Running Shorts

This section contains the responses to our "Running Shorts" pop-quiz.

Introducing GCH "Running Shorts"...

Running ShortsThe idea behind "Running Shorts" is to introduce GCH athletes to the individual running interests, motivations and achievements of their fellow runners in the club (and hopefully raise a laugh or two along the way as well).

Margaret (Mags) Sheridan's Running Shorts

Margaret Sheridan - Running Shorts
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Nearly a year following a long break. Before that, close to twenty years on and off.

2. Why did you start running?
To keep fit and I love being out in the great outdoors.

GCH "Running Shorts" - Take Two

Running Shorts Wordle
Judging by the number of views, the first batch of GCH Running Shorts posts has gone down very well.

However, the mail-box is now running on empty and we are waiting on other club members to contribute. So, if you are interested in compiling your thoughts on all things running-related, please do get in touch. Full instructions are available via the following post.

Paul Fallon's Running Shorts

Paul Fallon
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Well, regularly, about 2-3 years. I ran a hell of a lot though when I was a teenager, sometimes hitting 70 miles+/week. As a result of this I spent most of my 20s & 30s recovering!

2. Why did you start running?
Because I couldn’t play soccer (actually I couldn’t run very well either as a kid, which shows how bad I was at soccer). Also, to copy my big brother.

Siobhán Cunningham's Running Shorts

Siobhán Cunningham
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
2 years this month (January).

2. Why did you start running?
To accompany a friend who wanted to start Fit4Life.

Brendan Glynn's Running Shorts

BrendanGlynn
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
I started in 1995 so almost 15 years, but was inactive and got fat from 2001 until last year.

2. Why did you start running?
I always loved sport when I was younger, unfortunately due to an injury to my arm I was unable to compete at contact sports, so I took up running, anyone who runs for a period of time can’t help but fall in love with the sport.

Colm O'Máille's Running Shorts

Colm O'Máille - Great Ireland Run - 2009
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
Less than 2.

2. Why did you start running?
It was inevitable!

Michael MacDonnacha's Running Shorts

MichaelMacDonnacha
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
2 years now, but I was always active and fit as I played GAA and basketball.

2. Why did you start running?
Summer of 2007!

Vincent Jordan's Running Shorts

Vincent Jordan
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
14 years, with a recent abeyance.

2. Why did you start running?
I was challenged to race a half marathon three months hence. I had the arrogance and ignorance to say "no problem".

Jane Campbell's Running Shorts

Jane Campbell
1. How long (in years!) have you been running regularly?
13! That’s longer than I thought.

2. Why did you start running?
I was a Physio student; it was a cheap way of keeping fit.

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