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5 great things I learned from my last IDFPA competition - Merkes Performance

04/08/2015

I was delighted to have Merkes Performance, Strength & Conditioning, put my latest article up on their blog page. It's about 5 key things I learned from my preparation for my latest IDFPA deadlift competition. Hopefully you might find some of these tips helpful in life as well as in training and competition.

5 great things I learned from my last IDFPA competition - Merkes Performance We asked Gordon Ryan, one of our coaches at MP to give us his take on the last IDFPA deadlift meet he took part of. Here’s what he had to say… The last year has been a busy one for me with the arrival of my little daughter, Darcey. It posed many challenges that many parents…Continue Reading →

12/01/2015

Enjoying that. Lovely "After-workout feeling" at group training today.

10/07/2014

Hopefully there won't be any of this lying around after tomorrow's group training programme ;)

02/07/2014

Great to have Richard Harbourne back in the house today. It's not the same without you.

28/04/2014

Here's a really inspiring story for you to watch.
http://youtu.be/ZXduRpE6V8M

22/02/2014

This little challenge has been doing the rounds lately and I was double-nominated for it so I couldn't put it off any longer. Here's my first attempt and I will try it again in a few weeks. Feel free to try it yourself. Your legs will love you for it.
http://youtu.be/Z9-8WGD3EIc

5 min AMRAP squat challenge. load the bar with your body weight and squat as many reps as possible in 5 minutes.

22/02/2014

Another couple of photos from the "IDFPA Single Lifts" on Feb 8th.

18/02/2014

If you or any of your friends are having a tough time with the symptoms of PCOS then check out this Webinar being presented by my friend Dr. Fionnúla McHale from the Invigorate Clinic.

PCOS Webinar Sign Up If you’re fed up with the symptoms of PCOS or would like a more effective means of managing your condition without the use of medications, sign up to our webinar to learn more.

18/02/2014

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10/02/2014

I had a fantastic day on Saturday where I competed in my first powerlifting competition. It was a terrific experience and I hit a couple of PBs on the day. There was great friendship and camaraderie between all the competitors and a brilliant atmosphere.

A very big thank you to Bogdan Merkes, who gave me expert coaching and to Fionnúla McHale who took care of my nutritional programme, which helped me cut weight for my category. Thanks also to Nicolae Merkes for his support. I am already looking forward to the next competition and the chance to increase my lifts.