Person: Alex O’Shea

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Running with Rob (Week 7) - Expert advice to get you over the line

It’s getting really close to race day now and nerves will be setting in. For a first time marathoner, the mental effort that goes into anticipating all the different scenarios that can happen can be exhausting.

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WATCH: Sliotar solo and 80s duo among race stars at Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon

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Couple in their 80's hope to finish their final marathon in Cork hand-in-hand

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Cork firefighter forced to abandon world record bid

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VIDEO: Firefighting marathon man targets second world record

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TWEETS AND VIDEO: Alex O'Shea attempts to run the length of Ireland for charity

Fire-fighting marathon man turns up the heat

A record-breaking fireman is turning up the heat for his latest challenge — last year he broke a Guinness World Record running the Cork City Marathon in full firefighting gear and now he wants to break another one, by running the entire length of Ireland in less than four days.

Tue, 19 May, 2015

BHAA action begins at Ballinlough, Cork

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Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Firefighters and fundraisers blaze a trail as thousands take to the streets for marathon

Weighed down with all his gear, Alex O’Shea blazed a trail into the book of Guinness World Records, shaving a massive 58 minutes off the record for running a marathon in full firefighting apparel.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Firefighter sets out to blaze a record trail in marathon

After months of physical and psychological preparation, it was M-day today for up to 9,000 men and women who took part in the Cork City Marathon.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

Traffic restrictions in place for Cork marathon

Major traffic restrictions will be in operation on Bank Holiday Monday as more than 9,000 competitors take to the streets in the annual Cork City Marathon.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Firefighter to feel heat in bid for marathon record

A fireman is set to feel the heat as he sets out to break a world record for running a marathon in full firefighting gear.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014