For this weeks online jigsaw, we go back to the Cobh 10-miler with Sonia O'Sullivan and Rob Heffernan approaching the finish line.
This one is short and sweet with just 99 pieces. You can find it HERE
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Friday, April 08, 2022
Friday, September 03, 2021
Friday Jigsaw: Sonia O'Sullivan at the Cobh 10 mile
For this weeks online jigsaw, we go back a few years to just before the start of the annual Cobh 10-mile road race. There are a lot of colours in this picture so it shouldn't be too hard.
You can find the 192-piece jigsaw HERE
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Sonia O’Sullivan takes Nike coaching role in Oregon
A recent Irish Times article by Ian O'Riordan reported on how the 2000 Olympic silver medalist over 5,000 metres Sonia O'Sullivan is taking up an assistant coaching role with Nike for the run up to the Tokyo Olympics.
In the interview, Sonia O'Sullivan said... “It all evolved quite quickly, and once we started talking, it felt like an instinctual decision for me, something I felt I’d like to do. I won’t know what it’s fully about until I’m out there, but to be a part of a fully professional set-up, with a good budget behind them, to get the best possible out of the athletes, is something I’m excited about”.
Full story on the Irish Times website HERE
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Results & Photos of the Glen River 5k parkrun - Sat 14th Dec 2019
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| Sonia O'Sullivan leads out the troops at this weeks 5k parkrun in the Glen in Cork City |
As you can see from the photo above, the first woman home was Sonia O'Sullivan, a World Champion and Olympic Silver medalist for the 5000m.
What many of you may not know is that the first man home is a record holder in his own right. Brian Linehan holds the record for the fastest time for cycling from Cork to Dublin back in 1994, well before the motorway network was built. His time... 6 hours and 16 minutes from the GPO in Cork to the GPO in Dublin. Video HERE
1 Brian LINEHAN Male VM55-59 20:29
2 Fergal BRENNAN Male VM40-44 20:49
3 Richard HAWKINS Male VM50-54 Eagle A.C.
7 Sonia O'SULLIVAN Female VW50-54 Glenhuntly AC 22:22
11 Edith O'DONNELL Female JW11-14 23:44
15 Sally-Ann LYNCH Female SW25-29 23:53
Results
Photos...
1) The organisers have a gallery HERE
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Sonia O'Sullivan awards daughter Sophie with Euro Silver medal
After the recent 800m final at the European U18 Championships, Sonia O'Sullivan was asked to present the medals.
This video clip from European Athletics shows the race with a nervous spectator...
Think being an athlete is nerve-wracking? Being the parent of an athlete is even more nerve-wracking!— European Athletics (@EuroAthletics) July 8, 2018
Watch Sonia O'Sullivan live every moment of Sophie's silver medal-winning run in the 800m final at the European U18 Championships last night! pic.twitter.com/v7mwL52NKH
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Sonia O'Sullivan completes her 100th 5k parkrun!
Sonia is a big supporter of 5k parkruns in the UK and Ireland and is a regular at the local parkrun near her home in Australia.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Sonia O'Sullivan to run her 100th parkrun on Sat 28th Apr 2018
Press release : Join Sonia O’Sullivan at Cabinteely parkrun on Saturday 28th April 2018
Former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medallist, Sonia O’Sullivan will complete her 100th parkrun at the Cabinteely parkrun, Dublin 18 on Saturday, 28th April.
Vhi, Presenting Partner of parkrun, will host a special event to celebrate the achievement and is calling on walkers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities to join Sonia and kickstart their weekend on a healthy note at the free 5km event.
Saturday, November 04, 2017
Results & Photos of the Ballincollig 5k parkrun...Sat 4th Nov 2017
Almost 300 people turned out for this weeks 5k parkrun in Ballincollig Regional Park on what was a cold but sunny morning.
