Ironman Barcelona is a new race on the Ironman Europe calendar. In it’s 3rd year it has grown to be the biggest Ironman race in Europe; over 3,000 entrants from 73 Countries signed up for the event. After being there I can see why. It doesn’t seem like 12 months since I was approached by some of the group I…
The final few weeks of the triathlon season for 2016 and a lot of activity for the Focus on Fitness athletes. Tri the Hook took place on Aug 20th, this is a very popular local race in the South East. This year it was a national series race which drew a big crowd. The weather…
Inside The Race Marianne and I left Ireland for Brisbane, bags packed, dogs with Mammy and ready for an adventure. The travel was going to be hard but I was well prepared. I had lots of fluid and high carbohydrate snacks to keep me going. I also used a vick’s nasal spray to prevent any…
With the National Triathlon season starting to close in it is still a very busy time for Focus on Fitness. With the TRI10 series of races are coming to an end Maire Lawlor traveled back home to Greystones for race 8 The King of Greystones sprint race on Aug 1st. With 2 races left to…
As race season hits its peak stage July was another busy month for the Focus on Fitness crew, both racing and training for upcoming events. Lough Derg Tri took place on July 9th and Tom Cousens is having a great year coming back to triathlon finishing in 7th place and winning his age group. Maire…
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The Journey And Those Who Made It Happen! It was with absolute delight I received the news that Damien Vereker had been selected for the Irish National Paralympic Squad for the Rio Para Olympic Games 2016. The Road to Rio began in 2013 when I was approached by Tommy Fanning of Comeragh Cycling Club wanting…
27/06/2016 Another busy news week here in Focus on Fitness! Firstly…Thanks to everyone who checked out and shared the new website. Thanks for the feedback and if there is anything you would like to see on the site, send a mail. I’ll do my best! An Post Tour de Burren Last weekend was spent with…
I was sent on a link to a blog yesterday that I would like to share with you. As a lot of people know I am involved in working with Para-Athletes. In particular over the past few years with coaching Damien Vereker in his bid to get considered for Rio. The final piece that we…
I have spent the last number of years working with people who are trying to lose weight and athletes who want to get that extra ‘gain’ in their performance through their diet. What both have in common is that it can be confusing for most individuals when trying to determine the correct diet to follow.…
The aim of this piece is to highlight the progression that comes with time and commitment to a goal. The goal is made from a way of training presented by Martin Kirwan of focus on fitness and the commitment comes from both sides, Martin and Me; Eoin Lyons. Three years ago I started triathlon and…