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We know that the situation, around the world at the moment feels a little bit strange for everyone, and it feels as though normal life has been put on hold indefinitely. Maybe previously, we’ve all taken for granted just how fortunate we are to be able to conquer legendary climbs, run through the streets of iconic cities, and experience amazing events and adventures across the globe. We think that staying positive, and looking back at the good times we’ve had is a brilliant reminder that things will get better, and the good times will return in the future. Last week, we asked to see your favourite #FINISHLINETHROWBACK; a picture from an event you’ve either completed or been to previously. We’ve absolutely loved seeing these, it’s been refreshing to see our community share some of the amazing experiences that they’ve had. Thanks to everyone who sent in a photo or tagged us in a social media post. Here’s some of our favourites….. Dear @sportstoursint my wife & I celebrated our 20

So your local pool is shut, and your local sports shop is all out of home training equipment. Sound familiar? In recent weeks steepers, spin bikes, dumbbells, resistance bands and any other home gym equipments have been flying off the shelves at an alarming rate. But, you don’t always need all the latest gear and gadgets to get a good workout, infact, sometimes you don’t need anything at all! So, before you resort to practicing your technique in the bath; take a look at our guide to 5 body weight only exercises brought to you by one of our very own, Megan, who is a qualified personal trainer and also a qualified swim instructor. These exercises are sure to help keep your fitness coming on swimmingly this year! So you’ve got press-ups and squats . That’s great! But what about cardio… DAY 3 Burpees HOW. OK, OK, i can hear the groans already! But, when it comes to limited space, maximum impact exercises the burpee is BOSS! The burpee, in 1 single move, gives us an all over body, str

Sports Tours International Launch a BRAND NEW Partnership with SPOK’D Sports Tours International are delighted to announce a BRAND NEW partnership with SPOK’D. This is a flexible online cycling coaching app, that, we believe, will really help you stay active at home and take your future event preparation to the next level.         ; Click on the video above for a further insight into SPOK’D. SPOK’D was created from the minds of former Rapha Condor pro rider Richard Lang, and Olympic medallist and British cycling coach Chris Newton. SPOK’D offers you specific and adaptable training, designed to fit in around real life. It utilizes your personal performance data and takes into account your goals (i.e. the event you’re training for) and availability to train. SPOK’D ensures you’re doing the right training to align with what you want to achieve. It adjusts based on real data such as planned workload vs completed workload, how your training is feeling, your energy levels and,

So your local pool is shut, and your local sports shop is all out of home training equipment. Sound familiar? In recent weeks steepers, spin bikes, dumbbells, resistance bands and any other home gym equipments have been flying off the shelves at an alarming rate. But, you don’t always need all the latest gear and gadgets to get a good workout, infact, sometimes you don’t need anything at all! So, before you resort to practicing your technique in the bath; take a look at our guide to 5 body weight only exercises brought to you by one of our very own, Megan, who is a qualified personal trainer and also a qualified swim instructor. These exercises are sure to help keep your fitness coming on swimmingly this year. Yesterday you mastered the perfect press-up. That’s great! Now for the next move… DAY 2 Squats  HOW Start with the feet shoulder width apart and toes turned slightly outwards. Slowly bend the knees and drop the hips, lowering the body down. You should keep your weight back,

A Message From Sports Tours International CEO Chris Bird;  Sports Tours International was founded in 1973, by the Irish international marathon runner Vince Reagan. Vince taught us all, that above all else, we must give our customers as many opportunities to have an experience of a lifetime as possible. 47 years later, we continue to follow those wise words handed down by Vince. Today, as the world faces a health crisis, and collectively we face an unprecedented disruption of all of our lives, families, businesses and services; we at Sports Tours International, Club La Santa UK & Ireland, Sports Travel International Ireland, Sports Tours International France, Freewheel Holidays, and Whereabouts Holidays are continuing to work, remotely, but with the same due care and attention as we would on any normal day. Our focus is firmly fixed on you, our customers. We are here to answer questions, advise on changes to your holidays, ensure you know your rights, and to make available all

So your local pool is shut, and your local sports shop is all out of home training equipment. Sound familiar? In recent weeks steepers, spin bikes, dumbbells, resistance bands and any other home gym equipments have been flying off the shelves at an alarming rate. But, you don’t always need all the latest gear and gadgets to get a good workout, infact, sometimes you don’t need anything at all! So, before you resort to brushing up your breaststroke in the bath; take a look at our guide to 5 body weight only exercise, that are sure to keep your fitness coming on swimmingly this year. Day 1 – Press-Ups HOW Press- ups, or push- ups as you might otherwise know them, is an exercise which involves an exercise in lying facing the floor with your back straight, and raising your body onto your hands and toes by pressing down on the hands and extending your arms. A regression of the press-up would be to a modified press-up,  with the knees lowered to the floor. However, when doing this regr

Today, March 20 th 2020, is International Day of Happiness for 2020. At this current time of global crisis, it seems  that days such as today are particularly important. It is vital to be positive; to be hopeful; to look forward to the better times to come, and to remember that they WILL come. The world of sports is no stranger to adversity. Anyone who has ever trained for a running, cycling or triathlon event will be all too aware of the ups and downs of race preparation. From inclement weather, to illness and injury, and even, as we are facing now, event cancellations and postponements. Our community, the active community, never ceases to amaze us with its tenacity. The power of the human spirit, the drive, the determination and dedication from athletes of every level. The need to get to the finish line, no matter what, has fascinated and inspired the world for centuries. The greatest power of sport is the power to unify. Two people from opposite sides of the planet can be brou

Among the runners at the 2019 KBC Dublin Marathon was Sports Tours International’s own CEO, Chris Bird. Chris had first been inspired to run, when his father Paddy (who himself hailed from Crumlin) called him a ‘lazy little bugger’.  Only a matter of weeks later, he completed his first marathon, in Stockport, in 4 hours 25 minutes, and Chris says to this day, that one line, delivered so casually by his father; “When I look back to that evening, in 1981, when my dad said I was lazy, I think of how that moment ignited something in me to run a marathon. I also remember my dad always saying to me, no matter what I had achieved, that he thought I could do even better. Those words and that marathon set me up for life.” So, it seemed obvious to Chris, when he decided to once again don his trainers, and after a break of 30 years run a marathon. As he would be doing it to raise money for the Alzheimer Society in the UK and Ireland, in memory of his father and in honour of his father’s own bat

In the almost 50 years since Sports Tours International was founded, both spectating and participation in sporting activity has undergone somewhat of a revolution. Society now better understands the benefits, physically , emotionally , and even economically of active lifestyles. Here at Sports Tours International we have been at the very forefront of the change, since it began. Some people like to watch, others are driven to get involved, but whatever your preference, at Sports Tours International, we’ve got you covered. Whether your staff, your customers, or your special guests prefer to participate, or enjoy the comfort of hospitality; whether they want to take part for pure enjoyment, or for the good of others, as part of an effort to raise money for charity, we can make it happen. We have experience at the world’s leading sporting events, and can even offer access to specialised training facilities/camps. Sports Tours International is Europe’s leading independent sports travel c