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A Guide to Heart Rate Based Training
Heart rate-based training – which essentially refers to the monitoring and manipulation of heart rate data during training - has been frequently used by endurance athletes for the past three and a half decades. One of the first [...]
6 Week Block of Athletic Development Training with Caherline GAA Club
Last Thursday marked the final session in a six week athletic development programme with Caherline GAA club in Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. The central focus of this programme was on developing fundamental movement skills, running technique, speed and [...]
New Round of S&C Classes
The next round of S&C classes at MYP Coaching commences this Wednesday, February 15th. Full details can be located in the "group classes" section of the website, along with a link through which you can book. For further [...]
Why should you look to include Hill Sprints within your Training Programme?
Hill sprints are a staple in the training regime of many sprinters and team sports players. However, they can also provide a range of benefits for distance runners. In this short article we explore some the most notable [...]
WEEKEND ROUND UP – 13/01/2023-15/01/2023
A number of MYP athletes took part in various events last weekend. On Friday night, Martina Moloney undertook the Art O’Neill Challenge. This unique event takes participants from the start in Dublin Castle, right up to the finish [...]
Sponsorship of the Tom Walsh 10k
As the inaugural winner of the event, I am proud to announce that MYP Coaching will be sponsoring the Tom Walsh Memorial 10k once again this year. This race has gone from strength to strength in recent years [...]
Seven Training Tips for the New Year
As featured in this week's edition of the Limerick Leader newspaper. New Year can be a time of immense motivation and commitment, as we emerge from the replenishing Christmas period with a profound sense of vigour [...]
January S&C Classes
There will be two S&C classes at MYP Coaching in January. Both classes will be geared towards runners and endurance athletes, but will be suitable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. The first will be a new in-person [...]
New Collaboration for 2023
I'm thrilled to announce that come January, MYP Coaching will be teaming up with former Irish international rugby player, two-time Heineken cup winner and renowned physiotherapist Ian Dowling for a new collaboration. The central part of this project [...]
Three Tips on Training in Cold Weather
1. CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING ATTIRE CAREFULLY. Might sound self-obvious but this is a critical consideration to help reduce the risk of injury, improve the quality of your session and ensure that you remain comfortable throughout. 2. BE SENSIBLE [...]
Christmas Vouchers Available
Christmas vouchers of all values are available at MYP Coaching. We pride ourselves on catering for every level and age of athlete, sportsperson and fitness enthusiast. Our vast array of services can provide the perfect gift for a [...]
Five Facts about Aqua Jogging
Aqua jogging - or more accurately aqua running - is a form of cross training where you run through water with the aid of a floatation device. It is commonly used as a substitute for running during periods [...]
Dublin Marathon Round Up
A huge congratulations to all of my individual clients who completed the Dublin Marathon on Sunday. Laura Ryan came home in a brilliant time of 4:04.47. This was a colossal 27 minute PB and builds on the 1:49 [...]
All Star Awards 2022
Congratulations to David, Shane and Tony on their All-Star awards. It is a pleasure to be able to work with these lads on a continuous basis. Already looking forward to what 2023 will bring.
New Block of Athletic Development Training with Michael Cusack’s GAA Club
I was delighted to commence another round of athletic development training with the 11 to 17 year olds from Michael Cusacks GAA club in Galway this week. The focus of this programme is on good movement, speed, agility, [...]
Marathon Preparation – 5 Key Tips for the Final Phase
REHEARSE EVERYTHING IN TRAINING Whether it relates to drinking on the run, eating on the run, footwear, running attire, running surface/terrain, pre-race meal, etc – practice in training beforehand, everything which you plan to do on race [...]
Feakle to take on Clonlara in the Senior B Final
After a convincing 1-18 to 1-11 win over near neighbours O'Callaghans Mills in the semi final of the Clare hurling senior B championship on Friday night, Feakle will go head to head with Clonlara in the final of [...]
Tempo Runs? – What do we Mean?
Another blog post at the request of the Instagram audience. The topic today centres on the theme of tempo runs. While ‘tempo run’ might be one of the most ambiguous terms in the running lexicon, in this short [...]
