
Dublin City Triathlon
Ive raced and sponsored Dublin City Triathlon for the past 6 years and its one of the highlights of the Irish Triathlon calendar, having won ‘Race of the Year’ on numerous occasions. The combination of city centre location, closed roads, a fairly ‘flat’ route, a calm river swim and good atmosphere ensure its always a
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Belfast Titanic Triathlon
I got to race Belfast Triathlon this year, which was a real privilege as I have attended it for the past 3 years working but this is the first year I’ve actually got to take part. Based around the centre of one of the most iconic cities in Europe this should certainly be on the
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Ultra Marathon Finishers
That’s another one off the bucket list! Completing an Ultra Marathon has been on there for a long time and I never knew if I would or could actually achieve it as I’m normally pretty knackered after completing just 1 marathon. The preparation wasn’t ideal either limping out of Belfast marathon 6 weeks before after
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Ultra Marathon Adventure
Let me say firstly and categorically that I am not an Ultra runner! I have never ran further than a marathon at one go and there is every chance that I might never do it again after this challenge. I classify myself as a triathlete who’s strongest discipline is running and ive also completed about
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Slateman Savage Triathlon
Ive competed in the Slateman Triathlon for the past 3 years and I absolutely love it. Im not sure which element appeals to me most – the cold lake, the tough hilly cycle or the tortuous trail run, but they all combine to produce one amazing triathlon, which has become one of the most iconic
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Triathlon Gear
Here’s our take on triathlon gear, what you need and what you can do without. THE BIG THREE: Bicycle – the pricey one! Well lets be honest they aren’t cheap, but if you get a few years use out of it you will certainly get your money’s worth. Find out if you qualify for
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Everyone Should Do a Triathlon!
OK it’s slightly controversial but I think everyone should do a triathlon during their life, or at the very least anyone who participates in sport should do one! It teaches you so much and you get such a sense of achievement. But the same can be said for many sports, just why do I

Types of Runners
A lady runs laps of our estate dressed in a fur coat. She comes around every few days and seems to do laps of the various other estates in the area. She hasn’t got much faster over the past few years, just plods along in whatever her quest is [insert here fitness / lose
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How do i Become a Better Runner?
Here’s my light-hearted rundown (pun intended) on running and what will make you go faster… or at the very least confuse you enough to make you think you are faster! Gear – you’ll need to get a new pair of runners, you’ve had them for more than 300 miles. Doesn’t matter if you still
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