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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.

Posted in Family Stuff, General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged 9/11, Injury, marathon, New York City, New York Marathon, recovery, Rehab, Running, training, Travel | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in General, Running, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged Discectomy, Injury, recovery, Rehab, Sport, Sport England, surgery, This Girl Can | 3 Comments

I’m scared…

Posted on September 11, 2016 by @killianbyrne

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 →

Posted in General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged Discectomy, Exercise, Infection, Injury, Ironman, Operation Transformation, recovery, Rest, Running | 7 Comments

It’s mental around here…

Posted on August 31, 2016 by @killianbyrne

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 →

Posted in General, Training & Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged Fitness, health, Injury, recovery, Running, surgery, training, Triathlon | 4 Comments

Its not all Rock & Roll

Posted on June 2, 2016 by @killianbyrne

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 →