a warm one so adjust your target time!!!

Heading over to London for the Marathon on Sunday? Be sure to check out our Marathon Essentials Packing List below!!

1)Running shoes
2)Running socks
3)Prescription medications
4)Medical insurance card
5)Identification (passport if the marathon is out of the country)
6)Race entry confirmation (if necessary)
7)Travel itinerary with confirmations and directions

Check the weather prediction to see what kind of conditions to expect. But don't assume that the weather forecast is correct! It is to be very warm with no cloud cover.

Singlet
Short-sleeve running shirt
Shorts
Long-sleeve running shirt
Arm warmers or knee socks to wear on your arms when you're waiting at the start(if cold)
Running hat or visor
Gloves
Warm hat (to wear at the start or during race if it's cold)
Second pair of running shoes (for walking around before the marathon)
Throw-away long-sleeve t-shirt and sweatpants (to warm up at the start of the race and then throw away once you warm up)
Tights or other running pants
Warm clothes to put on at the race finish
Flip flops to slip on after the race

Other Useful Items
Body Glide or Vaseline to prevent chafing
Big plastic bag (to sit on while you're waiting or wear if it's raining at the start)
Sunglasses
Safety pins for your race bib
Running watch with GPS or ability to take splits
Any paperwork required for race check-in
Race number if it was mailed to your prior to the race
Timing chip if it was mailed to your prior to the race
Sunscreen
Hydration bottle holder (if you plan on using one)
Running belt (to hold race fuels and other items)
Foam roller, Stick, or other massage tools

Anything missing from the list?

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Good luck to anyone taking part in the Great Ireland Run today 💪