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ASICS DS Trainer 25
After being a huge fan of of the 24s and using them in races from 5km to half marathons I was excited to give the 25s ago. When I took them out of the box I wasn’t blown away by the colour but if they performed as well as the 24s then that is all […]
So how has your 2020 been?
2020 was going to be a big year for me. It was finally time to take on Ironman, another World Major Marathon to tackle in Berlin and my now annual trip to Dublin for my favourite marathon. My main worry back in January was making sure I would stay fit and race ready, soon it […]
The GEL-KAYANO is my shoe of choice
When I started running it took me a few attempts to find the right shoe but when I did I never turned back. The shoe I found was the GEL-KAYANO 18 and ever since I look forward to the next versions when they come out. So I was delighted to get a chance to test […]
The Metaracer is a game changer
I have been waiting with excitement for these shoes since they were first announced, seeing sneak previews of them as athletes tested them made me want them even more. So at midnight on the day they were released I was online to make sure I ordered myself a pair. Delivery was fast and I planned […]
Rise and shine
There are two type of people out there, early birds and people who like their sleep. When it comes to training you have to fit it in around life. For me that means it is usually an early rise to get it in before work and keeps free time for my family in the evenings. […]
Things to remember when running this winter
It is that time of the year when day light is hard to come by when training but you still have to get out there and do it. You really need to put some thought into your route, clothing and expectations. Here are some tips to make sure you are ready for winter running. Light […]
Lost Sheep Middle Distance
Buildup This was going to be my 5th Tri of the year. With 2 sprint (Schull, King of the hill) and 2 Olympic (Hell of the west, Blackwater) in the buildup I targeted these races as they were hilly races, something I needed to prepare for the Lost Sheep. It would be my 3rd middle […]
Blackwater Tri Standard 2019
This year was the first time I decided to do my own club race. Being a member of Cobh for three years I didn’t do Jailbreak until I moved club and this being my second year with Blackwater Tri Club I decided I’d give the standard distance a go. This was my 4th triathlon of […]
AfterShokz Xtrainerz Review
Since I spend a lot of time swimming I was delighted to be given the chance to test out the new AfterShokz Xtrainerz Headphones. Swimming can be boring at times and the most entertaining thing is trying to figure out what lap you are on. So as soon as they arrived I planned my swim […]
ASICS Gel-Kayano 26
First Impression So as a runner one of the most exciting parts of the week/month/year is when an ASICS package comes to the door and I get to see what is inside. This time is was pair of the new GEL-KAYANO 26. My eyes lit up straight away when I took them out of the […]
Schull 2019
Tri season starts when I make my 6am trip to Schull. This was my 5th trip to Schull and as usual I got my traditional car space. This race is always a good test to see where I am so far this year. As per usual Schull brings the sun and the sea was looking […]
One year as an ASICS FrontRunner
As soon as applications opened in January 2018 I applied straight away. I had read about ASICS FrontRunner in 2017 and since it’s a brand I always wear I felt it would be a huge opportunity so I thought really hard about what I had to say. I talked about my love of running and […]
