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RTÉ News
05-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- RTÉ News
Sole mates - a Dublin alternative to online dating
Although online dating is one of the most popular ways to find a partner, singles in Dublin are ditching the apps and are instead hitting the pavements in the hopes of finding their perfect match at their next run. One run club in particular has been helping to bridge the gap by organising monthly single runs, giving young to middle-aged adults a unique and active way to meet. Samantha and Eoin Keating, founders of "Your Friend, My Friend", launched their 'Singles Run Club' in Dublin last September. What started as a casual way for singles to mingle after work on Wednesday evenings in Ranelagh, quickly took off, leading to the addition of Sunday morning runs in Rathmines and eventually making its way to Cork and Galway cities. Samantha believes that their 'Singles Run Club' gives participants an opportunity to forge genuine connections with like-minded people. "It's a great way to start your morning, it just brings together people who are into fitness, taking care of their health and then after they get to have a chat, have a coffee, have a few healthy snacks or on Wednesdays we have pizza and pints. "If you meet somebody that you fancy and you don't get a chance to ask them for their number, we can connect them for you. So it's a great way to meet someone and there's no pressure on it," she said. Samantha adds that "even if you don't meet somebody romantically you get your run in, you get your coffee in the morning, you've formed this great community of people, which is always fantastic." For some run club participants, common ways of dating such as going to nightclubs, bars, or using dating apps, are no longer appealing. Which is why runners like Frances and Chris are looking for a healthier way to meet their special someone. "I think you're more likely to meet somebody doing an activity like running, hiking, yeah events like that, something different, rather than using the apps. "The apps - God - you don't know what you'd get off these apps nowadays," joked Frances. "I was using dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and they just didn't work. I'm not really into drinking so much. I feel like it's a commitment, if you want to go out you need to drink, so I was tired of that," Chris explained. "I found this [run club] by scrolling on Instagram and I was like 'Oh that's interesting, 5 kilometres - you're going to sweat, you're going to meet someone'". Although Chris says he hasn't yet found the one, he believes the Singles Run Club has proven to be successful for him, both romantically and platonically. "I've been lucky three times, it has been working for me, but it's also nice to meet other people. I'm always up for the fun." While the majority of runners are hoping to swap out their solo runs for a long term running partner, Amy, one of the club's newest members, believes that forming new friendships is just as much of a win. "For me, it's just to step out of my comfort zone and to get to socialise with people again. If I do meet somebody special then great, but I feel like I'm not aiming for that and even if it's just finding friends I feel like it would be really nice." As they singles hit the ground running and decide to swipe left on virtual connections, it seems that these Dublin singles may just find their perfect 'sole mate' at the finish line of their next run.
News.com.au
01-08-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
‘World first' Virgin Active wellness gym lands in Bondi
Welcome to You Got This, weekly fitness series featuring stories and ideas from real women who've experienced it all. One of Australia's most boujee gym chains has just taken things a step further, with the opening of its first ever global wellness club. Virgin Active Bondi Westfield opened its doors on Monday, marking a new era of wellness, with the club being the first of its type from the brand. About the club The facility boasts high-end machinery, as well as a cafe that serves wraps, salads, pancakes, smoothies and juices made to order. There are spaces to work on your laptop, before heading into the cardio and weights room. One of the biggest drawcards to the facility is its recovery zones, which includes a hydrotherapy spa, cold plunge, heated recovery slab, Finnish sauna and an infra-red sauna. Another zone features compression boots and trigger point therapy tools. Health services include massage therapy, physiotherapy and personal training. But, the big winner for me was the fact the gym offers tower pilates — not something that is widely offered in Sydney. It has five different types of reformer tower classes — align, foundation, athletic, recovery and reformer mat. Other classes on offer are the lunch time Lift Club and Run Club. The gym's Run Club sees members meet at the facility, warm up together and then run three, five or seven kilometres alongside some of Bondi's best routes. The class is open to all abilities. Members of Virgin Active Bondi Westfield are also welcome to visit other clubs to take part in Cycle, Boxing, HIIT, Yoga and other classes. 