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14/08/2026

No better spot when the weather is good 👌

13/08/2026

Our Summer Crew Tuam Athletics still going strong.
Serious improvment over the past few months from this gang. Loads of hard work and lots off fun 😀

Dont forget to check out our NEW CLASSES STARTING: week of 7th September.

Check out our website for more details
Or click link in our Bio.

Www.sportsacademyx.com

12/08/2026

Next level athletic development is officially landing. ⚡️

We are thrilled to announce that Sports Academy X is expanding with a brand-new, high-performance training facility opening this September in Tuam!

Designed specifically for youth athletes (Ages 16–23) looking to elevate their Strength & Conditioning, speed, and game performance for GAA, Soccer, Athletics and elite sports.

📍 Location: N17 Business Park, Galway Road, Tuam
🗓 Opening: September

🔗 Learn More:www.sportsacademyx.com

Tag an athlete who’s ready to put in the work this Autumn. 👇

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04/08/2026

One day at Galway Races

Still waiting for thoae horses 🐎 to come in 😀

With Charlotte Connolly

04/07/2026

We are all super proud of our sister Caroline Crawford and her friend Roisin doing the Sligo Camino in memory off our late Father. All proceeds going to Donegal Hospice.

Great to see our mum at the finish line to greet them ❤️

Well done ladies 🙏

15/06/2026

3 years Married ❤️ Charlotte Connolly
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26/02/2026

🏐⚽ Club Football | Where Dedication Meets Performance

Two evenings of testing with Kilconly GAA Club this week — and what a group to work with. These lads showed up, put in the work, and give everything they had.

Club football doesn't come with the spotlight of the elite game, but the dedication? That's just as real.

What testing reminds us every time is that training hard is only half the equation. Recovery is where the gains are made — sleep, nutrition, managing load. Get that right and you give yourself every chance to perform when it matters.

Proud to support clubs like Kilconly who are serious about doing things the right way. 💪

Train smart. Recover right. Perform.

📍 Sports Academy X | Tuam
🔗 Link in bio for team testing enquiries

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06/02/2026

** WHY I STARTED RUNNING AGAIN (And Why You Should Too)**

Two years. That's how long I stayed off the roads after tearing my meniscus. I kept lifting, kept coaching, but running? That was off the table because of pain and fear of doing more damage.

Then two things happened that changed everything:

**Thing One:**
I started snoring. Badly. So badly that I was banished to the sofa. When your wife kicks you out of your own bed, you know something needs to change.

**Thing Two:**
With a surgeon's appointment booked for February 18th, I had a choice—wait and wonder, or prove to myself what I'm still capable of. My last resort is to get surgery. So let's wait and see 🤞

So on January 6th, I laced up and hit the roads around Sligo. 3.09km. Average pace 7:16/km. It hurt, but I finished.

Fast forward to Run Six (February 6th): 6.61km. Average pace 6:04/km.

Let that sink in—in just SIX runs, I've:
✅ Doubled my distance
✅ Dropped 1:12/km off my pace
✅ Had ZERO additional knee pain
✅ Stopped snoring - (hoping to fully reclaime that spot in Bed)
✅ Boosted my cardiovascular fitness
✅ Rediscovered what it feels like to move through nature.

Ive still a long way to go before I do what I love best is sprinting on the pitch. But il get there.

The data doesn't lie. The body is remarkably resilient when you give it the right stimulus and respect the process.

**Whats your Story:**
Whatever's been keeping you from getting back out there—injury, time, fear, or just life getting in the way—it doesn't have to be permanent.

You don't need to be perfect. You just need to start.

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**Thinking about getting back into running after injury or a long break? Drop me a message. Let's build you a plan that respects where you've been and gets you where you want to go.**

🏃‍♂️ Sports Academy X | Evidence-Based Performance

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04/02/2026

5 weeks into Block 2 and these young athletes are showing what consistent training looks like! 💪

Year-round resistance training isn't just about getting stronger - it's about building resilient, well-rounded athletes who can perform at their best when it matters most.

The benefits for young athletes training consistently:
⚡ Improved movement quality and coordination
⚡ Enhanced injury resilience
⚡ Better power production for sprinting, jumping, and changing direction
⚡ Increased bone density and joint stability
⚡ Confidence that carries onto the track, pitch or court

Training doesn't stop when the season ends - that's when the real development happens. These athletes understand that the work they put in now sets them up for success in the years ahead.

Proud to coach this dedicated group from Tuam Athletics at 🏆

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23/01/2026

Great evening at Westport United last night! 🎯

Had the opportunity to present on Long-Term Athletic Development to around 30 coaches from Westport Utd alongside our manager and assistant manager

Shared our template and framework for how we approach training young athletes at different stages of their development.

Really encouraging to see such a strong turnout and engagement from the coaching staff.

When everyone understands the 'why' behind athlete development, we can create a unified approach across all age groups.

The manager and assistant manager also presented our playing philosophy and style - crucial that our physical preparation aligns with how we want to play the game.

Building foundations that last 💪⚽

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Address

UNIT 10 Oranmore Business Park. Oranmore
Galway
H91A702

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 9pm
Tuesday	6am - 9pm
Wednesday	6am - 9pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.sportsacademyx.com/

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