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Committed to paper…

Posted on July 19, 2015 by @killianbyrne

I’ve a reputation for going ‘gung ho’ into decisions and setting targets that I then have to work hard to achieve. Marathons, times, targets, Half Ironman triathlons and god forbid Ironman distance races!

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Do yourself a favour…

Posted on March 6, 2015 by @killianbyrne

We all have friends that are annoyingly positive and we all know people who are constantly negative. They both have their uses but for wildly differing reasons…

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Danger, Man at work…

Posted on January 20, 2015 by @killianbyrne

Another year, another blog post another injury. But this one is planned, kind of!

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Why do we do this to ourselves?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by @killianbyrne

I remember back in April 2013, thinking, Why? why do I continue to do this when it clearly isnt fun?

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Jelly Legs are not sweets. T-33 to TriAthy

Posted on April 29, 2014 by @killianbyrne

In the second instalment of my series for Triathlon Ireland, training clicks into place, work gets in the way and I begin to build towards TriAthy with some brics. 5 weeks to go and all is well. Since we last … Continue reading →

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Meatball & Baked Bean casserole

Posted on April 15, 2014 by @killianbyrne

This is a magnificently tasty family favourite of ours, there is very little preparation required and is a good, hearty, quick to prepare meal. 45 minutes from fridge to plate is  a real bonus and one pot cooking means less … Continue reading →

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Life 1 – Training 0. T-47 Days

Posted on April 14, 2014 by @killianbyrne

An encouraging start last week took its toll on the injuries, the back was sore and the achilles was bad too. So bad in fact that I didn’t even look at my runners for 3 days. I’m not moaning about … Continue reading →

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Upgrade to Olympic

Posted on April 1, 2014 by @killianbyrne

In my very first post here I copied a short paragraph from a booked called ‘Who dares runs‘ by the über fit Gerry Duffy. Gerry is someone I admire for his desire to always try harder, go one better or … Continue reading →

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Mens Health Week 2013 (#2)

Posted on June 11, 2013 by @killianbyrne

I’m just back from speaking at the launch of a report into mens health (Link HERE) with the Irish Cancer Society. The occasion was the launch of a report they had commissioned in conjunction with the Institute of Technology Carlow … Continue reading →

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Mens Health Week 2013

Posted on June 11, 2013 by @killianbyrne

This is the full text of my presentation this morning (11th June 2013) at the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s report titled “The Excess Burden of Cancer Among Men” today as part of Mens Health Week 2013, according to … Continue reading →

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