'We're thrilled to officially open our doors and welcome Sydneysiders into a new era of wellness,' said Dean Kowarski, CEO of Virgin Active. 'This is not just a gym – it's a destination where people can work out, unwind, refuel, work, connect with others, and take care of their full wellbeing in a truly beautiful and uplifting space.' Road test I was lucky enough to be invited to a media event at the club, offered to trial the gym's facilities — including a class. If you've paid any attention to this column, you'll know how much I love my reformer pilates so it was of to Tower I went. It's a style of pilates I've only done a handful of times. Walking into the space, there were a fair amount of reformer beds, meaning it was a bit of a bigger class. However you were a smidge closer to the person next to you. The beds and towers were all new, and super easy to use. It's always awkward when you're scrambling to figure out the spring system if it's a machine you're unfamiliar with. The class was fabulous — there were challenges but parts that make you feel good about yourself. It was probably one of my favourite classes I have done in the name of this column. I don't always feel the best when I step into the gym — I feel like I don't look like a person that can handle the gym. I can never run as fast or kick my leg as high. But, the instructor was so beyond kind and welcoming to every single person there — including myself. It just made the whole experience that much better. She remembered everyone's names, after only meeting them for a moment, and was super encouraging. There was no shame around needing to take a break or needing to find an alternative moment if you were struggling. I feel like that is still relatively rare in the fitness industry, and so this automatically made it a positive visit for me. I didn't get a chance to try out the recovery zones, just because of timings, but the entire facility was beautiful, calm and peaceful. I couldn't fault a single thing and it's definitely a space I'd like to come back to. What's the price tag? There are two memberships on offer — a one-month member ship or a 12-month membership. Both cost $99 a week. There is a casual visit option available, that will set you back $75 and can just be organised through the front desk. Only Virgin Active Bondi Westfield members have access to the club, with members from other clubs needing to upgrade their membership to attend. However Virgin Active Bondi Westfield members can attend other clubs.
Irish Examiner
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Rhasidat Adeleke to miss National Track and Field Championships to 'continue recovery'
Rhasidat Adeleke will miss this weekend's National Track and Field Championships in Santry. The 22-year-old Dubliner was not among the entries when the deadline closed on Sunday night and Athletics Ireland have confirmed today that the Dubliner will bypass the event 'as she continues to focus on recovery following recent race exertions.' A question to Adeleke's management team on Monday about the specific reason for her absence was not answered, with Athletics Ireland stating she was 'disappointed not to be defending her national 100m title this weekend.' Last year, she proved the star attraction at Morton Stadium, with several thousand fans watching her power to victory in an Irish 100m record of 11.13. However, she hasn't been at the same level yet this year. The quickest of her three 400m outings is the 50.42 she ran in Oslo last month, which puts her 25th on the top lists for 2025 and is well down on the Irish record of 49.07 that she ran in last year's European final. Adeleke was back in Dublin last week, appearing at a Run Club event at DCU for one of her sponsors. It's not unusual for star names to skip nationals while preparing for major championships, with some A-list athletes usually absent each year. However, athletes require dispensation from selectors to do so. Athletics Ireland's selection policy for September's World Championships in Tokyo states that dispensation requests 'will ONLY be granted for medical reasons and/or exceptional circumstances', adding that 'in the case of genuine illness or injury; all medical claims will be verified by AAI's medical team.' It states that dispensation approval is at the 'sole discretion of the selectors and will only be granted to athletes in exceptional circumstances.' A slew of other star names will be in action in Santry, with Kate O'Connor, Mark English, Sarah Lavin, Sharlene Mawdsley, Sarah Healy, Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Andrew Coscoran and Sophie O'Sullivan among the Olympians on the entry lists. Adeleke bypassed the nationals in 2023 when she was undergoing treatment for a niggle and went on to finish fourth in the world 400m final in Budapest. In 2022, she won the national 100m title in 11.68 while in 2021, she won gold in the 100m and silver over 200m. Her most recent competitive outing was at the London Diamond League on 19 July, where she ran a season's best to finish fourth in the 200m in 22.52. Both days of action at the nationals will be streamed on the Athletics Ireland YouTube Channel, with live coverage on RTÉ Two from 5-7.30pm on Sunday. Day tickets cost €15 with a special two-day ticket available for €25, while U-16s go free.
