Category Archives: Training & Fitness

I’m scared…

It’s 28 days since the Dublin Ironman 70.3 and I’ve spent 14 of them in hospital, so far. Two weeks, not so bad in the greater scheme of things but what’s messing with my head is that I’ve been in … Continue reading

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It’s mental around here…

Not literally, in fact I’d prefer if I was so busy I’d no time to myself but I have had time to reflect on where I am right now and to be honest, things aren’t all that bad! Its mental … Continue reading

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Starting again…

Back in January 2015 I had a back operation, I had slipped a disc in my back and ended up having a micro-discectomy on L4/L5 . Basically the disc between the bones was squashed out, pressed against a nerve in … Continue reading

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Tri training on tour…

I’m back from holidays, or warm weather training as I like to call it. With six weeks to the Vodafone Dublin City Triathlon training has been adequate, if not exceptional. We work hard to get three weeks away as a … Continue reading

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Television Operation Transforms Killian into a Triathlete

I’m currently packing for a family holiday. I’m part of the ‘traditional’ family unit, two adults/two children, but somehow we’re bringing 6 bikes on the ferry to France – such is the life of a tri-loving clan! It wasn’t always … Continue reading

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Its not all Rock & Roll

The Rock & Roll juggernaut drives back into town next August for an expanded weekend extravaganza of running races. 5k, 10k, half marathon and family fun run are all on the schedule along with the event being designated as the … Continue reading

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Thanks!

Thanks! To everyone that took the time to message me, tweet, text or call… Continue reading

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Dublin City Marathon 2015 – Race Report.

I should stop sounding like a many old fart. I actually enjoyed this one! Dublin City marathon race report… Continue reading

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Athlone 3/4 Marathon – Race Report

A second visit to the beautiful setting of Glasson and Lough Derg for this key part of Dublin Marathon training was on the agenda for my 2015 plans.  

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Dublin City Marathon 2014 – Race report

Damn that was hot…

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