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Fuel to Move – Lucozade Sport at Run Galway Bay
Run Galway Bay is undeniably one of Ireland’s most beautiful and scenic runs. While the scenery and ruggedness of the Wild Atlantic Way will keep you moving, we also need to remember the importance of fuelling, electrolysing and hydrating your run before, during and after the 6th October. Whether you’re…
Cross Country Skier Thomas Westgard Qualifies for Winter Olympics
In a first for Ireland back in October 2017, four cross country skiers took part in the Run Galway Bay Marathon on roller skies adding to the excitement and entertainment of our popular running event in Galway. The four athletes included the Norway based Winter Olympic hopeful Thomas Westgard who’s…
Race Director Ray O’ Connor taking on Marathon Des Sables Peru
He has put in the miles and the gym work along with hours of careful planning. Now Run Galway Bay Race Director, Ray O’Connor is in Peru to take part in what has been described as the ‘toughest footrace on earth’ The Marathon Des Sables Peru. Travelling through the desert,…
Run Galway Bay in 2018
Run Galway Bay 10k, Half Marathon and Marathon is set to return to the shores of Galway Bay on October 6th 2018. The largest multi-distance running event in Galway City attracted a record number of over 3,200 people to the City of the Tribes in 2017 and is expected to…
Run Galway Bay a Run Away Success
Saturday 7th October saw the 15th edition of Run Galway Bay, the largest multi-distance running event in Galway City with more than 3,000 participants undertaking a 10k, Half Marathon or Marathon along the shores of Galway Bay. First to take to the start line were four Irish Cross Country Skiers…
Run Galway Bay Set to Make History as 4,000 runners descend on Galway
This Saturday 7th October will see almost 4,000 runners, joggers and walkers descend on the City of The Tribes for the annual Run Galway Bay which starts and finishes at Nimmo’s Pier, the Claddagh Galway. The event which has gone from strength to strength has been sold out for weeks…
Our Race Director Ray O’Connor
Our Race Director this weekend is Ray O’Connor. To say he knows a thing or two about running is an understatement. Ray is an avid marathon runner with 143 Marathons under his belt to date. He has completed 10 marathons in 10 days twice, ran the Connemara 100 mile race…
Irish Cross Country Skiing Team to Race at Run Galway Bay
For the first time ever on Irish soil, 4 roller skiers will compete in the Marathon at Run Galway Bay this Saturday October 7th heading out just ahead of the main field of runners at 08:30am. The four roller skiers include cross country skier Thomas Maloney Westgaard who is Ireland’s…
How to Boost Core Stability – 3 Primal Moves
“Core” Posture Principles: The “core musculature” is comprised of several groups of muscles including the transversus abdominus, multifidus, diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. These muscles work together to produce maximum stability in the abdominal and lumbar region, as well as coordinate movements of the body A very common cause of…
Dynamic Warm-Up Exercises
The first thing you should do before your run and before your stretches is a dynamic warm up. It is never a good idea to stretch a cold muscle. Stretching a cold muscle can lead to tears in the muscle fibres. Dynamic warm-up exercises (dynamic stretching) involve active movements that…