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Running seven marathons on seven continents in under five days is more than just turning up at a starting line and taking off, as you can see from this pictorial guide to Richard Donovan’s world record in aid of GOAL.

Galway ultra-runner, Richard Donovan, is attempting to become the first person to run seven marathons in seven continents in under five days, all in aid of GOAL's efforts to alleviate the suffering of people affected by famine and drought in the Horn of Africa.

Having being selected to represent Co Westmeath in the Spar Spartan Challenge Lisa Kiernan from Mullingar completed the National Lottery Dublin Marathon on the Hallowe’en Bank Holiday Monday in five hours and 42 minutes..

When the trees are almost bare, and starry starry nights and frosty mornings return, it must be time for Hollymount Road Races. Yes, the 46th version of this legendary Annual International event takes place next Sunday, November 13. There will be three races around the familiar testing 3k circuit. Many famous names in Irish athletics have done battle here over the years and once again a top class field is expected from clubs around the province and further afield, as well as the traditional coachload from the Liverpool area.

Local man Jonny Walsh was selected to represent Kilkenny in the Spar Spartan Challenge on the Halloween Bank holiday.

A six-hour cycleathon will take place in the Galway Shopping Centre this Saturday as part of a marathon fundraising effort for local heart charity Croí.

•The South Galway Athletic Club is hosting a workshop next month to help runners new to distance running. The workshop which takes place on October 7 in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, will co•The South Galway Athletic Club is hosting a workshop next month to help runners new to distance running. The workshop which takes place on October 7 in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, will cover various topics, including a presentation on nutrition for endurance running by Maria Keane MA,sports dietitian; a questions and answers session with former Irish marathon champion Michael O'Connor and massage therapist Ian Egan, and a presentation by a running specialist on gait analysis, to ensure runners are wearing the correct footwear. For further information contact club secretary Margaret Walsh at [email protected].

The Athlone 3/4 marathon is taking place on Sunday October 2. With over 500 people anticipated to take part, benefitting charity Irish Wheelchair Association are looking forward to a great day out. The Athlone 3/4 marathon is a fantastic Dublin City Marathon preparation event. It’s four weeks before the city event and provides an ideal stepping stone from the half-marathon distance. Ireland’s only 3/4 marathon route is 19.664 miles and starts and finishes at the Glasson Hotel and Golf Club. The course takes in magnificent lakeside views around Lough Ree, quiet country roads, and local historical sites.

The Galway City Council is proposing to close a number of roads to traffic to facilitate the Galway Bay Half-Marathon and 10K Race.

A Shantalla man will undertake a 500 mile solo trek in Spain next month to raise funds for the local heart and stroke charity Croi.