Have you ever thought about what the Race Around Ireland is? Do you know that it is an Ultra distance cycling event which in 2016 starts on Sunday the 28th August from Trim Castle and finishing in Moynalty, and also this endurance event has b

Irish Cycle Show Seminar Podcast

Apr 24th, 2015 27m 4s

Getting ready for the presentation at the Irish Cycling Show Always great to chat to Declan Quigley from EurosportI was delighted to be asked to speak at the recent Irish Cycle Show. The workshop was entitled “Mental Toughness Training”. I gav

Controlling the butterflies

Apr 12th, 2015 2m 45s

Almost everyone has experienced that fluttery feeling in the stomach before a big presentation or competition. We tend to use the un-scientific term “butterflies in the tummy” to describe it but there is a scientific reason behind the sensation

Colm Hayes interviews Alan Heary for the Cycle Against Suicide

Feb 5th, 2015 19m 19s

In this interview Colm Hayes talks to Alan Heary about:How much training should you be doing to be able to cycle 100kmThe cycle showHow to know your shorts fit properlyGroup cyclingWhat to eat and drink on the bikeHow to eat and drink o

The Art of Fast Recovery in Sport

Jan 24th, 2015 8m 45s

The Art Of Fast Recovery – 4 Ways to Recover Faster After WorkoutsRecovery is a hugely important component of sports performance. In fact it could very easily be the difference between success and failure. In this podcast I look at 4 of the

Alan Heary Interviews Ciaran Power

Jan 18th, 2015 19m 45s

In this interview with double RAS winner and olympian Ciaran Power, I ask what he recommends in terms of preparation for races. He also talks about strategies within the race and how to get into the best position to give yourself a chance of wi

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