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"Could I get my Achilles back pain free for the championship? " was one of the main questions I had a few months ago.In ...
14/10/2026

"Could I get my Achilles back pain free for the championship? " was one of the main questions I had a few months ago.

In my first post on this I outlined where I had to shift my training. And my pain had reduced, but it was still lingering and affecting my performance.

With the guidance of Mimi Rasenberger I focused on pushing the numbers a bit more.

I surprised myself where I have gotten to! (Last slide shows the progress there)
SL Calf raise from 30kg - 72.5kg
Eccentric from 60kg - 90kg

Lots of consistent and frequent calf strengthening and added in more inner range and tib post work, and pain continued to subside.

I could then start to do a bit more on the pitch rather than extra off-feet work. (yay 🙌)

As with most rehab, it wasn't/isn't a straight line to being all better.

I played one match feeling very good, no achilles pain at all.

But still had pain in the morning, or feel it again a little at the next training.

But it kept improving, and I was pain free for the last 2 weeks of training and matches that we had.

Unfortunately we lost out in the Semi Final by 2pts, but I was able play without injury holding me back.

If you take anything from these posts on my Achilles rehab I hope that it includes:
- we are stronger/capable of more than we think in the gym
- to modify training around injury instead of trying to ignore it and push through
- seeking help/advice and getting a structured plan in place will help you quicker than on your own.

p.s. The off-season is the best time to address any niggles or development areas before next season gets underway.
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If you are interested in working with me you can DM or find the link to inquire about 1:1 online coaching in my bio.

A lot of the athletes I have worked with are equestrians at different levels. Here are 5 exercises that all of my equest...
07/09/2026

A lot of the athletes I have worked with are equestrians at different levels.

Here are 5 exercises that all of my equestrian athletes will most likely have in their program at some stage.

1. Floating Heel Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat with banded resisted adduction hold
- Builds single leg strength while also encouraging co-contraction of the adductors, helping you stay stable and secure in the saddle
- Aim for 3 x 8 each side

2. Pallof Press with Quarter Squat Med Ball Squeeze
- Challenging your core, engaging above and below the pelvis to increase core control in the saddle
- Aim for 3 x 12-15 controlled reps each side

3. Romanian Deadlift
- The hinge pattern is the movement for your jumping position. Strengthen your posterior chain and increase your ability to resist getting tipped forward on landing, becoming a more balanced rider
- Aim for 3 x 8-12

4. Single Arm Row
- Strengthen your back and posterior shoulder, and have better control of your rein aids independently.
- Aim for 3 x 8-10 each side

5. SL Foam Roller Iso Bridge
- Great for co-contraction of the posterior leg and build strength endurance for those lateral movement aids. No more cramps during your half pass!
- Aim for 3 x 30-45 seconds each side

Save this post for later and let me know if you try any!

Also I would greatly appreciate it if you share this post with a fellow equestrian rider!
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If you are interested in working with me you can find the link to inquire about 1:1 online coaching in my bio.

Let me introduce myself!I realise I haven't introduced myself very well on here, so here is a bit about me!Do we have an...
27/08/2026

Let me introduce myself!

I realise I haven't introduced myself very well on here, so here is a bit about me!

Do we have anything in common?

Let me know below! Or just say hi 👋

I'm grateful for every person that supports me!
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If you are interested in working with me you can find the link to inquire in my bio.

I had a great start to my year of club football since stepping away from county. Decent league form, happy with how my b...
10/08/2026

I had a great start to my year of club football since stepping away from county. Decent league form, happy with how my body was feeling and looking forward to an even better championship.

But then my Achilles flared up. Our hot, dry summer was not ideal for anyone with tendon issues!
Now it’s about managing load well enough to be able to perform at all. Not the pain free freedom I’d hoped for.
So I had to pivot my training and I doubled down on what had worked for me last year.
1. Off-load running volume and speed
2. Foot mobility
3. Long isometric holds
4. Heavy single-leg calf raises

And because championship is fast approaching I’ve also decided to get extra help with the rehab plan. Being busy, it’s hard to give the energy to programming it properly for yourself, and the accountability helps too 😅

Keep an eye out to see how it’s been going in Part 2

Off-feet conditioning sessions are essential to try and maintain fitness while managing an injury.

Heavy Yielding Isometrics of 45-60 seconds

Can be a good pain reliever between sessions and a warm up before heavy loading.

