Derval O'Rourke

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Derval O'Rourke: Adeleke an incredible talent, but not the finished product

Aug 9, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

The time for talking is done. The time for speculating is done. The time for giving your opinion is done. For when it comes to Rhasidat Adeleke, everyone has had something to say these past two years. In athletics, and in sport in general, we love to talk about talent. We love to speculate where that talent might end up and could it ascend to the ultimate of an Olympic podium.
Derval O'Rourke: What ‘failing’ to qualify for my first Olympic Games taught me

Aug 6, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

I was recently scrolling through Instagram and a video came up of someone talking about failure. The video caught my attention because it was an athlete explaining that they had ‘failed’ to qualify for the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024. The athlete was Irish weightlifter Thammy Nguyen. She is an incredible athlete and someone I was hoping to see compete in Paris.
Derval O'Rourke: 10 healthy tips for summer living - and my Chicken Caprese recipe

May 24, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

The greatest athletes in the world are doing their final preparation before they put on their national team gear, and take their positions on the biggest stage of all, the Olympic Games. One of the roles I have is as a television pundit for athletics, and this means the summer ahead is a busy one. With that in mind, I’m taking a break from writing for you each week, but fear not, I will be back in September! In the meantime I’m leaving you with 10 wellbeing tips to supercharge your summer.
Derval O'Rourke: Creating our own ‘wellness potions’ - like this simple green smoothie

May 17, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

We all want the magic potion for lifelong health. That potion may not exist but that doesn’t mean that there are not loads of ways to help yourself when it comes to lifelong health. This week I’ll chat about strength training and give simple ways to incorporate it at home. In recipes I’m sharing a greens smoothie that is perfect to supercharge your day. Most of us want to age ‘well’ and when you think about what well means, a good place to start is that you can perform basic functions.
Derval O'Rourke: Savour this Mediterranean salmon and spaghetti

May 10, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

It really is the best time of year to embrace running. Last week I wrote about why it’s a good idea to run 5 kilometres. There are a few common mistakes that most runners make at some point in their training. This week I’ll chat more about running. In recipes, I have a gorgeous salmon and pasta dish that is perfect for a post-run dinner. There is a great quote that says, ‘If you’re making mistakes it means you’re trying’, and that really applies to running.
Derval O'Rourke: How to make my Kung Pao Shrimp with noodles

May 3, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

I recently attended a fun run event, the sun was shining and the atmosphere was brilliant. What impressed me most was the diverse range of people running with different goals, from a dad pushing 2 small children in a buggy to a grandmother out for a jog to a 12-year-old boy wanting to beat his fastest time. This week I’ll try to convince you to run 5 kilometers. Running 5 kilometres is a really good fitness goal.
Derval O'Rourke: Lunches to keep you full of beans - like my three-bean salad

Apr 26, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

One of the best pieces of advice I got years ago was to always pack your own lunch, whether it was going to the office for work or heading on a flight. The advice was from a fantastic chef, and she explained to me her belief that if you are eating lunch, it should be made with the best, tastiest and healthiest ingredients you have.
Derval O'Rourke: 'I’m my own worst enemy when it comes to disconnecting'

Apr 19, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

The nature of my work is that I can do it almost anywhere. I can write this column from a moving train, sitting at my kitchen table, in an airport waiting for a flight or parked in the car doing the school pick-up. Like most people there is a big chunk of my work that can be done ‘remotely’ and is very ‘flexible’. A large percentage of what I work on is done on a laptop or phone and I need good wifi and the ability to concentrate to get my tasks done.
Derval O'Rourke: Failure isn't the end of our goals - and my stuffed-peppers recipe

Apr 12, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for about 10 minutes, untilsoftened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the mince, soy sauce, tomato purée and chopped tomatoes and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, place the pepper halves on an ovenproof dish and bake for about 12 minutes, being careful not to burn them. Carefully remove the peppers from the oven and spoon the cooked mince into them.
Derval O'Rourke: Breathtaking Irish landscapes to visit with grab-and-go snacks

Apr 5, 2024 | irishexaminer.com | Derval O'Rourke

I spent years travelling around the world. I would go from country to country competing in athletics. Sometimes I would see loads while really getting a feel for a country or city and at other times I would only see an airport, hotel and running track. What traveling did for me was make me love an adventure, finding new places and experiencing something different. But what it also did was give me a deep appreciation for Ireland, for the landscape and how the country can be incredibly breathtaking.