1 Paul Pio O'CALLAGHAN 18:20 VM35-39 M1 Pulse Triathlon Club
2 Brian MURPHY 18:22 VM35-39 M2
3 Garrett BANAHAN 18:30 VM35-39 M3 Dundrum South Dublin Athletic Club
9 Anita KELLEHER 20:21 VW35-39 F1
31 Sonia O'SULLIVAN 22:04 VW45-49 F2 Glenhuntly AC
33 Margaret JONES 22:20 VW45-49 F3 Midleton AC
Full results
Photos...
1) Joe Murphy of Eagle AC has a gallery HERE
2) The organisers have a gallery HERE
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Sonia O'Sullivan awarded Honorary Doctorate at Dublin City University
On Tuesday, Sonia O'Sullivan was awarded an honourary doctorate at Dublin City University.
Links...
Irish Examiner
Irish Times
Monday, July 17, 2017
15 year old Sophie O'Sullivan wins U17 National Title
Just four days after winning an 800m race at the Morton Games, 15 year old Sophie O'Sullivan was back in action in Tullamore in the National Juvenile Championships. This time representing Ballymore Cobh AC, Sophie finished first in the U17 1500m race.
1500m U17 Women ;
Rank Lane ID Name Team Cat Result Info
1 1 429 O'SULLIVAN Sophie Ballymore Cobh A.C. 4:41.80
2 11 149 GALLAGHER Maeve Swinford A.C. 4:46.20
3 14 684 MCEVOY Annie Kilkenny City Harriers A.C. 4:52.91
Sophies mother Sonia O'Sullivan won the same race 32 years ago back in 1985 as can be seen from the medal below...
Monday, September 12, 2016
Sonia O'Sullivan receives East Cork & District Sports Award
SONIA O’SULLIVAN RECEIVES EAST CORK & DISTRICT SPORTS AWARD
...by John Walshe
Awards are nothing new to Sonia O’Sullivan over the past two-and-a-half decades but today the Cobh native was honoured in her own native area when she received the East Cork & District Sports Award at a function in the Midleton Park Hotel.
Organised by Sean O’Sullivan and sponsored by the Midleton Park Hotel in association with Cork’s Red FM, Sonia was described by the organiser as being an outstanding ambassador for many decades, both as an athlete and since her retirement from the sport.
Describing her as the ‘Cobh’s People’s Champion, Sean O’Sullivan said it was a chance meeting with Sonia on George’s Quay in Cork that led to his dream of honouring the Olympic silver-medallist and world champion for her various achievements and thanked her for returning to her roots to accept the award.
In reply, Sonia said she was delighted to be present and said it brought back many memories of receiving various awards in the past. Describing Midleton as ‘a short hop from Cobh’, she said there was a time when it seemed a long way away – no doubt recalling her schooldays when her athletic career commenced with cross-country races in nearby Ballyannon and track events in the Midleton CBS field.
On the previous day, Sonia had taken part in her first Olympic distance triathlon – the Jailbreak event in Cobh – where she took third place in her F45 category.
Pic – Sonia receiving the award from Patrick Shields, General Manager of the Midleton Park Hotel, along with distinguished guests, sponsors, family and friends. Photo: John Walshe.
More of John Washe's guest posts can be found on the Articles page.
Friday, February 05, 2016
Potential Gold Championship medals for Sonia O'Sullivan after Chinese media reports
According to a news story in the Irish Times, it would seem as if a letter written to a journalist 19 years ago has now been published and it shows that a lot of the Chinese athletes at the time were doping.
According to Chinese media sources, Wang Junxia the 3000m and 10000m women's world record holder is supposed to have sent a letter of admission of whole scale doping to a journalist back in the 90's and it was signed by all nine team mates. The IAAF have now said that they will investigate the issue and if it's true then medals may be reallocated.
“In any case, IAAF Competition Rule 263.3 (e) note (ii) clearly states that if anyone makes an admission of guilt, the IAAF can take action: if an athlete has admitted that, at some time prior to achieving a world record, he had used or taken advantage of a substance or technique prohibited at that time, then, subject to the advice of the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission, such record will not continue to be regarded as a World Record by the IAAF.”
The graphics below show the results from those World Championships in 1993...
