Michael Hennessy
Last updated 02:54am Monday 23rd April 2012 EST
About Michael Hennessy
Michael is a passionate recreational runner and outdoor sports enthusiast, the Director of OUTFIT health + fitness and the Senior Exercise Specialist. With an exercise science degree, personal training and athletics coaching certifications Michael is experienced and passionate about exercise, especially endurance sports. Michael has worked in the fitness industry for over 15years and also lectures for Fitnation (Cert III & Cert IV) and is a First Aid trainer for Medilife. Some of his favourite events & runs include the Woodford to Glenbrook (Oaks trail), The North Face 100, Sydney Running Festival marathons & half marathons, Canberra Marathon, OXFAM Trailwalker, and cruisy coastal runs, as well as some great TEVA & AROC adventure races in NSW & ACT. Contact Michael via www.outfithealth.com.au or on 0412 316 916.
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Kenyan runners dominate the London Marathon
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Mon, 23 Apr 2012 02:542012 London Marathon champions Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany, both of Kenya, stake their claims for Olympic favourites with impressive wins.
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Boston Marathon Elites feel the heat
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:28Kenyan's again dominated the Boston Marathon, while the 30 degree heat slowed winning times by 9mins in both the men's and women's races. Wesley Korir & Sharon Cherop are the 2012 champions
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24hr countdown til the Boston marathon
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:54The final 24hrs can be crucial for the marathon. While all the training is well and truly over, the last minute preparation is all important for a successful race. 24hrs to go…...
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2012 Boston Marathon: Race Preview
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:22On the 16th April 2012, 25,000 athletes will line up for the race of their lives in the 116th Boston Marathon. The eyes of the world will once again focus on the Africans and other elites runners...
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Soak It Up
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:16Running has universal appeal and is the exercise of choice for millions around the world. But as soon as the heavens open a lot of people think it's a good excuse to stay in doors. Soak it up!
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Tokyo No Party for Gebrselassie
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:13Haile Gebrselassie finished fourth behind Kenyan Michael Kipyego, Japan's Arata Fujiwara and Ugandan Stephen Kiprotich in an exciting finish to the 2012 Tokyo Marathon.
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Will the greatest rise again?
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00Haile Gebrselassie will fight for a spot in the Ethiopian team for the 2012 London Olympics as he races his final marathon before the Olympics this weekend in Tokyo. Can the champion rise again?
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Soak it up...
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:56Make the most of your run, regardless of the weather... Running has universal appeal and is the exercise of choice for millions around the world because of its versatility & simplicity. Whether it’s through forests & parks, ...
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Record Breaking Ultra runner Shona Stephenson
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:55The GNW 100 is one of Australia's toughest races. We caught up with the womens record holder Shona Stephenson.
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2011 - The fastest year ever!
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Posted in General by Michael Hennessy Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:56Course records have been broken in all 5 World Marathon Majors (London, Boston, Chicago, Berlin & New York) in 2011, including a new marathon WR. Are we closing in on the sub 2-hour marathon?
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