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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...

Dragon Boat Racer Beth Trevenen wins best masters performance in the Sportscover Clubbies award

May 6, 2020 - Sport

Dedicated Albany Dragon Boat Club member Beth Trevenen was recently recognised in the Sportscover Clubbies 2020 Awards, claiming the best masters performance category. The 83-year-old was one of 80 finalists selected over eight categories from an...

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...

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...