Weekend Round Up – 24/09/2022
A big congratulations to all MYP athletes who competed last weekend. A number of clients partook in the Charleville Half Marathon on Sunday. Sean O’Leary ran a brilliant PB of 1:24.37, hot on the heels of the PB [...]
Resumption of HIIT Classes – Discover the MYP Discount
Delighted to announce the resumption of HIIT classes for a new 6 week block on Thursday, October 6th. Invite a friend and receive a 20% discount.
Marathon Preparation Consultation Service now Available
For the first time ever, once-off consultations for the Dublin marathon and other Autumn marathons are now available at MYP Coaching. These 75 minute consultations will be held in-person or via zoom. They will cover every aspect of [...]
Back to Where the Journey Began
As the place where a major part of my coaching career began, I had a brilliant morning going back to coach the underage teams in Murroe-Boher GAA club yesterday. When I was first contacted by this club 5 [...]
New Block of Online Strength & Conditioning Sessions
At MYP Coaching, we're looking forward to commencing a new 6 week block of online strength & conditioning classes in the first week of September. These classes will be specifically tailored for runners, triathletes and cyclists, but will [...]
Five Key Benefits of the Overhead Squat
The overhead squat is an extremely complex exercise to perform safely and correctly. It requires a high level of mobility, stability and strength - combined in the appropriate order. However, it is the foundation stone of good movement [...]
Feakle Open Championship Campaign with a Win
In very windy conditions in Sixmilebridge on Saturday evening, Feakle opened their Clare senior club championship campaign with the slenderest of victories over pre-match favourites Clonlara. After a titanic effort by all, it would take a last [...]
Cross Training for Runners
Cross training – most of us runners, myself included, will often only partake in such activities to maintain fitness when injury prevents us from doing what we really love. However, including some alternative forms of exercise within your [...]
Couch to 5k – Programme Details
On Thursday August 4th, I will be commencing a structured 8 week Couch to 5k programme. This programme will be suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to re-commence running in a relaxed environment. The full [...]
Mark Carmody Returns to Action
After a 4 month layoff due to a prolonged illness, MYP Ambassador Mark Carmody returned to action by claiming victory in the Northern Ireland Athletics League 800m on Saturday. When you're a finely tuned athlete, it takes very [...]
National Senior Bronze Medal for Fiona Mangan
On an extremely wet and windy day in Kanturk last Saturday, Fiona Mangan secured a very well earned bronze medal at the National Cycling Road Race Championships. After 60k of riding in the bunch, Fiona escaped in an [...]
QUARTER FINAL COMEBACK
It’s never over until the fat lady sings! I’m not sure where the statement originated from but it certainly was the theme of the day in Semple Stadium last Saturday. It’s on the most astonishing of days [...]
Couch to 5k Programme
Here at MYP Coaching, we will be launching a new Couch to 5k programme in the coming weeks. This programme will be suitable for complete beginners, as well as those looking to get back up and running in [...]
Beetroot’s Performance Enhancing Benefits
Beetroot is without doubt one of the most overlooked ergogenic (performance enhancing) aids. Aside from being a very nutritious vegetable, its specific nitrate content means it is scientifically proven to improve performance when ingested correctly. In this short [...]
Voucher Draw Winners
The winners of last Monday's voucher draw are Ross O'Carroll and Laura Donnellan.
EXTRA TIME EPIC
It may well go down as one of the best Munster hurling finals in recent decades. Unfortunately, in sport there ultimately has to be a loser. On Sunday evening it was my native county who went home with [...]
Circuits in the Park
A new block of outdoor S&C classes will commence in Castletroy Neighbourhood Park next Thursday, June 2nd. This block will run for 6 weeks from 7-8pm at a cost of €30 for the 6 classes. The classes [...]
The Benefits of Strides
We regularly hear the phrase “strides” within running jargon and the likelihood is that all of us runners will have come across it at some stage. Essentially strides are short, fast runs which are performed below full sprinting [...]
Clare Reach the Munster Final
A pulsating 0-24 to 1-21 draw with All Ireland champions Limerick in Ennis last Sunday tees up a Munster final rematch with the same opposition on Sunday fortnight. Nothing compares with the strange feeling of going toe to [...]
