The Fear of the Dream There are some months where I struggle with a topic for this blog. Not much seems to occur which is particularly noteworthy, whether it is due t... Read postMarch 14, 2019
Chop that wood, carry water If you cannot tell, my excitement is palpable. Next week is raceweek! All the recent (and not so recent) injuries and illnesses, while not forgo... Read postFebruary 18, 2019
You just keep me hanging on I always believe that I might have a ‘dream’ marathon day. That everything will fall into place. The weather will be perfect, cool with a li... Read postNovember 14, 2018
And it’s like the fog has lifted Phew. Ok, maybe training does work after all. Anyone who has been following my blog, will know that I suffered from yet another injury in April.... Read postOctober 11, 2018
You only have to move around, Until you get your... There are some things in life that cannot be rushed. Taking the time to cook a good home cooked meal or perhaps sitting down to relax and read y... Read postSeptember 22, 2018
Moving on up, nothing can stop me Already the 2018 European Championships seem like a long time ago. All the stress. The nerves during the build up. Normally, I only get nervous ... Read postAugust 23, 2018
I know every mile would be worth my while Last month’s blog was written soon after I returned from the Commonwealth Games dejected and frustrated. Injuries are a part of running, as we... Read postMay 11, 2018
I’m sorry I don’t understand, where ... AHHH!!! How am I in this position again? Seriously, just how? It is the question that I have been asking myself over and over again for the past... Read postApril 25, 2018
The spectrum of our sport There are currently many horrors and travesties in the world. These days, it is unusual for sport to dominate not only the back pages of newspap... Read postMarch 6, 2018
Wish my dream would never go away There is nothing like training with others. It makes the long runs go quicker, and the speed reps feel easier. However, throughout winter, based... Read postFebruary 13, 2018
Hold your head up. Keep your head up. Twenty thousand entrants. Twenty six miles, three hundred and eighty five yards. The Dublin marathon, this Sunday, will bring ecstasy for some, ... Read postOctober 25, 2017
Ain’t runnin’ from myself no more. I’m rea... It is often said that hindsight is a wonderful thing. When it comes to running and injuries however, I have learnt that foresight is the key. Th... Read postSeptember 27, 2017