In the womens 3000m, Sonia O'Sullivan finished in 4th place behind three Chinese athletes. If those three were disqualified then Sonia O'Sullivan would be moved up into the Gold medal position. The British athlete Alison Wyeth would be moved up into Silver. The Bronze would be awarded posthumously to the Russian athlete Yelena Romanova as she died of unknown causes in 2007 aged just 43.
In the 1500m final, Sonia O'Sullivan finished 2nd so in this case, she would be moved up into Gold if the Chinese athlete was disqualified.
Even the dogs in the street knew that the Chinese athletes from this period in the early 90's were doping. Wang Junxia set world records of 8:06.11 for 3,000m and 29:31.78 for 10,000 and remain unbroken today. In effect, she took or was given drugs which enabled her to run like a man.
Despite her questionable post, it still didn't stop the IAAF adding her to their Hall of Fame recently which says a lot about the level of corruption within the world athletics governing body.
At the moment, this is just a media story and it still has to be confirmed. It's only on conclusion of a successful IAAF investigation that the potential medals will be confirmed. There's always the chance that the story is just a hoax. Considering how old the letter and story is, it seems a bit strange as to why it's being brought up now and was not left buried.
Video of 1500m final...
Video of the 3000m final...
Reaction...
Interview with Sonia O'Sullivan on Today FM HERE
According to Chinese media sources, Wang Junxia the 3000m and 10000m women's world record holder is supposed to have sent a letter of admission of whole scale doping to a journalist back in the 90's and it was signed by all nine team mates. The IAAF have now said that they will investigate the issue and if it's true then medals may be reallocated.
“In any case, IAAF Competition Rule 263.3 (e) note (ii) clearly states that if anyone makes an admission of guilt, the IAAF can take action: if an athlete has admitted that, at some time prior to achieving a world record, he had used or taken advantage of a substance or technique prohibited at that time, then, subject to the advice of the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission, such record will not continue to be regarded as a World Record by the IAAF.”
The graphics below show the results from those World Championships in 1993...
In the womens 3000m, Sonia O'Sullivan finished in 4th place behind three Chinese athletes. If those three were disqualified then Sonia O'Sullivan would be moved up into the Gold medal position. The British athlete Alison Wyeth would be moved up into Silver. The Bronze would be awarded posthumously to the Russian athlete Yelena Romanova as she died of unknown causes in 2007 aged just 43.
In the 1500m final, Sonia O'Sullivan finished 2nd so in this case, she would be moved up into Gold if the Chinese athlete was disqualified.
Even the dogs in the street knew that the Chinese athletes from this period in the early 90's were doping. Wang Junxia set world records of 8:06.11 for 3,000m and 29:31.78 for 10,000 and remain unbroken today. In effect, she took or was given drugs which enabled her to run like a man.
Despite her questionable post, it still didn't stop the IAAF adding her to their Hall of Fame recently which says a lot about the level of corruption within the world athletics governing body.
At the moment, this is just a media story and it still has to be confirmed. It's only on conclusion of a successful IAAF investigation that the potential medals will be confirmed. There's always the chance that the story is just a hoax. Considering how old the letter and story is, it seems a bit strange as to why it's being brought up now and was not left buried.
Video of 1500m final...
Video of the 3000m final...
Reaction...
Interview with Sonia O'Sullivan on Today FM HERE
Monday, November 16, 2015
O'Sullivan wins 800m race in Victoria, Australia
It sounds like a headline from 20 years ago but this time around, it's Sonia O'Sullivan's daughter Sophie who is on a winning streak. At some recent Schools Championships in Victoria, Sophie has been winning a number of races in the U15 category.
VICTORIAN ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Sophie O’Sullivan
High Jump 1.50m 4th
800m 2:15.36 GOLD
1500m 4:41.60 GOLD
Back in October, Sophie who runs for Ballymore-Cobh AC when she is in Ireland posted these results...
Sophie O’Sullivan U14
High J 1.52m 1st
800m 2:17.48 1st
1500m 4:59.46 1st
400m 62.29 2nd
The video clip shows Sophie winning the Girls U15 800m race in 2m 15s. She is in purple and leads from early on.
