Category Archives: General

Bump, Bike & Baby – A book review

Posted on March 15, 2018 by @killianbyrne

I like to think that I like to read a lot. Honestly though, I haven’t devoured books since the mid 2000’s, a point in my life that coincides with the arrival of both social media and my children. I know … Continue reading →

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European Week of Sport – #BeActive

Posted on September 27, 2017 by @killianbyrne

I was recently asked by Sport Ireland to be one of their ambassadors for the forthcoming European Week of Sport. I was delighted they asked me and more than happy to accept because as a father, amateur athlete and health … Continue reading →

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Sunday Independent ‘Run Nation’ Supplement

Posted on September 27, 2017 by @killianbyrne

‘Just put one foot in front of the other, remember the finish, you’re past half way now’ ‘Past half way?! That means there’s 13miles still to go, what have I done’. No matter how much I tried to reassure myself … Continue reading →

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Irish Runner – June/July 2017

Posted on September 27, 2017 by @killianbyrne

Before my time on Operation Transformation I could describe my family as being a fairly typical Irish family unit. Two adults working, two children in primary school and all of us with no more than a passing interest in any … Continue reading →

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The RunGear Podcast

Posted on March 10, 2017 by @killianbyrne

I recently spoke to Paddy & Bob about Operation Transformation, success, injury & motivation. Here is a link to the podcast. Its good! https://itunes.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-gear/id1200816239?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F311529911  

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Resolutions Flagging? – What Next…

Posted on March 6, 2017 by @killianbyrne

This article appeared in the Feb/Mar issue of Irish Runner magazine which is jam packed full of articles of interest to the competitive and fun runner alike. Go get it in your local newsagent or take out an annual subscription … Continue reading →

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The annual defence of Operation Transformation

Posted on January 20, 2017 by @killianbyrne

Yesterday a Doctor called Jacky Jones was interviewed on the Ray Darcy radio show. Jacky is not a fan of Operation Transformation and she annually has a go at the show. Her arguments range from the meals being too expensive, … Continue reading →

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…

Posted on November 26, 2016 by @killianbyrne

When writing a tale of two cities, Charles Dickens probably didn’t envisage this now famous phrase appearing on my blog, I’m pretty certain about that. But it is quite apt in the way that I want to use it.

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You’re running marathon, do you think you’ll win?

Posted on October 24, 2016 by @killianbyrne

A common question that every marathoner will hear at least once, either as a joke or if your lucky enough to be speedier than I am, they’re being serious. The answer of course, regardless of your planned finish time is … Continue reading →

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This man can…

Posted on October 13, 2016 by @killianbyrne

There is a really brilliant campaign run by Sport England called ‘This Girl Can’. It celebrates women in sport, challenges stereotypes around women’s participation in sport and encourages them to get involved. They’ve a great video that you can watch … Continue reading →

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