Flat Out Duathlon Athy The Athy Triathlon Club organised Flat Out Duathlon, with round 2 of the National Duathlon series completed on February 10th. A bitter cold but dry morning set the tone for almost 300 athletes. The race started with a 3 km partly off road run, followed by a 25 km flat fast bike…
Do or do not, there is no try – Yoda Spring time is approaching… triathlon and race season is coming quickly into view, and the duathlon season is already under way. Most athletes will have set out new season plans and goals, based on last season’s performances. The off season for most people (October to…
Naas Duathlon The start of a new year and race season began with the Naas Duathlon Race Series. This is always a great start to the season. Focus on Fitness had a great turn out for the start of the duathlon season and the duathlon national series. Focus on Fitness Times: St Paul’s Parish…
I keep saying it…. but yet another busy month for Focus On Fitness athletes. UCI Paracycling, ITU Multisports, local triathlons, and Ironman UK where Siobhan Kennedy qualifies for Ironman World Championships in Hawai’i this October. Blessington Triathlon July 1st and Blessington Triathlon was hosted by Belpark Triathlon Club in the beautiful lakeside setting of Poulaphouca…
A busy March at Focus on Fitness! After a slow start due to the snow Focus on Fitness got busy with everything from Duathlon, to 10 milers, Para-Cycling, Adventure and Endurance Events. Athletes have been racing all over Ireland, England, France and the USA. Cambridge Half Marathon 2018 Kate Nolan had a great run in…
First Race Report January/February 2018! A busy start to the year for all athletes with another big year ahead for Focus on Fitness. We are looking forward to a great 2018. If you have any goals, events you need coaching advice for give me a call. Ferrycarrig 5 Mile The first weekend of the New…
Celtic Warrior Weekend The Celtic Warrior Weekend took place in The Lilliput Adventure Centre over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This charity event in aid of Autism research has many endurance event training options available over the three days. It is an ideal opportunity for anyone training for Half or Full Ironman distance or anyone…
TriAthy XI – 3rd June This is one of the most popular races in the Triathlon calendar, and this year was no different. With 4 different race distances and over 2,000 people taking part the atmosphere was amazing; made even better by the good weather conditions. The big race on the day and first off…
Another busy month at Focus on Fitness! April started with.. Kilkenny Triathlon Clubs VGraph KTC Duathlon 2017 The KTC duathlon held in the fabulous grounds of Kilkenny Castle, on a beautiful day sunny day making the location even better. There was another great turn out from Focus on Fitness for this local event. I was delighted to be…
Race Report March 2017 Cambridge Half The Cambridge Half Marathon was on March 5th and as Cambridge is the adopted home for Kate Nolan it was a local race for her. Kate’s dad Ger traveled over and made a weekend of it and also took part in the race. This is a very popular half,…
The Race 2017 Looking back now I am not sure why I was drawn to The Race but something about running trails in the dark, mountain running and learning to kayak appealed to me and it seemed like it would be a great challenge and huge adventure. Entry opened at the end of March 2016…
If you want it……Work for it! This is the philosophy at Focus on Fitness and is one of many profound pieces of advice Martin Kirwan has passed onto me. I still remember the journey home from Blarney after winning our first Invacare Paracycling Time Trial in June 2013. This was my first race with Martin…
Ironman Barcelona 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. Ironman Barcelona 2016 Focus on Fitness It doesn’t seem like 12 months…
Triathlon Season Finishes 2016 The final few weeks of the triathlon season finishes 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 few photos…Tour De France 2016
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…