Road to the Olympics
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsFollow my journey from Tokyo 2020 Olympics to Paris 2024, attempting to make Rio Olympics a quad tear put those plans on hold,Tokyo was a tough Olympics for me, but the knowledge there will help me make Paris an Olympics to remember. Enjoy the Journey
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Episodes
Getting strong now. Training hours
April 16, 2020 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBMad to think pro triathletes train upwards of 25 hours a week. Double what most pro runners put in, Support the show
Finding a rhythm - getting strong now
April 10, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDiscipline first, then build the machine Support the show
Fear of failure, or fear of myself..
April 04, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI won’t allow fear of what might happen, dictate what is happening Support the show
Fear of failure, or fear of myself..
April 04, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBI won’t allow fear of what might happen, dictate what is happening Support the show
The end? 1 step forward 2 steps back. Dealing with Corona
April 03, 2020 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIt’s tough for us all, and I’ve been really struggling, I’ve realise it’s fear. I’m afraid that in the next 6 months I’ll lose what I’ve worked so hard to build, that I’ll f*ck it up.. I was so close to the Olympics.. I’m not naturally really good at this. I just work really hard for self improvement and become more professional in the process.. but without races I’m gonna really struggle Support the show
Let’s move on.. to dealing and not processing
March 31, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLet’s get to a new place of dealing with corona with hard actions and productivity.. and less about processing, victim like behaviour or mentality Support the show
Let’s move on.. to dealing and not processing
March 31, 2020 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLet’s get to a new place of dealing with corona with hard actions and productivity.. and less about processing, victim like behaviour or mentality Support the show
Corona virus weekly challenge- join me
March 28, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBSomething fun, if you’re keen get involved. Support the show
Changing gears episode 3 - execution. The hardest part
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBPlanning is easy, strategy is easy, executing that plan.. over and over again.. is the hard part.. because life will try to de rail you. Support the show
Changing gears episode 3 - execution. The hardest part
March 27, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBPlanning is easy, strategy is easy, executing that plan.. over and over again.. is the hard part.. because life will try to de rail you. Support the show
Changing gears ep 2 - strategy & planning
March 26, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBNow we move to strategy and planning, how can we beat this, and how can we come out the other side on top. Support the show
Changing gears ep 2 - strategy & planning
March 26, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBNow we move to strategy and planning, how can we beat this, and how can we come out the other side on top. Support the show
Changing gears - problem solving - is my attitude the problem or COVID
March 24, 2020 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBHow is corona virus actually effecting us, or are we the problem Support the show
The worlds going mad!! Tough times..
March 23, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBRemind me of the joker movie.. chaos Support the show
We need to support each other
March 21, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBUpdate, it’s rocked me, but we will get it back. Support the show
We need to support each other
March 21, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBUpdate, it’s rocked me, but we will get it back. Support the show
Belfast - Covid_19 - we will win
March 18, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBNeed to be strong now, and not lose everything we have worked super hard to build. Support the show
Belfast - Covid_19 - we will win
March 18, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBNeed to be strong now, and not lose everything we have worked super hard to build. Support the show
Life up high - back in flagstaff
March 10, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBUpdate on how things are going back in flagstaff, goals for the next few weeks. Support the show
Life up high - back in flagstaff
March 10, 2020 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBUpdate on how things are going back in flagstaff, goals for the next few weeks. Support the show
Up the mountain to find something
March 01, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBBack up the mountains for me, it felt like good timing and I need to find something extra for New York half / Boston Support the show
Up the mountain to find something
March 01, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBBack up the mountains for me, it felt like good timing and I need to find something extra for New York half / Boston Support the show
Not a great session, some week it’s been
February 27, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIt’s all relative, but it’s felt like a week of turbulence.. session wasn’t fantastic, but certainly not my worst session ever Support the show
Wake the f*ck up Scull
February 24, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIt’s time to get things going, bigger, and better than ever Support the show
This is a good one.
February 21, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBUpdate and the way I look at running / max potential.. Support the show
Update and plans so far for NYC half & Boston
February 20, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBSolid training so far, plenty of niggles Support the show
Building an engine / body that can compete at Boston
February 15, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIt’s not easy rebuilding the body and engine, but it’s always a good learning curve.. few niggles lingering, but excited for this next build up Support the show
Mental health -Vol 3
February 10, 2020 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBRunning is giving you so much more than you believe. Support the show
I just LOVE life, but it’s back up the mountains for me.
February 09, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBA lot of love for Belfast and it’s been amazing.. but it’s back to the mountains for me. Support the show
Mental health vol 2
February 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBMore dabbling and ranting about sport and mental health issues / coping mechanisms Support the show
Do something everyday that sucks...
February 06, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBKeep working on yourself be better. Support the show
Do something everyday that sucks...
February 06, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBKeep working on yourself be better. Support the show
New York half marathon & Boston marathon
February 03, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIt’s decided, now let’s rip it up. delighted Support the show
We’re back, threshold Thursday.. wasn’t great.
January 30, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBGot back to training today, still sick and it’s windy.. but it was good to get going again.. Support the show
Mental Health. Podcast 1 - own your flaws
January 28, 2020 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBStart owning your sh*t - good traits and bad.. own it and become better prepared to handle the world, which will 100% translate to better results in life and sport. Support the show
Does it help Tokyo 2020!
January 27, 2020 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThe mantra that I’ve had to ask myself plenty in the last 2 years.. Support the show
How I get back into training, what’s next??
January 26, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBHow my easy week went and what you’re planning next.: Can’t wait Support the show
If I Qualify for the Olympics I’ll thank IAAF for making me better
January 24, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn March 2019 I tweeted that. Support the show
Back in Belfast - enjoying an easier week
January 23, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBEasy week for me, training is optional for a change. Back in belfast Support the show
Houston Marathon - Olympics standard - f*ck yeah
January 20, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBRecap on Houston, where I’m at now and where it leaves me for the rest of the year Support the show
Houston Marathon - Olympics standard - f*ck yeah
January 20, 2020 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBRecap on Houston, where I’m at now and where it leaves me for the rest of the year Support the show
Podcast 48hours before running 2.11.52 I didn’t upload. Message to myself
January 19, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThis was a podcast 48 before Houston, I was super nervous and my body was hurt. I honestly didn’t think I’d race that well due to physical issues. But I’m glad I believed in myself Support the show
Get the headspace right 24 hours before a marathon - BE present.
January 18, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBBig day tomorrow, I’m ready. Support the show
Do you make yourself proud?
January 16, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBI’m very proud of the journey I’m on, I’ve accepted my life to this point and I’m excited for the future Support the show
Marathon week = dealing with adversity
January 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIt wouldn’t be marathon week without a little adversity Support the show
Marathon week = dealing with adversity
January 14, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIt wouldn’t be marathon week without a little adversity Support the show
WTF animal, where’s the podcasts
January 10, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBUpdate 10 days before Houston, who’s ready to hit that Olympic standard, me me me Support the show
Fail fail fail - then learn, and get better.
January 06, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIt’s difficult to learn valuable lessons when things are going well, but when we fail, it can hurt, but we can learn much more Support the show
Happy New Years all
January 01, 2020 03:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBWhat a year, thanks for the consistency and following Support the show
Mistakes of 2016 - loss of Rio Olympics will help Tokyo
December 20, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBYou have to learn from your mistakes, I made too many when trying to make Rio 2016, but I learnt from them and here we are Support the show