Will you take part in this year's VIRTUAL Dublin Marathon and raise vital funds for St James's Hospital?   This year's KBC Dublin Marathon is a virtual event taking place on the October bank holiday weekend. Runners, participating with their smartphone, can complete the distances safely in their local area and will be supported by
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This September, we will be taking a team to take on the Portuguese Camino and we want you to join us!   The Camino Portugues became an extremely popular route when the country gained its independence – way back in the 12th Century. Today, some believe it to be the route richest in cultural and
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Camino Challenge   Now that dust has settled and the blisters have hopefully healed, we wanted to say a huge thank you to our amazing group that took on our 2019 Camino to Rome walking challenge in October. Stories were shared, laughs were had and friends were made as we made our way from the
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Camino Challenge   This October, we will be taking a team to take on the last section of the Via Francigena and we would love you to join us.   From the attractive medieval town of Viterbo, with an entire district dedicated to the pilgrim, to the ancient Etruscan roads, to the Roman amphitheatre of
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CAMINO DE SANTIAGO 2017   Join us on the spectacular Portuguese Coastal route of the Camino de Santiago and help raise funds for St James’s Hospital.   The Camino Portugues or "Portuguese Way" spans from Lisbon to Santiago. It is a rewarding challenge that will bring you through some of the most stunning scenery in
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Neven Maguire, Target Lung Cancer Ambassador, shares some of his recipes with us.   Wild Mushroom Soup "Mushroom soup made from wild mushrooms has the most extraordinary, intense flavour. I find they actually make the best soup when they are a few days old and have darkened a bit, so snatch up any that are just past
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Neven Maguire, Target Lung Cancer Ambassador, shares some of his healthy recipes with us in the run up to his Food Festival in aid of Target Lung Cancer in Clontarf Castle on September 1st.   Carrot and Cumin Soup Neven says that "this is a great soup to make on a cold winter evening when
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Neven Maguire, Target Lung Cancer Ambassador, shares some of his healthy recipes with us. This one is perfect for Pancake Tuesday!   Hotcakes with Mango, Banana Sauté “These nifty little hotcakes are as light as a feather and can be made in the time it takes to heat the frying pan!” Neven says, adding: “You could
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Neven Maguire, Target Lung Cancer Ambassador, shares some of his healthy recipes with us in the run up to his Food Festival in aid of Target Lung Cancer in Clontarf Castle on September 1st.   Beetroot, Orange, Apple and Pear Juice "Beetroot juice has a distinctly earthy taste that gives a hint of its rich
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Week 2: Carbohydrates – Fuel for Sport   In the coming weeks, we will focus on some dietary changes to help us achieve our goals on the day of the mini-marathon, starting with carbohydrates.   Why do we need carbohydrates? Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in our diets and therefore the main fuel source
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