VICTORIAN ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
Sophie O’Sullivan
High Jump 1.50m 4th
800m 2:15.36 GOLD
1500m 4:41.60 GOLD
Back in October, Sophie who runs for Ballymore-Cobh AC when she is in Ireland posted these results...
Sophie O’Sullivan U14
High J 1.52m 1st
800m 2:17.48 1st
1500m 4:59.46 1st
400m 62.29 2nd
The video clip shows Sophie winning the Girls U15 800m race in 2m 15s. She is in purple and leads from early on.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Sonia O'Sullivan to run Dublin Marathon for the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind sent on the following information to me about Sonia O'Sullivan running the Dublin Marathon next Monday. This charity which is based on the Model Farm Road in Cork
Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind...Olympic medalist Sonia O’Sullivan has agreed to run the Dublin Marathon on 26th October in aid of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Below Sonia has provided an update on the training she has undertaken to date. If you would like to join the #TeamSonia by volunteering to run the marathon with her, please contact colm@guidedogs.ie.
“With two weeks to go the marathon countdown has really begun. The past two weekends I have had my longest runs - 33km last weekend and 31km yesterday. The main thing I wanted to do with these runs was to practice what breakfast that I would have and what drinks and gels I would try out during the run to maintain energy and boost energy along the way.
I have chosen SIS sports drinks and gels as the ones that work for me. For breakfast I had 500ml of electrolyte lemon and lime flavour along with a coffee and some dry cereal, Paddy’s Granola and some raisins. The new breakfast routine that I have been trying is poached eggs. I never really thought about this before as I used to think porridge was the answer but after speaking with a fellow marathon runner recently while running around Fota Island recently I decided that a protein breakfast might be worth trying.
I had my poached eggs and headed out the door, feeling a bit heavy to start, I was slightly concerned but glad that I had practiced in training when only my watch was recording my effort. I noticed later on in my run that I was feeling much better so maybe the egg was digested and helping me as I got beyond two hours and when I should have been tiring I was actually speeding up and feeling quite good. I tried the egg breakfast again yesterday and again after a sluggish start I finished strongly and felt really good at the end of my run.
It was great to have two weekends back in Teddington, UK and be able to re visit many of my favourite training routes in Bushy Park, Richmond Park and along the River Thames. I also carried a SIS Gel with me and tried the double espresso version yesterday with caffeine boost and this agreed with me so I think this will be my Gel of choice on the 26th.
Back in Cork this week, today is a rest day and later today I will be planning my weeks training but the focus will be on reducing the miles and focusing on nutrition over the next two weeks. I have a plan that I am following thanks to David Carrie at Team Carrie running and the guidance I have taken on this plan has helped me to get in my long runs and also to realise that I can achieve a satisfying result off of 5 days running and realising the importance of resting each week, while also paying attention to good nutrition and feeling after sessions and long runs and also the importance of massage and treatment from Barry my local Osteopath each week in Cobh. I don’t look too far ahead and just check the training plan at the start of each week and focus on a week at a time.
I am confident that I have put in the miles in training and the key for me will be not to go too fast during the first 10km or so of the marathon, a couple of poached eggs should slow me down and save the energy for a few hours later when I will need it more. I am really looking forward to joining the Irish Guide Dogs team in Dublin and know that I am running not just for myself but also to help give others greater mobility and independence each day with the assistance of a Guide Dog.”
Their website is http://www.guidedogs.ie/iopen24/index.php
“With two weeks to go the marathon countdown has really begun. The past two weekends I have had my longest runs - 33km last weekend and 31km yesterday. The main thing I wanted to do with these runs was to practice what breakfast that I would have and what drinks and gels I would try out during the run to maintain energy and boost energy along the way.
I have chosen SIS sports drinks and gels as the ones that work for me. For breakfast I had 500ml of electrolyte lemon and lime flavour along with a coffee and some dry cereal, Paddy’s Granola and some raisins. The new breakfast routine that I have been trying is poached eggs. I never really thought about this before as I used to think porridge was the answer but after speaking with a fellow marathon runner recently while running around Fota Island recently I decided that a protein breakfast might be worth trying.
