Maumean Trail Ray O'Connor is Race Director of the hugely successful Connemara Marathon races. Last weekend he launched a new event to a largely unsuspecting public in the form of a run/trek accross the stunning Maumean Trail in Connemara. Here Ray reports on what seems to have been something really...

1. What running shoes do you train in? Asics Gel Kayano 2. How many miles did you run last week? 45 3. What’s your favourite racing distance? Don’t have one ‘cause I don’t like races. If I were to choose I'd pick an 8k. 4. Where’s you favourite place to train? In the countryside, away from traffic...

1. What shoes do you train in? ASICS 2110, when I can afford them. 2. How many miles did you run last week? 5.2104 miles plus reffed three matches: Intermediate League, Junior B challenge and Minor B championship. All Hurling, of course. All with an increasingly tight left hamstring. 3. What’s your...

In the great tradition of pointless but entertaining questionnaires. Here are twenty irrelevant questions and their eloquent answers bravely fielded by Club Captain John O'Connor. Brace yourself... 1.What shoes do you train in? Usually Nike Pagasus 2.How many miles did you run last week? Amm 10 -...

The Finish Line - Seb Locteau Never Again Without Training - Seb Locteau's Ironman Triathlon report 20 August 2006 ---------------------------------------------------- As you know, I did Kildysart 4miles, Headford 8km, Swinford 4.5 miles, Westport 13 miles and the Streets in 14 days, to see if my...

Old Head Beach Westport Each year in August a small group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers organise a half-marathon race along the County Mayo coastline between the picturesque village of Louisburg and the neighboring town of Westport. The race is held in order to raise funds for the...