Get Ireland Running
Get Ireland Running is a national campaign run in conjunction with the European Week of Sport that aims to increase awareness and encourage widespread participation in running for health, wellbeing and fitness. Athletics Ireland in coordination with Sport Ireland will be offering up free tips and advice on transforming your life by being physically active.
Exercise helps with not only your physical health but also your mental health, and the simplicity and accessibly of running makes it the perfect form of exercise to be enjoyed throughout life. And don’t worry if you’re just starting out, over 300,000 people in Ireland run on a regular basis already so won’t have to go it alone - Through 360 Athletics Clubs, Nationwide Fit4Life Groups, and 1000 affiliated schools, Athletics Ireland continues to support people from the ages of 8 to 80 staying active, fit and healthy.
The hardest part is making that first step but there are number of ways to get started, the most common of which is to reach out to your local athletics club, each of which cater for a range of ages and abilities. You can find a full list of the Athletics Clubs throughout Ireland here.
If you aren’t ready to get involved in club life just yet, then our Get Ireland Running Blog will provide the perfect resource to get you up and running!
We look forward to supporting you on the journey.