Motivation and The Attribution Theory
To motivate an athlete it is helpful for coaches to understand their athletes’ perception of events. The reasons which an athlete will attribute...
So You Want to Time Qualify for Major Marathons?
For most people, their bucket lists are filled with things like skydiving, or the seven wonders of the world. But for runners, it might...
Tight Hamstrings
In this article, I will address the subject of tight hamstrings rather than an injured or sprained hamstring. I have found tight hamstrings to...
‘I Promise, I’ll never do a full IRONMAN’
Valerie O'Gorman is an active member of Galway Triathlon Club who was one of a team of twenty-three who travelled from the club based...
What I am Going to Eat the Day Before KBC Dublin Marathon
One of the recent lessons I've learned is to not get complacent around running. Prepping for a marathon is essential. 26.2 miles is no...
Avoiding Taper Tantrums Pre KBC Dublin Marathon
It’s the countdown to the KBC Dublin Marathon. Thousands of runners, joggers and walkers from all over the world will descend on our nation’s...
The entertaining principle of Variation
The principle of variation is one of those immoveable tenants of training. None The principle of variation is one of those...
Training Motivation: How to Stay Focused in The Face of COVID-19
Article by Dr. Jane Walsh, Health Psychologist NUI Galway.
In the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, we have witnessed the temporary annihilation of the...
KBC Dublin Marathon Weather Outlook
Weather forecast for KBC Dublin Marathon
According to Met Eireann the outlook for the weather for the KBC Dublin Marathon on Sunday looks mostly dry...
Change in Lottery Entry Process for KBC Dublin Marathon 2020
Lottery Entry Process for KBC Dublin Marathon 2020
The Dublin Marathon organisers are aware of the concern caused by the changes to the entry process...
