Food, glorious food! I've had a few false dawns when it comes to training. This January when everyone around me was hitting the gym and trying to lose weight, tone up and get fit, I had only 1 "resolution". Get my nutrition in order. I knew if I did this I could start training knowing... Continue Reading →
Want a Program Mick?
Source: Want a Program Mick? BACKGROUND Paudi (the boss) and I were chatting at reception about the benefits of High Intensity Training (or GAA, probably GAA) when I noticed Michael in our studio on the CCTV. He wandered aimlessly for a few moments and I decided to walk up and see if he would like to... Continue Reading →
The Munich Marathon
On 10th October 2009, the night before our first marathon (I was running with friend Shane Edwards), Ireland played Italy in a World Cup Qualifier. The game ended 2-2 in an agonising fashion with Italy equalising in the 89th minute. We said we would only have 1 or 2 beers (with grub for soakage obviously)... Continue Reading →
First Blog Post – The Beginning
I remember my first day in Waterford College of Further Education. It was 2008 and I had been accepted on the course only 2 weeks earlier having walked away from an apprenticeship. At the start of our Leisure Ops class the dreaded “Tell us a bit about yourself” question was asked and in the U... Continue Reading →