Maximise Your Potential (MYP) – Professional Performance Driven Coaching for all Individuals
Ever since embarking upon my coaching pursuit, I have always characterised myself as being performance driven. Whether you are hoping to complete the 5k distance for the first time or are an international athlete, whether you are a [...]
Clare make it Two from Two in the Munster Championship
The Clare senior hurlers made it two from two in the Munster hurling championship in Semple Stadium last Sunday, with a 0-28 to 2-20 victory over last year's All Ireland runners up Cork. In the process they eclipsed [...]
Great Limerick Run
With 15 clients participating across the three events in the Great Limerick Run yesterday, it was a very busy day at MYP Coaching. There were great performances across the board, with many individuals participating over their respective distances [...]
Opening Day Win
Great start to the Championship for the Clare senior hurlers with a 3-21 to 2-16 victory over rivals Tipperary in Semple Stadium last Sunday. Great to see the hard work which these lads have invested over the past [...]
Mike Carmody Returns to Action
After a 45 month layoff with serious injury, Mike Carmody (MYP Coaching owner and founder) returned to action with a first place finish in the Clarisford Parkrun in Killaloe last Saturday. This was another major milestone on Mike's [...]
Let the Games Commence
Here at MYP Coaching we are looking forward to the commencement of the All Ireland Hurling Championship this weekend. The past 4 months have been spent preparing the Clare hurlers for what promises to be the most rip-roaring [...]
Resumption of In-Person S&C Classes
We are excited to announce that in-person S&C classes will re-commence on Thursday, April 21st in Castletroy Neighbourhood Park from 7-8 pm. This will be the first time in over two years where classes can take place with [...]
Q&A WITH JAMIE KELLY
What led you to take up running? My first introduction to running was through my primary school, where for a few weeks leading up to the county school’s cross-country championship, the coach of the local running club, [...]
HOW TO USE HILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING PERFORMANCE
Hills – some us of athletes love them, some of us hate them, and some of us love and hate them in equal measure. Nevertheless, whether you love them or hate them, they can greatly improve your performance [...]
“S&C” Explained
S&C has been a buzzword within the sporting vocabulary for the past number of years and almost everybody who is involved in any form of sport will have heard of the term at one time or another. Yet [...]
Q&A WITH FIONA MANGAN
WHAT LED YOU TO TAKE UP ENDURANCE SPORT? I played Gaelic football for years and other various sports, but I began my journey in triathlon when I moved to Atlanta, USA as part of my college degree. I [...]
Running Economy Explained
Running economy is currently a buzz word within the running lexicon and we have only just begun to scratch the surface regarding its critical importance in endurance running performance. But what exactly do we mean by this term [...]
What is the most important training session for a 10k runner?
This is a question which I posed on the MYP Coaching Instagram page last week. The responses were split roughly 50:50 between anaerobic threshold sessions (often more commonly known as tempo runs), and interval/speed sessions. The answer is [...]
Aim for the widest possible variation in pace between the fastest and slowest miles in your weekly Training Programme
I first issued this little nugget of advice a few months ago in my ‘Tip of the Week’ column on the MYP Facebook page. Aiming for the widest possible variation in pace between your fastest and slowest miles [...]
10 best dynamic warm up exercises to do prior to any session
At MYP Coaching, Mike Carmody has put together a very brief compilation of what he believes are the 10 best dynamic warm up exercises to do prior to any running or gym session. A full demonstration of all [...]
3 Good Stretches for the calf muscles
Short demo of three good stretches for the calf muscles. The calf and Achilles can be viewed as the springs which propel your legs forward while running and their health is paramount. They are one area that you [...]
Circuit Training explained
Circuit training is a unique form of total body strength training which combines resistance training with cardiovascular activity, and blends leg, core and upper body exercises. As a whole, it is one of the most appropriate forms of [...]
Don’t chase mileage just for the sake of it
I will commence this post by putting my hands up and saying that it has taken me the best part of the past 15 years to appreciate the point which I am preaching today It is true [...]