Health and Wellbeing

How Masters sport helped decathlete Chris Holloman find his road to recovery

May 20, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

Decathlete Chris Holloman describes the last 20 years of his life as a “rollercoaster ride.” He’s overcome many hardships, and now the 46-year-old has his sights set on the 2021 World Masters Games in Japan. We spoke to Chris about his...

Nigel’s 20th Belfast marathon is a walk around his Belfast house

May 6, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

Sunday 3rd May was due to have been one of the first Belfast Marathons run on a Sunday, until the annual event was cancelled due to the coronavirus lockdown. But a man who has run in the event 19 times decided to substitute the official race...

104-year-old Man Kaur continues to #StayActive during lockdown, preparing for Kansai 2021

May 6, 2020 - Health and Wellbeing , News Kansai 2021

We’re all stuck at home right now because of the coronavirus, but recently our team received wonderful news from India. Man Kaur, a 104 year old athlete, is continuing her WMG Kansai 2021 training as she stays active at home on her Punjabi...

Joyce Smith on winning first two London Marathons nearly 40 years ago as mother of two and running again in her 80s

April 27, 2020 - Events , Health and Wellbeing

Exclusive interview: Joyce Smith won first two editions of London Marathon women's race in '81 and '82 when she was a mum of two in her 40s. Joyce Smith’s motivation has never stemmed from any particular desire to alter perception; it has always...

Patricia Baker is back breaking World Records following a 20-year break from cycling

April 15, 2020 - Events , Sport , Health and Wellbeing

Patricia Baker established multiple track-cycling records in her age group after taking a 20-year break from racing. Patricia Baker has had a busy few months. In August, the 80-year-old track cyclist and great-grandmother of five became the oldest...

How Masters are coping with Covid-19

April 3, 2020 - Community , Health and Wellbeing

As Covid-19 continues to spread, the Masters community have rallied together to support each other through this challenging time. From messages of support, to home workouts and challenges, our community have taken to social media to share their...

Resistance training for Masters: How to stay fit at home during Coronavirus

March 25, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

Self-isolation is helping manage the spread of the coronavirus, but is it helping our physical and mental health? At this challenging time, it’s important we protect our wellbeing by remaining active at home. Maybe you're trying to hold onto your...

Female masters marathoners are the new cohort of elites

March 24, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

F40-44 was one of the most competitive age groups at the NYC marathon. If you were a woman hoping to crack the top three in your age group at the New York City marathon, and you’re between the ages of 40 and 44, it was going to be a big ask. In...

Cranberry resident Janet McDonough a master at swimming

March 24, 2020 - Health and Wellbeing

Back in 1976, Janet McDonough was a pioneer of sorts. It was a time when women athletes, refusing to be ignored by universities, were given an equal opportunity to earn sports scholarships. Title IX saw to this. A decorated Gateway High School...

What advice would you give to your younger self?

March 4, 2020 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

Masters athletes and sporting greats share the advice they would give to their younger self.   Masters athletes around the world continue to prove that when it comes to sport, age has no limits. Our fantastic community of athletes are...