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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
“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…
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…
1. The week before the Race: During race week, your running mileage should decrease. During the week, include two to three short runs with a few, small pick-ups—short,quick distances that get your legs moving faster and prepare you for the faster tempo of the race—to keep your legs fresh. Two…
