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Former Sawdoctor turned running enthusiast, Johnny Donnelly, is hoping to drum up Kilkenny runners to join him in the 30th running of the Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Marathon this October.

Pasta giants Buitoni have been announced as the new title sponsor of this weekend’s Connemarathon, ensuring that the most spectacular running event in the country has a prestigious backer.

The challenge of running some 60 marathons, and more than 2,000 miles in 43 different countries over four years might be daunting enough for most people, but not for former Sawdoctor Johnny Donnelly who is now calling on Galway runners to join him in the Dublin marathon.

•Bearna Basketball holds its St Stephen’s Day 5k fun run.

The countdown to Ireland’s first Spar European Cross country Championships began this week with the launch of tickets for the event, which can be purchased from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and on www.ticketmaster.ie.

David Huane from Irishtown went to one of the world's top city marathons in Berlin on Sunday with high hopes of running a sub 2hr 50 pb. He had good reason to be optimistic, having run a 82.23an pb two weeks previously in the National Half Marathon championships as a member of Mayo AC's silver medal winning o35 team. However, like fourth time Berlin winner the legendary Haile Gebreselassie, Huane suffered in the latter stages but still finished in 2.57.18, a great time on the day. “I'm not built for sunny climes,” was his philosophical reaction. The temperature in Berlin increased to the low 20s shortly after the 9am start. Hopefully Huane will recover in suitably cooler conditions in the lead up to the Dublin City Marathon in less than five weeks.

The 34th Amsterdam Marathon took place on Sunday October 18. A group of 26 people from all over Ireland, including Barry Gilfillan from Athlone, made the journey to participate in the marathon event in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

The AAI National Marathon Championships were incorporated in the 30th running of the Dublin City Marathon held on Bank Holiday Monday. The atmosphere was tremendous all along the streets of Dublin and Mayo AC runners in their highly visible red and green singlets experienced fantastic support. They ran in teams and as individuals and seven of the 16 athletes won medals - a wonderful haul. But as always, every finisher was a winner.

The AAI National Marathon Championships were incorporated in the 30th running of the Dublin City Marathon held on Bank Holiday Monday. The atmosphere was tremendous all along the streets of Dublin and Mayo AC runners in their highly visible red and green singlets experienced fantastic support. They ran in teams and as individuals and seven of the 16 athletes won medals - a wonderful haul. But as always, every finisher was a winner.

It’s that time of year again, when the nation lets out a deep sigh and resigns to make amends for the indulgences of the festive season. If you’re considering new year resolutions, then why not make a resolution to run the 31st Dublin Marathon on October 25?