Note that the standard entry closing date for the National Senior Track & Field Championships is this Wednesday,19th July.
The two day event takes place at the Morton Stadium on the 29th & 30th July. Link to Provisional timetable only below. (this may change)
GCH athletes can enter through their Senior club Competition Secretary by this Wednesday 19th July, before 6pm.
https://www.athleticsireland.ie/downloads/events-timetable/National_Senior_Championships_Timetable_2023.pdf
GCH Intro Night – Meet the Running Club
Introduction evening for new and potential members of Galway City Harriers Athletics Club.
We would like to invite new and potential members to come along to meet some of our members and hear more about what we do in Galway City Harriers.
We are Galway’s largest running Club and have members from beginners to olympic athletes running 100m to 100km so there is something for everyone.
Date and Time
Fri, 10 March 2023,
19:30 – 21:00 GMT
Location
Galway Bay Hotel
Salthill Road Lower H91 W295 Galway
Get information on the different training sessions we offer and how we can help you to reach your goals whether it is your first 5K or a sub 3 hour marathon.
Fit4Life Recreational Running, Coached Speed Sessions, Track Sessions, Marathon Training, Cross Country, Track Running, Social Events, training camps and volunteering with the Club.
There will some discounted Club gear on sale also, so existing members are welcome to come and grab a bargain and offer their tips and advice to our new members.
Marathon Mania – Friday 24th February
Race Stories, Training, Tips & Advice, Q&A
GCH Coach and Marathon Runners share their stories and advice at Marathon Mania on Friday 24th February.
We are really looking forward to hearing some of our brilliant GCH marathon runners share their marathon stories and experiences, tips and advice. With so many people running marathons this year it will be great to get ideas of what works and what doesn’t.
Date and Time
Fri, 24 February 2023,
19:30 – 21:30 GMT
Location
Galway Bay Hotel
Salthill Road Lower H91 W295 Galway
If you are running a marathon in 2023, you are welcome to come along and learn from GCH marathon runners who will be sharing their experiences on running 26.2 miles (and beyond!)
Whether you are running the Dublin City Marathon for the first time or are a seasoned marathon runner chasing sub 3 hours or a PB we will have stories that you will want to hear.
Louis Coyne – Ultra Marthon Runner
Abigail Colleran – Smashed her PB in Dublin Marathon
Tony O Connor – Sub 3 hour marathon runner
Neasa De Burca – Winner Limerick Marathon 2022
Jerome Debize – Ultra Runner and Marathon Coach
There will be a Q&A where you will get the chance to ask the questions that you may not be able to get answer to online.
Entry is free but you must pre-book your spot.
Registration for 2023 now open for new and returning members!
GCH Membership is now open for 2023. We would love to welcome back all our members who have registered with us over the past few years. Lots of sessions during the week so there is something for every level of runner. So whether you are just starting or hoping to run a 5K or marathon PB we would love you to join us.
Galway City Harriers welcomes members across all ages and all disciplines. Our Club members benefit from access to our training sessions, and there are plenty of opportunities to compete for the club, from beginners up to international level.
We use the Athletics Ireland on-line registration and payment system which will make the registration process smooth and secure.
Fit4Life queries: gchfit4life@gmail.com
Senior Member queries: gchmembership@gmail.com
Strength & Conditioning Sessions 2023 – Jan/Feb
New Block – Evening S&C Sessions: Start Monday 23rd January to Monday the 24th of February – 5 weeks.
This block will run from Monday the 23rd January to Monday the 27th of February. The block is 5 weeks long and will consist of only Monday sessions.
The in-person sessions will be held in the Pavilion in Dangan (Dangan Sports Centre).
The Pavilion is closed on February 6th, so it will be 2 weeks, a week off, then 3 weeks again.
Mondays –
Initial 2 weeks – 23rd, and 30th, of January
Off – 6th February
Final 3 weeks – 13th, 20th and 27th of February
Each session will be approximately 45 minutes in length. Monday’s session will be starting at 8.10pm. This is to give me time to set up for the online.
These sessions are open to anyone, not just runners, but the sessions will be tailored towards getting stronger, more robust for running and exercising and general injury prevention. If you own or have access to equipment then great bring it along. If not do not worry just bring with you anything at all you can that can add an extra challenge to the workout. Examples of this could be a bag pack full of clothes or books or a mixture, a bag of potatoes etc.
The sessions will be both online and in person and as before they will be recorded for anyone who can’t make the session at the time. The tickets for the session will be broken into online only or both online and in person. This means even for those who attend in person the recording will be made available for future use.
For Online Only:
In terms of payment, the price is per screen, and you can therefore have more than one person completing the workout in your home if you’d like. Tickets for the 5 week block are 30€ – 6€ per session (plus booking fee). After you sign up you will be sent out an email on Monday morning, the 23rd, containing more information plus the zoom link for your selected session.
For Online and In-person:
The ticket price here is 40€ – 8€ per session (plus booking fee). You will also receive the online link on the morning of the 23rd.
Walk-ins:
I will also have a walk-in option available. However, this will be very limited (5 spaces) so it will be done on a first come first served basis. This option will be €10 per session and can be paid for on the day.