I had my poached eggs and headed out the door, feeling a bit heavy to start, I was slightly concerned but glad that I had practiced in training when only my watch was recording my effort. I noticed later on in my run that I was feeling much better so maybe the egg was digested and helping me as I got beyond two hours and when I should have been tiring I was actually speeding up and feeling quite good. I tried the egg breakfast again yesterday and again after a sluggish start I finished strongly and felt really good at the end of my run.
It was great to have two weekends back in Teddington, UK and be able to re visit many of my favourite training routes in Bushy Park, Richmond Park and along the River Thames. I also carried a SIS Gel with me and tried the double espresso version yesterday with caffeine boost and this agreed with me so I think this will be my Gel of choice on the 26th.
Back in Cork this week, today is a rest day and later today I will be planning my weeks training but the focus will be on reducing the miles and focusing on nutrition over the next two weeks. I have a plan that I am following thanks to David Carrie at Team Carrie running and the guidance I have taken on this plan has helped me to get in my long runs and also to realise that I can achieve a satisfying result off of 5 days running and realising the importance of resting each week, while also paying attention to good nutrition and feeling after sessions and long runs and also the importance of massage and treatment from Barry my local Osteopath each week in Cobh. I don’t look too far ahead and just check the training plan at the start of each week and focus on a week at a time.
I am confident that I have put in the miles in training and the key for me will be not to go too fast during the first 10km or so of the marathon, a couple of poached eggs should slow me down and save the energy for a few hours later when I will need it more. I am really looking forward to joining the Irish Guide Dogs team in Dublin and know that I am running not just for myself but also to help give others greater mobility and independence each day with the assistance of a Guide Dog.”
Their website is http://www.guidedogs.ie/iopen24/index.php
Monday, September 21, 2015
Sonia O'Sullivan statue unveiled in Cobh...Sun 20th Sept 2015
When you look back at the medal tally of Irish athletes over the years, Sonia O'Sullivan was without doubt probably the greatest. There have been many great performances and medals from others over the years but no-one has been so dominant as Sonia was when she was at her best.
On Sunday the 20th of September, Sonia was at in Cobh to unveil a life size statue to herself commemorating the 20th anniversary of her winning Gold at the World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995.
Red FM have a gallery of photos HERE
Colm McDonagh Photography has a gallery HERE
From the Evening Echo...
On Sunday the 20th of September, Sonia was at in Cobh to unveil a life size statue to herself commemorating the 20th anniversary of her winning Gold at the World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995.
Red FM have a gallery of photos HERE
Colm McDonagh Photography has a gallery HERE
From the Evening Echo...
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Looking ahead to the Sonia 5k on Saturday 19th Sept 2015
The big race in Cork next Saturday is of course the Sonia 5k in Cobh. Here is some of the relevant info..
1) The race HQ is at the Community College near the highest point in the town and the 5km race starts near there. The finish of the 5km race is near the square near the waterfront. You can pick up your race number in the Commodore Hotel on Friday evening between 7-9pm if you wish. You can also enter then if you haven't done so already.
2) This is the schedule of events on Saturday...
a) There will be a kids one mile race next to the Community School at 4pm...
b) Between 3pm and 5:30pm, numbers can be picked up at the Community School and entries will be taken there as well.
c) At 6pm, the 5km race will start near the Community School and finish down near sea level.
Course Preview......A full preview of the course with maps and photos can be seen HERE
The weather forecast is for a dry day with some sunshine.
More info on the race website... http://www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
Sunday 20th Sept
a) There will be an unveiling of a statue to Sonia O'Sullivan at 3pm on Sunday...
1) The race HQ is at the Community College near the highest point in the town and the 5km race starts near there. The finish of the 5km race is near the square near the waterfront. You can pick up your race number in the Commodore Hotel on Friday evening between 7-9pm if you wish. You can also enter then if you haven't done so already.
2) This is the schedule of events on Saturday...
a) There will be a kids one mile race next to the Community School at 4pm...
b) Between 3pm and 5:30pm, numbers can be picked up at the Community School and entries will be taken there as well.
c) At 6pm, the 5km race will start near the Community School and finish down near sea level.
