A LITTLE ABOUT US

I'm a run coach based in Dublin, Ireland. I've years of experience at all distances from the mile to 24 hour races both in Ireland and further afield. I've experienced the highs of winning races, getting that personal best or travelling abroad to run a marquee race. I've also had tough experiences, ending up in hospital after crashing out of the Chicago Marathon just a mile from the end, missing out on PB's after months of training, and having off days like everyone else.  Running is central to my life – I run to and from work, run my kids in the double buggy to crèche, our family even runs together. I like to run to improve myself, but also to improve others. Over the years, I’ve paced hundreds if not thousands of runners to their goals in numerous marathons, half marathons, and 5K road races. The sense of satisfaction in motivating people to reach the time they deserve and have trained hard for is the ultimate satisfaction for me. 

In 2013, I set up St. Anne’s parkrun, Dublin, Ireland, which over the past 5 years, has become the second largest parkrun in Ireland and the course which holds both the male and female Irish parkrun records. In 2017, this spawned St. Anne’s junior parkrun, which looks towards the next generation of athletes. I also head up the wellbeing programme in my day job, which has 3 streams - mind, body and career/community. Through this programme, I run weekly lunchtime running sessions and seminars on running.

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I have young kids (twins, almost 4 years old) and a busy – but fulfilling – life. I’ve had to adapt my training to pursue my passion of running. I’ve learned to use my time a bit more wisely, that early mornings can be my friend rather than my nemesis, and that active recovery – i.e. chasing around after kids, benefits me in the long run. I have lowered my personal best times across all distances over the past 4 years, despite having reduced time available to train, less sleep, and generally more pressures on me. I think anyone can do this with the right guidance, and I want to help you to achieve it.

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Some Running Stats: 

• Marathons/ Ultras completed: 38 - PB 2:56; including Boston (twice), Dublin Marathon (7 times); trail ultra marathons up to 50 miles (Canada 2010-2012)

• Half Marathon PB: 1:19;

• 24 Hour PB - 193km;

• 5 Marathons in 5 consecutive days, 2014 - average time <3:50; 2 marathons in 1 day, 2015: average time 3:40;

• Marathon and Half Marathon Pacer - including 4 times at Dublin Marathon (3:30/3:20), 4 times at Rock n Roll Half Marathon (1:30);

• Running with a double buggy - 5K PB of <19 minutes