Irish Independent
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Rhasidat Adeleke to miss National Track and Field Championships
The 22-year-old Dubliner was not among the entries when the deadline closed on Sunday night and Athletics Ireland have confirmed today that the Dubliner will bypass the event 'as she continues to focus on recovery following recent race exertions.' A question to Adeleke's management team on Monday about the specific reason for her absence was not answered, with Athletics Ireland stating she was 'disappointed not to be defending her national 100m title this weekend.' Last year, she proved the star attraction at Morton Stadium, with several thousand fans watching her power to victory in an Irish 100m record of 11.13. However, she hasn't been at the same level yet this year. The quickest of her three 400m outings is the 50.42 she ran in Oslo last month, which puts her 25th on the top lists for 2025 and is well down on the Irish record of 49.07 that she ran in last year's European final. Adeleke was back in Dublin last week, appearing at a Run Club event at DCU for one of her sponsors. It's not unusual for star names to skip nationals while preparing for major championships, with some A-list athletes usually absent each year. However, athletes require dispensation from selectors to do so. Athletics Ireland's selection policy for September's World Championships in Tokyo states that dispensation requests 'will ONLY be granted for medical reasons and/or exceptional circumstances', adding that 'in the case of genuine illness or injury; all medical claims will be verified by AAI's medical team.' It states that dispensation approval is at the 'sole discretion of the selectors and will only be granted to athletes in exceptional circumstances.' A slew of other star names will be in action in Santry, with Kate O'Connor, Mark English, Sarah Lavin, Sharlene Mawdsley, Sarah Healy, Sophie Becker, Phil Healy, Andrew Coscoran and Sophie O'Sullivan among the Olympians on the entry lists. Adeleke bypassed the nationals in 2023 when she was undergoing treatment for a niggle and went on to finish fourth in the world 400m final in Budapest. In 2022, she won the national 100m title in 11.68 while in 2021, she won gold in the 100m and silver over 200m. Her most recent competitive outing was at the London Diamond League on 19 July, where she ran a season's best to finish fourth in the 200m in 22.52. Both days of action at the nationals will be streamed on the Athletics Ireland YouTube Channel, with live coverage on RTÉ Two from 5-7.30pm on Sunday. Day tickets cost €15 with a special two-day ticket available for €25, while U-16s go free.
Tom's Guide
03-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Nike Promo Codes in July 2025
Nike offers its members free delivery for orders over $50, or $5 shipping fees for any order below this total. If you are not a member, you can get free shipping when you spend $75 or more, otherwise you'll be charged an $8 shipping fee. Yes, if you're in full-time education, whether that's college, school or university, you can save 10% on your orders with the Nike student discount. You can see how to find the best Nike student deals here on Tom's Guide. The Nike Refurbished website features a range of like-new shoes that you can buy at discounted prices. You'll find pairs with slight wear or cosmetic damage at reduced prices. If you can look past minor marks or scratches, you'll save up to 20% off your next purchase. Nike customers have 60 days to return items if they're not 100% happy (except for items purchased from the Clearance section, which are not eligible for return). If you are a member, returns are free of charge. Non-members will need to cover the cost of their return shipping. Watch out for Nike Sales: Nike runs sales throughout the year where they offer up to 50% off items across their range. Keep an eye out for new additions in the sale section, which is updated regularly, especially around holidays like Christmas & Black Friday. Save with Nike professional discounts: It's not just students who can save on their footwear. Nike also offers a 10% discount to first responders & military personnel. You'll need to verify your professional status with a valid military or healthcare email address to be sent your Nike promo codes, which you can do from their website. Sign up for a Nike Membership: Nike offers a free membership program with a host of benefits. You can sign up via the Nike membership page. 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