Course Preview......A full preview of the course with maps and photos can be seen HERE
The weather forecast is for a dry day with some sunshine.
More info on the race website... http://www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
Sunday 20th Sept
a) There will be an unveiling of a statue to Sonia O'Sullivan at 3pm on Sunday...
Monday, September 14, 2015
Q & A with Sonia O'Sullivan about the Sonia 5k next Saturday 19th Sept
The Sonia 5k is coming up next Saturday the 19th of September in Cobh at 6pm. More info in this previous post.
As part of the build up to the race, the organisers had a Q&A session with Sonia O'Sullivan...
Q and A
What will it be like to come home and do the Sonia 5k in Cobh? Will it bring a special feeling…
It's always great to come home and run through the streets of Cobh, there was a time when not so many people ran through the streets of Cobh but that has changed recently and it's amazing really how long it took for some people to catch on to the running bug that I haven’t been able to let go of and still continue to enjoy.
Not many people know but one of my very last competitive races that I won was in Cobh – a 5km on the streets of Cobh at the Regatta 5km in 2007, this was around the time that I was starting to realise that my results were not matching my training efforts .
Cobh is a very compact town and the perfect setting for a race finish especially if the town's people come out to cheer everyone on. It's really great that there will be mile races for children so all the family can be involved and you never know someone new may just catch the running bug.
Ballymore Cobh has seen a huge resurgence in members over the past year and it is fantastic to see so many Cobh people enjoying running and all that it adds to their daily life.
Dun Laoghaire saw a lot of women coming to the event. Why do you think it appealed to women?
It was a surprise to notice the significant numbers of women taking part in the DL Sonia 5k, it was so much fun to see so many groups of women come along for the evening and for me to get the opportunity to run back and share the run with them as they streamed in to the finish line. This is a great opportunity for the women of Munster to join in the fun and make their presence felt on the streets of Cobh.
What is the importance of exercise for mothers and active women?
Exercise is important for everyone but I think women can find themselves often bogged down with all the household chores and cooking. It is just so nice to have that escape to go for a run and this is made so much easier when there are regular times and meeting spots where runners meet up and all are welcome. It's a known fact if you agree to meet someone to run then you are much more likely to get out and exercise whatever the weather.
Will it be extra special to have the run in Cobh as you will have traveled full circle from where you started to one of the pinnacles of your career?
I have ran many miles around the streets of Cobh, up the hills and around the back of the island, on the low road, high road, lake road circuit for as long as I can remember on those cold dark winter nights. Cobh has so many great running routes if you are willing to explore so to culminate with 5km in the middle of the town on september 19th will be really special. So many times I returned to Cobh after winning medals on the European, World and Olympic stage and stood on the back of a lorry just wishing I could do a song or a dance in front of thousands of expectant fans and supporters who were always there for me in good times and bad so to be able to lace up my shoes and run through the town is the action I love to be involved with.
More info on the race website... http://www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
More info about the course HERE
As part of the build up to the race, the organisers had a Q&A session with Sonia O'Sullivan...
Q and A
What will it be like to come home and do the Sonia 5k in Cobh? Will it bring a special feeling…
It's always great to come home and run through the streets of Cobh, there was a time when not so many people ran through the streets of Cobh but that has changed recently and it's amazing really how long it took for some people to catch on to the running bug that I haven’t been able to let go of and still continue to enjoy.
Not many people know but one of my very last competitive races that I won was in Cobh – a 5km on the streets of Cobh at the Regatta 5km in 2007, this was around the time that I was starting to realise that my results were not matching my training efforts .
Cobh is a very compact town and the perfect setting for a race finish especially if the town's people come out to cheer everyone on. It's really great that there will be mile races for children so all the family can be involved and you never know someone new may just catch the running bug.
Ballymore Cobh has seen a huge resurgence in members over the past year and it is fantastic to see so many Cobh people enjoying running and all that it adds to their daily life.
Dun Laoghaire saw a lot of women coming to the event. Why do you think it appealed to women?
