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Category Archives: Training & Fitness
Bump, Bike & Baby – A book review
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
Posted in General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Adventure Running, Baby, bike, Blog, Book, Fitness, health, IMRA, Moire O'Sullivan, Pregnancy, Tour, Triathlon
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European Week of Sport – #BeActive
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
Posted in General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Ambassador, Cycling, Fitness, Great Dublin Bike Ride, health, Ireland, SARI, Sport, Sport Ireland, weight loss
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Sunday Independent ‘Run Nation’ Supplement
‘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
Irish Runner – August/September 2017
I was recently asked by a colleague about whether they should run when they are on holiday, which to me seemed a pretty simple question with a basic answer – If you run when you’re at home then why should … Continue reading
Posted in Irish Runner Magazine, Running, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Blog, Exercise, Family, Fitness, health, Inspiration, Ireland, Irish Runner Magazine, Lifestyle, motivation, Running, running on holiday, Sport, training, writing
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Irish Runner – April/May 2017
The weather mightn’t have made up its mind yet, but spring is definitely upon us and with that comes warmer temperatures, brighter evenings and the sight of more and more people pounding their way through the parks continuing their New … Continue reading
Posted in Irish Runner Magazine, Running, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Fitness, health, Irish Runner Magazine, Lifestyle, motivation, Running, Sport, training
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The RunGear Podcast
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
Posted in General, Operation Transformation, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Inspiration, Operation Transformation, Podcast, Running, The Run Gear
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Resolutions Flagging? – What Next…
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
Posted in General, Irish Runner Magazine, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged Irish Runner Magazine, motivation, Parkrun, resolutions, Running, writing
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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
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.
Posted in Family Stuff, General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged 9/11, Injury, marathon, New York City, New York Marathon, recovery, Rehab, Running, training, Travel
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You’re running marathon, do you think you’ll win?
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
Posted in General, Running, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Dublin Marathon, Inspiration, marathon, Marathon Tips, Running, training
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This man can…
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
Posted in General, Running, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized
Tagged Discectomy, Injury, recovery, Rehab, Sport, Sport England, surgery, This Girl Can
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