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I don’t think I’ve quite figured out how to make sense of the last 8 years with my knee, and the 4 surgeries that came w...
11/10/2026

I don’t think I’ve quite figured out how to make sense of the last 8 years with my knee, and the 4 surgeries that came with it

For a long time, I’ve been so focused on what it’s taken from me, what I’ve had to give up, and what my future as an athlete might look like

More recently, I’ve found myself facing a new worry - what it might mean for my future professionally🫠

But two conversations this week have given me a different perspective, and honestly, I’m excited about it

The possibility of specialising in ACL rehabilitation is something I want to explore properly. Not because I’ve been through it myself and think that automatically qualifies me to help others, but because the science behind it genuinely interests me, and I can see how my academic background, biomechanics research, S&C experience and lived experience could come together

There’s a hell of a lot to learn, and I’m only at the beginning. But I’m ready to immerse myself in the science, put the work in and see where I can take it

I can’t change what’s happened, and I’m not going to pretend it’s all happened for a reason because it’s still sh*t

But maybe I can use what I’ve learned along the way to help someone else navigate their own journey

For now, that’s an exciting enough place to start💙

Your gal is busayyyy and despite what some people want you to believe, we don’t all have the same 24 hours in a day 🫣At ...
08/10/2026

Your gal is busayyyy and despite what some people want you to believe, we don’t all have the same 24 hours in a day 🫣

At the end of the month, I’ll be closing my books for inperson coaching for the foreseeable future to be able to not just do what matters but have the capacity to do it well

Before then, I have capacity for 3 people max

If you’ve been thinking about it, DM me “COACH” and let’s chat📲⚡️

Just under a month on from my first IPF competition in Cork and Open Powerlifting finally updated my results 👀How we cur...
07/10/2026

Just under a month on from my first IPF competition in Cork and Open Powerlifting finally updated my results 👀

How we currently stand:
⚡️ 9th in Ireland in 2026 for bench press in my weight class
⚡️ 22nd in Ireland all-time for bench press in my weight class

Considering the last few years have included four knee surgeries, two jaw reconstructions, and more rehab than I care to count

Basically me collecting surgeries like they’re Pokémon 💅🏻

I’ll take that all day long 🤝🏻

Not too shabby for a first IPF competition, and for someone who’s only really been benching with a proper programme since February🤭

When I was preparing to undergo knee surgery number four last November, I knew I was facing an 18-24 month recovery window

To give myself something to focus on outside of rehab, I set the goal of benching 100kg by the end of it

Having had multiple sports taken away from me through injury, there were times I genuinely wasn’t sure what my sporting future looked like

That 85kg and these rankings represent far more than the kilos loaded on the bar

They reflect the early mornings, rehab sessions, showing up on the days it felt impossible, and all the times I’ve had to adapt and pivot, but have found a way to keep moving forward anyway

I’m grateful to be ranked alongside some of the strongest women in Ireland☘️

The athlete is still very much here, and we’re only getting started 🥹⚡️

If anything, the past few weeks have only reaffirmed my mission for myself and every woman I work withTo get strong AF, ...
06/10/2026

If anything, the past few weeks have only reaffirmed my mission for myself and every woman I work with

To get strong AF, feel more confident in what their body can do, and become a whole lot harder to f*ck with in the process⚡️💅🏻

If that sounds like hour kind of energy but you don’t have a scooby where to start, DM me “GAME PLAN” and I’ll send across the Strong Girl Game Plan📲🏋🏼‍♀️

Inside you’ll find everything you need to start training with confidence, plus a beginner-friendly gym session to help you put it all into practice and get your fine ass moving and grooving in the gym 💃🏼

In a world that’s obsessed with making women smaller, I bloody LOVE seeing and helping women get stronger⚡️🥹Like sure th...
04/10/2026

In a world that’s obsessed with making women smaller, I bloody LOVE seeing and helping women get stronger⚡️🥹

Like sure the PBs, heavier lifts and witnessing those “holy sh*t, I actually did that” moments are cool