Equipment:
Sadly, there is little to no equipment at the Pavilion, so if you have something that is handy to transport please bring it along. I will have some bits with me but it won’t be enough for everyone.
If you have any specific questions please feel free to get in touch by email: david.fitzpatrick@outlook.ie
Fit4Life and New Beginners are back
If you have been thinking of starting to run, why not join us in Fit4Life in 2023.
Cost is €80 for the year. Training is twice a week for a one hour training session and if you attend regularly you will be running 5K before you know it.
We have different paced groups meeting at the same time, so something for everyone. New and returning members welcome!
Big thanks to Ger for organising our gear new Fit4Life high viz jackets – free to members.
#jointheclub #fit4life #recreationalrunning #runforfun
or contact us on gchfit4life@gmail.com if you have any questions
Galway City Harriers Club Awards Night & Dinner
Looking forward to celebrating the Club’s members and achievements on Sunday 29th January. Dinner and chats. All members welcome to come and meet everyone.
This is the evening when the whole Club gets together to celebrate the contribution and achievements of Club Members, Coaches and Volunteers during the year.
We are returning to the Menlo Park Hotel for a buffet dinner, dessert and tea/coffee.
Date and time
Sunday, 29 January 2023,
19:00 – 22:00 GMT
Location
Menlo Park Hotel
Headford Road H91 E98N Galway
TG4 Alex Lee documentary is a five-star gem
The story of GCH Blade Runner & Paris 2024 hopeful Alex Lee, to feature on TG4 on Wednesday the 18th January, as part of the Misneach series.
Filmed over 18 months, this documentary captures the incredible story of how former League of Ireland player Alex Lee became Ireland’s first blade runner.
In this awards season for the film industry, Sport TG4 TG4 Midas Productions and all the makers of this film surely deserve awards for what is a riveting, deep, heartfelt & wonderfully produced piece.
Full credit to Alex, his family, wife & friends from Brendan Glynn’s sprint group who were the stars; a highly recommended watch that all GCH members should try to see.
Here’s hoping Alex achieves his remaining dreams in the coming years!
ALEX STARS ON LATE LATE SHOW
Alex Lee saved one of his best performances yet for under the bright lights of RTE, Donnybrook, doing the club so proud when appearing on the iconic Late Late Show.
He presented himself & his story so well. Watched on by his family & a clearly engaged live audience, Alex elaborated on his story as detailed in the TG4 / Midas Productions documentary Misneach aired just two days earlier.
Clearly the screening has made a big impression.
National Indoor Junior & u23 Championships
Despite a few late withdrawals there were fine performances from some of our Juniors and under 23s this morning at their national indoors:
Anna McGinley & Sean Orajuba placed highest with two sixth placed finishes.
Ava McKeon 10th Overall in 60m Hurdles with 8.71s
Ella O’Connor 7th in 800m heat with 2:23.58
Nicole Quirke 6th in 60m heat with 8.19s
Nicole Quirke 4th in 200m heat with 27.16s
Jack Kinane 5th in 60m heat with 7.57s
Jack Kinane 2nd in 200m heat with 24.63s
Sean Orajuba 4th in 60m heat with 7.30s
Sean Orajuba 1st in Heat, 6th in Final in 200m with 22.81s
The Junior Men’s relay team with Sean, Jack, Luke Dahler and Renato Brule also competed in the heats but were unfortunate to miss out on a final place.
Under 23 Anna McGinley was 6th overall in the 1500m with 5:05.61. great run by Anna
Also in the u23 category, Aaron Brennan was 6th in the 1500m heat in 4:04.64
There were some very notable absences for various reasons – and the likes of Robert McDonnell, Andrew Egan, Emma Moore would have been favoured to medal.
These results & the cohort we have at the two age groups is very encouraging for the future.
Craughwell 10K Women’s Mini Marathon
Bank Holiday Monday 6th February 10.30am. Entry €25
Runners get a medal and a beanie
Please note this is a women’s only event.
This is a mini-marathon to celebrate the new bank holiday in the west. Just 20 minutes from Galway City, this is a chance for women to get together and run, jog or walk past Europe’s largest Turlough and celebrate being alive.
This event is being organised by Craughwell Athletic Club which plays a vital role in keeping young women involved in sport in Galway. 100% of all proceeds go directly to Sports facilities in the local area.
Runners, joggers and walkers are all welcome.
Membership for 2024 is now open
You can join or renew your membership here: https://membership.athleticsireland.ie/
Current members are paid up until the 31st December 2023. 2024 Membership goes from now until...
GCH Intro Night – Meet the Running Club
Introduction evening for new and potential members of Galway City Harriers Athletics Club.
We would like to invite new and potential members to come along...
Marathon Mania – Friday 24th February
Race Stories, Training, Tips & Advice, Q&A
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We are...
Registration for 2023 now open for new and returning members!
GCH Membership is now open for 2023. We would love to welcome back all our members who have registered with us over the past...
Strength & Conditioning Sessions 2023 – Jan/Feb
New Block - Evening S&C Sessions: Start Monday 23rd January to Monday the 24th of February - 5 weeks.
This block will run from Monday the...