It was a surprise to notice the significant numbers of women taking part in the DL Sonia 5k, it was so much fun to see so many groups of women come along for the evening and for me to get the opportunity to run back and share the run with them as they streamed in to the finish line. This is a great opportunity for the women of Munster to join in the fun and make their presence felt on the streets of Cobh.
What is the importance of exercise for mothers and active women?
Exercise is important for everyone but I think women can find themselves often bogged down with all the household chores and cooking. It is just so nice to have that escape to go for a run and this is made so much easier when there are regular times and meeting spots where runners meet up and all are welcome. It's a known fact if you agree to meet someone to run then you are much more likely to get out and exercise whatever the weather.
Will it be extra special to have the run in Cobh as you will have traveled full circle from where you started to one of the pinnacles of your career?
I have ran many miles around the streets of Cobh, up the hills and around the back of the island, on the low road, high road, lake road circuit for as long as I can remember on those cold dark winter nights. Cobh has so many great running routes if you are willing to explore so to culminate with 5km in the middle of the town on september 19th will be really special. So many times I returned to Cobh after winning medals on the European, World and Olympic stage and stood on the back of a lorry just wishing I could do a song or a dance in front of thousands of expectant fans and supporters who were always there for me in good times and bad so to be able to lace up my shoes and run through the town is the action I love to be involved with.
More info on the race website... http://www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
More info about the course HERE
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Cork runners win in the Great Pink Run in Dublin...Sat 29th Aug 2015
Sonia O'Sullivan is involved in the promotion of this event and this year, she won the 10k race in a time of 40:14. As you can see from the splits below, she was about 30 seconds behind at the half-way mark but paced the race better to win by 7 seconds in the end.
10k...
# Surname Name Lap 1 Lap 2 Race Time
1 O Sullivan Sonia female 0:19:51 0:20:22 0:40:14
2 Sullivan Clare female 0:19:26 0:20:54 0:40:21
3 Oconnor Aisling female 0:21:05 0:21:56 0:43:01
In the 5km race, Mary de Barry of Rising Sun AC in Cork won the 5k race by just 4 seconds.
# Surname Name Race Time Chip Time
1 De barra Mary female 0:23:03 0:22:54
2 Keogan Lydia female 0:23:07 0:22:55
3 Flynn Hannah female 0:24:00 0:24:00
5k Results 10k results Photos
Monday, August 17, 2015
Notice...Sonia 5k in Cobh - Sat 19th Sept 2015
This is a new race on the calendar and should be a popular one. Back in 1995, Sonia O'Sullivan won the Gold medal in the 5,000m at the World Championships in Sweden. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, there will be a 5k race in Sonia's home town of Cobh and all finishers will receive a replica of the World Championship medal.
See the press release below...
Sonia Comes Home: Sonia 5k Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of Historic Gold at World Championships
Be a World Champion for a Day in Cobh at the Sonia 5k
Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce the Sonia 5K in association with Euromedic Ireland takes place on Saturday 19th of September at 6pm to mark the 20th Anniversary of Irish athletics icon Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000 metres at the IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995 in her hometown of Cobh.
This will be the second running of the Sonia 5K which got off to a great start in Dun Laoghaire on June 13th. Join the former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist in this Special Celebration event on a beautiful scenic route in the seaside town of Cobh – the homeland of Sonia.
“Its always great to come home and run through the streets of Cobh,” said the Cobh express. “There was a time when not so many people ran through the streets of Cobh but that has changed recently and it’s amazing really how long it took for some people to catch on to the running bug that I haven’t been able to let go of and still continue to enjoy.
“It was a surprise to notice the significant numbers of women taking part in the Dun Laoghaire Sonia 5k. It was so much fun to see so many groups of women come along for the evening and for me to get the opportunity to run back and share the run with them as they streamed in to the finish line. This is a great opportunity for the women of Munster to join in the fun and make their presence felt on the streets of Cobh.”
All finishers will receive a Unique Commemorative Medal - an exact replica of the World Championship Gold Medal won by Sonia when she became Ireland’s first-ever female Athletics World Champion.
