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Derval O'Rourke

Make healthy food a part of your weekly menu

Some healthy lunchbox inspiration with Derval O'Rourke

This week I’ve put together a simple park bench circuit guaranteed to fit even the busiest of lifestyles. Recipe-wise, I’ve got some healthy lunchbox inspiration.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

Med ball core circuit exercise

This week I’m sharing one of mmy favourite workouts for core strength, writes Derval O'Rourke.

Sat, 26 Aug, 2017

The best ways to fuel your training

This week I am going to chat to you about the best ways to fuel your training and the tricks I

Sat, 12 Aug, 2017

I don’t and won’t feel bad for loving and believing in most Olympic performances

The Olympic Games has come to a close and it’s been two weeks sprinkled with jaw-dropping moments. 

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Thomas Barr celebrates after his heat 15/8/2016

Is there a third Irish medal on the way?

Fortune favours the brave and Thomas Barr has bravery in bucketloads, writes Derval O’Rourke.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Chase your dreams on the Olympic fast lane but don’t get stuck in traffic

The Sydney Olympics was 16 years ago. That was the last time I didn’t pack a bag and get on a plane to chase an Olympic dream as part of an Irish team.

Fri, 05 Aug, 2016

So near yet so far: The fine lines on the road to Rio

The Olympic Games is just weeks from kicking off. There has been so many negative stories leading into this Olympics but one thing has remained the same as every other Olympics: a place on any Olympic team in track and field is something to be cherished.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2016

Turning the Rio dream into reality

This week’s European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam is a final chance to book a place on the plane to the Rio Olympics, writes Derval O’Rourke.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

The inside track on European Athletics Indoor Championships in Prague

People regularly ask me about indoor running and whether or not racing indoors is a good plan. In my opinion the simple answer is yes, indoors is always a great plan.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2015

Staying on track with the right sport/life balance

For about 12 years my life had a routine and every September I would take stock and decide what I wanted for the following 12 months, writes Derval O'Rourke.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2014