‘Social media often shows athletes as the leanest version of themselves, but that’s not always the best’Galway 800m runner Emma Moore is hoping to build on her return to form at the National indoors after finding a balance to compete with RED syndromeEmma Moore of the Galway City Harriers will be hoping to boost her chances of qualifying for the World Indoors when she competes in the 800m at the 123.ie National Indoor Championships in Abbotstown this weekend. Photo: Sam Barnes/SportsfileCathal Dennehy Today at 06:30Among the myriad things that can derail a promising career, under-fuelling is a recidivist offender. Whether it comes about by accident or through a conscious choice to slim down, the result for athletes can often be the same: illness, injury or a regression in race results.

Source: Irish Independent February 28, 2026 14:32 UTC