“The Sonia 5K is about much more than running; it is about highlighting the importance of taking time each day for personal health and wellness, it is about encouraging activities and participation in your own personal fitness activities whether you run, walk, or jog and it gives Euromedic Ireland the opportunity to honour the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest athletes, Sonia O’Sullivan,” said Tom Finn, CEO of Euromedic Ireland.
“The inaugural Sonia 5k in Dun Laoghaire on June 13th was a great success and Euromedic, as title sponsor, is looking forward to the second running in Cobh on September 19th.”
The entry fee for the 5k is €15 and there will be a Kids Mile Run too so they can join in the fun (entry fee is €8). Log on to www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
Details on the 5k course can be seen in this post.
See the press release below...
Sonia Comes Home: Sonia 5k Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary of Historic Gold at World Championships
Be a World Champion for a Day in Cobh at the Sonia 5k
Athletics Ireland is delighted to announce the Sonia 5K in association with Euromedic Ireland takes place on Saturday 19th of September at 6pm to mark the 20th Anniversary of Irish athletics icon Sonia O’Sullivan’s historic victory in the 5,000 metres at the IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg in 1995 in her hometown of Cobh.
This will be the second running of the Sonia 5K which got off to a great start in Dun Laoghaire on June 13th. Join the former World Champion and Olympic Silver Medalist in this Special Celebration event on a beautiful scenic route in the seaside town of Cobh – the homeland of Sonia.
“Its always great to come home and run through the streets of Cobh,” said the Cobh express. “There was a time when not so many people ran through the streets of Cobh but that has changed recently and it’s amazing really how long it took for some people to catch on to the running bug that I haven’t been able to let go of and still continue to enjoy.
“It was a surprise to notice the significant numbers of women taking part in the Dun Laoghaire Sonia 5k. It was so much fun to see so many groups of women come along for the evening and for me to get the opportunity to run back and share the run with them as they streamed in to the finish line. This is a great opportunity for the women of Munster to join in the fun and make their presence felt on the streets of Cobh.”
All finishers will receive a Unique Commemorative Medal - an exact replica of the World Championship Gold Medal won by Sonia when she became Ireland’s first-ever female Athletics World Champion.
“The Sonia 5K is about much more than running; it is about highlighting the importance of taking time each day for personal health and wellness, it is about encouraging activities and participation in your own personal fitness activities whether you run, walk, or jog and it gives Euromedic Ireland the opportunity to honour the legacy of one of Ireland’s greatest athletes, Sonia O’Sullivan,” said Tom Finn, CEO of Euromedic Ireland.
“The inaugural Sonia 5k in Dun Laoghaire on June 13th was a great success and Euromedic, as title sponsor, is looking forward to the second running in Cobh on September 19th.”
The entry fee for the 5k is €15 and there will be a Kids Mile Run too so they can join in the fun (entry fee is €8). Log on to www.sonia5k.ie/cobh/
Details on the 5k course can be seen in this post.
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Interview on UCC Radio with Dr.Steve Peters, Mark McManus & Sonia O'Sullivan
The Health Zone is a programme on UCC Campus Radio which covers a wide variety of health issues on a weekly basis.
This week, the programme had the following three interviews...
00:00-34:20...Sports Psychiatrist Steve Peters on the phycology of Sport
34:50-51:30...Mark McManus is the Health & Wellness Manager with LeisureWorld. He discuses resistance loading, supplements and diet especially for younger athletes amongst other things.
52:40-1:23:00...Sonia O'Sullivan on her career and her thoughts on the improvements on training now compared to the past. She also reveals her favourite spot for running in Cork!
This week, the programme had the following three interviews...
00:00-34:20...Sports Psychiatrist Steve Peters on the phycology of Sport
34:50-51:30...Mark McManus is the Health & Wellness Manager with LeisureWorld. He discuses resistance loading, supplements and diet especially for younger athletes amongst other things.
52:40-1:23:00...Sonia O'Sullivan on her career and her thoughts on the improvements on training now compared to the past. She also reveals her favourite spot for running in Cork!
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