Asked to imagine a typical grandmother, most people would probably envision a grey-haired old dear in a gingham dress and wolly cardigan, sitting in an armchair by the fire and doing her knitting, or watching television.

On his first return to competitive racing after some months out of action, Galwayman Mike O'Connor stormed to victory in the Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Half-Marathon in the Phoenix Park.

New Limerick therapy house to benefit from Mini-Marathon fundraising Around 2000 people are gearing up for the Limerick Mini-Marathon which takes place later today.

Catherina McKiernan is looking to follow her win in the Dublin Mini-Marathon by successfully defending her title in the upcoming Adidas Irish Runner Challenge — the first in this year’s adidas Race Series.

The woman’s mini-marathon has got off to a successful start in the capital.