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12 Days

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

I’ll try anything once !

At the end of the 9th week I went to see a man about a knife and a microscope. He was to call me back about an appointment to take it further. I went to the park and ran to make sure my knee was sore the next time I saw [...]

The Sally Gap Versus The Stelvio

Monday, August 30th, 2010

It took me 3 attempts to find the ‘Sally Gap’- I left without asking anyone or looking at a map each time - the first time I ended up in Malahide …. don’t ask !
I planned a trip to the ‘Stelvio’ on the plane to Zurich. I checked and double checked the map before we [...]

Monday Morning Hero

Monday, July 19th, 2010

July 18th 2010 there was a moment of Irish Sporting History

“I feel like I’m in a dream right now-I seriously do. I don’t know what just happened. That is by far the best finish of my career. To be in a sprint with Emma and Lisa was unbelievable. I couldn’t be happier right now.”

Aileen Morrison, [...]

220 Magazine - The Rise of the Irish

Friday, May 28th, 2010

The new issue of 220 Triathlon Magazine has a good piece on Irish Triathlon
‘ The Rise of the Irish’
” As Athlone prepares for July’s European Champs and against a backdrop of sold-out events, Matt Baird investigates why tri Ireland has exploded “

Next up - Stellenbosch

Monday, November 16th, 2009

After a weekend of “Golf” with my brothers I am here in Enniskillen taking over the washing machine, computer, tv remote, car and fridge. On Wednesday ill land in Cape Town and although ‘Pontresina 2009′ is the current ‘best camp ever’ I am looking forward to ‘The Bosch 2009′ challenging it.
Bryan Keane brought back some good memories [...]

SINI - Sports Institute Northern Ireland - Chris Jones Interview

Friday, October 16th, 2009

SINI caught up with Chris Jones to find out how the three SINI athletes in the Irish squad are progressing and to find out a bit more about Chris
“It is clear to see across Ireland we have talent, it will take time to nurture, but the culture in Ireland is right, triathlon is a hard sport [...]