The Irish Times

Marathon man Gary Thornton wins seven races in seven days

Galway teacher says nothing prepares you for the travelling, flights and lack of sleep

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 18:12

Teacher Gary Thornton triumphs in World Marathon Challenge which lasted seven days

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 15:56

Overheating is a bigger risk than hypothermia, says Irish ultrarunner Richard Donovan

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 18:00

Race held just a few hundred kilometres from the South Pole

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 18:51

Ireland to have full quota of men’s marathon runners for first time since Barcelona 1992

Sun Sept 27 2015 - 13:33

Countdown to next year’s Olympics has begun with distance runners giving their all

Fri Sept 25 2015 - 22:30

You feel a long way from anywhere when running the marathon at the North Pole, so why do people do it?

Tue Apr 01 2014 - 01:00

Novice runner Gary Thornton wins Arctic race in minus 30 degree temperatures

Thu Apr 11 2013 - 14:21