Focusing on pressing through the ball of my foot to really feel the burn/fatigue around the Achilles and lower calf.

Heavy SL Calf Raises 6-8 reps per set

30 kg here. Will be trying to increase this as the weeks progress.

2 up 1 down Eccentric Calf Raise 6 reps per set

Introduced eccentrics back in also to try and drive adaptation in the tendon. Not going too far into the stretch atm.

05/06/2026

You know you’re really getting going when the hair has to be put up in the bun! 🥵

Managing in season niggles and load by using off-feet conditioning to keep the fitness ticking over 👌

Insights from my Clients Coaching Call after 1 month of 1:1 Online Hybrid coaching.“I thought coaching would be like a p...
03/06/2026

Insights from my Clients Coaching Call after 1 month of 1:1 Online Hybrid coaching.

“I thought coaching would be like a plan and I just go and do it … but it’s more … I feel like I’m learning a lot”

When she started, she thought coaching would be:

- Get a gym programme
- Get nutrition advice
- Follow the plan
- Get results

Instead, what surprised her most was how much she is learning.

Over the last month she has:

- Started eating more regularly
- Noticed she has way more energy
- Realised her nutrition really impacts her mood
- Become more aware of her hunger cues
- Developed a better understanding of what her body needs
- Realising how a busy/stressful week can impact her emotions and have a knock on effect on her decisions around training (Month 2 focus)

A programme can tell you what to do.

Coaching helps you understand yourself on the journey.

06/04/2026

Club League Round 2 ✅

Another win in the bag 🙌

This week’s focus is on post-match reflection to improve performance 🧠 ✍️

If you’ve had a match recently, grab a piece of paper and give this a try while you’re here.

Reflection is so important when trying to improve at anything, which is why it’s a big part of my coaching services.

Start by writing down the things you did well or are proud of (examples of areas to pull from below). This is evidence to add to your confidence bucket. It highlights your strengths, where you’re improving, and can help encourage more positive self-talk too. Which is especially useful if you tend to be quite negative or hard on yourself!

Then move on to the things you want to improve and work on.
Don’t overload this part, 1 or 2 things is plenty.

Finally, from the above, choose one specific focus for your next training session.

Just one.

Your coach may already have things for you and the team to focus on, so having 1 individual focus is enough.

You can reflect on things like:
- skill ex*****on
- communication/body language
- tactical awareness and positioning
- mindset
- decision making
- physical & mental preparation

Focus on the things that are within your control.

This shouldn’t take any longer than 10 minutes, and the more often you do it, the more specific and impactful it becomes.

A simple practice, but one that can make a big difference 💪

Let me know if you found this useful, and send it to a team mate to help their performance too!

04/04/2026

Bit of craic last night participating in the Wexford GAA, LGFA and Camogie Quid Games fundraiser representing

Unfortunately, I missed out in the 3rd game by a couple of centimetres!

Well done to all involved!

30/03/2026

Club League Round 1: Match Day

Here is just a little insight into what my day was like for our first club league game of the year.

I didn’t return to play county football this year and I have been really looking forward to our club games starting, and getting a full year of club in since I can’t remember when!

I thought I would use the game day as an opportunity to practice my video editing skills and actually post it.

To practice taking action (the actual posting) when it feels uncomfortable.

To accept that it won’t be perfect, and that it doesn’t need to be.

Now those things are easier said than done in reality, as evidenced by this video being posted over a week later than planned!

When a client is wanting to improve a skill or take on a new behaviour, we encourage them to practice, take action, and then reflect, learn and adjust for the next time.

So I’m trying to put it into practice here. I may do more video like this, or I may do something different. And they may be terrible. But that’s ok, especially when it’s something that’s unfamiliar and new.

But we all start somewhere.

The key is to start and learn and keep practicing.

Hopefully you found this relatable in some way and took something from it. 😊

📣 Teen Strength and Conditioning Class .tudioone in Murrintown Community Centre on Fridays at 4.30pm.Suitable for absolu...
26/03/2026

📣 Teen Strength and Conditioning Class .tudioone in Murrintown Community Centre on Fridays at 4.30pm.

Suitable for absolute beginners and novices.

With a focus on Long Term Athletic Development participants will learn the movements correctly, and progressively build strength in a safe environment!

Contact number on poster to book.

Limited spots available to ensure safety and individual attention.

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