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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

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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

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Irish Runner – June/July 2017

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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Dublin City Marathon 2014 – Race report

Damn that was hot…

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Really, you’re doing an Ironman, are you mad? – Ironman 70.3 Dublin – Race report.

Get a cup of tea and relax. This is a long race report because the Dublin Ironman 70.3 was a long race. Thanks for taking the time to read it & your comments at the bottom are very welcome… Continue reading

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An early start, but a late finish (TriAthy Race Report)…

I like to be prepared, it irks my wife when we arrive at the airport with enough time to spare to not only catch our flight, but the flight before us, it’s just the way I am. Being prepared is … Continue reading

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This is going to be epic… T-5 days to TriAthy

Rain, rain, go away! – It’s May, nearly June and that’s summer in most peoples books. With the heat on at home the motivation to go training is difficult when you’re lacing up damp shoes or facing a downhill spin … Continue reading

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T-54 Days

With the decision made a week ago, the last 7 days has been a mix already! Firstly, we had to get the magnificent Swim Ireland ‘Swim for a mile’ out of the way. It was swim for a mile that … Continue reading

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One year on…

I was asked a while ago to write a guest blog on the Safefood website. (Link Here) This is what I came up with, sorry it has taken me so long to post it, but I’ve been neglecting the blog. … Continue reading

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