But you know what’s cooler?🤭

Seeing that confidence spill over into the rest of their lives

Because the lessons you learn under the barbell aren’t just exclusive to the 4 walls of the gym

Some of the things I see with clients:
⚡️Putting themselves forward for opportunities
⚡️Speaking up when they would normally choose to say nothing
⚡️Setting boundaries
⚡️Backing themselves to go after what they want
⚡️Putting themselves in the environments and situations that used to feel intimidating

I don’t need to tell you strength training builds stronger muscles

But it also builds stronger people by helping them build evidence

Evidence that you can learn new things, overcome challenges, and that you CAN do hard things

When you’ve enough of that evidence under your belt, it becomes a hell of a lot harder to believe that pesky voice in your head that loves to tell you that you can’t

So if you’re ready to stop watching from the sidelines and start building and feeling that confidence for yourself, DM me “COACH”⚡️📲

03/10/2026

And just like that, we’re 11 months post-op🥹

It took me 3 weeks after surgery to do a straight leg raise, so if anyone were to tell that version of me that 11 months later I’d be RDL-ing 110kg I probably wouldn’t believe you

That 110 isn’t just a post-surgery PB, but an all-time PB🥳

4 knee surgeries later, with more than my bodyweight on the bar💅🏻

That’s quite the comeback for a knee with the structural integrity of a Nature Valley bar

Sure, I wouldn’t wish 4 knee surgeries and losing the ability to play some of the sports I loved on anyone

I know some people will look at it and say it’s unlucky, maybe they’re right

But I choose to look at it differently

Not many coaches I know will have lived through this journey, and I genuinely believe every setback, frustration and challenge has made me a better coach, athlete and person

By making me more patient, resilient and empathetic

As well as teaching me things about how the human body moves and how to adapt things as needed

In a world obsessed with instant gratification, it’s taught me what real patience, resilience and fight actually look like

I’ll be honest, there have been plenty of times it would’ve been easier to quit

But I owe it to myself to see just how strong and fit I can become within the limitations I’ve been given

What can I say, I’m a stubborn wee sh*t. And we ain’t done yet⚡️

If you want to spend the rest of 2026 getting stronger, fitter and more confident in yourself, DM me “COACH” and let’s make it happen📲

September over and out ✅Another fairly chaotic month between coaching in-person and online, S&C, starting my MSc, compet...
01/10/2026

September over and out ✅

Another fairly chaotic month between coaching in-person and online, S&C, starting my MSc, competing, a cheeky little diet break and attempting to get franken-knee to co-operate

A few moments of calm amongst the chaos fuelled by copious amounts of caffeine (with a hint of pumpkin spice)

But grateful for the direction things are going in

I struggle to appreciate how far I’ve come as I’m often so focused on how far I still have to go, learning to look up and appreciate it a little bit more

Also had some great new people come into my life in September through starting my MSc which will help to keep the vibes high when the stress hits

The coming months are going to be busy af but in the best way

Booked some things throughout the year to keep me going

9/12 ✅

Onto the last quarter of the year

Its hocus pocus season which means it’s time to focus 🎃

If October is your season to focus, DM me “COACH” and join the squad ⚡️💅🏻

Sometimes the weight moves like butter, sometimes it simply doesn’tAs frustrating as it is, unfortunately it’s going to ...
30/09/2026

Sometimes the weight moves like butter, sometimes it simply doesn’t

As frustrating as it is, unfortunately it’s going to happen

Because when you’re pushing your body, it’s occasionally going to push back

Despite what you may think, performance doesn’t exist in a vacuum

Sleep, stress, nutrition, your cycle, hydration, your headspace - it all plays a role (which is why in my coaching I look at the whole picture, not just training and nutrition - crazy that👀)

When it happens, simply review it, learn from it, adapt where needed

Then move the hell on

No need for over-analysing, convincing yourself you’ve magically gotten weaker overnight or programme/coach hopping

If you want someone in your corner who’ll help you ride the wave and see that bigger picture, DM me “COACH” and let’s get you working towards becoming your strongest self📲

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