The GymCraic Podcast

I Thought I Had It All Figured Out, Until Race Day Hit.

The training and nutrition leading up to the event were never an issue, but I made countless mistakes on the day itself.

It’s easy to come to the microphone and share the positives of my training journey, but Sunday at the Perth Marathon brought me back to earth.

I want you to learn from my mistakes!"

"I’m an Open Book: When Things Go Wrong, They Can Go Really Wrong."

From my race nutrition to the week leading up to the event, I made some poor choices. Im glad these lessons happen now, not in 8 weeks at Busselton Ironman.

But all was not lost—I gained invaluable experience. I’ve accepted that you either win or you learn, and on this day,

I learned the hard way.

With the Perth Marathon just days away, I’m putting the final touches on my race-week preparation. Here's how I'm getting ready:

Tappering for peak performance

Carb Loading for Optimal Energy

Hydration and Electrolytes Strategy

Plan Race Day Logistics

By focusing on these key areas—tapering, carb loading, and hydration—I’m setting myself up to hit that personal best at the Perth Marathon!

After 6 weeks at home in Ireland that felt like an emotional roller coaster, I’m back in the land downunder and im going to have to deal with training and the joy of full-time work for the first time in along time!

Through it all, training has been my anchor—it gave me purpose each and every day. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️ and before I knew it I was back in Perth once again

Now it's time to tackle early mornings and hot AF afternoons , all while gearing up for my Ironman journey. It’s not just about crossing the finish line; it’s about finding balance, pushing limits, and enjoying the process while still aiming for that sub 11 hours ;)

Denis Mc is a health and fitness coach who has truly walked the walk when it comes to training and nutrition. As an online coach, he has built a strong reputation as the go-to

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics,

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Week 6 Road To Ironman

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Week 6 Road To Ironman

This week, I had my first experience swimming in open water in Ireland, specifically in Fenit, Co. Kerry. The thought of it alone would have been enough to convince me it's madness at the best of times, but seeing the boys clocking up kilometers on Strava week in and week out in preparation for Ironman Copenhagen— which was happening during the recording of the podcast—was beyond inspiring.

I went to Fenit under the guidance of @davidfitz_tri, who would protect me and show me the way... but I didn’t get very far. It was a washing machine of fun, to say the least, but it was an experience. I remember that a year ago, if you told me I would swim 750m in a sprint triathlon, I would have been extremely satisfied. So, after I covered the distance somewhat, I called it a day.

BUT I WILL BE BACK.

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Week 4: Road to Ironman

I'm really settling into training now—four weeks down, and somehow, I've managed to organise myself since returning from Perth. This week included my longest run yet: 2 hours and 15 minutes on Friday, covering 26km.

It’s been a while since I had such a big session, and while it left me with a little niggle in my right ankle, I'm keeping an eye on it. I'll give it time to recover before jumping back into interval sessions next week.

I also took a trip home to Kerry for the weekend and enjoyed a recovery dip at Banna Beach.

With Ironman Busselton just 16 weeks away, the journey continues!

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Road to Ironman - Training Week 3: The Journey Takes an Unexpected Turn

"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there."

This week, my journey took an unexpected twist as I found myself back in Ireland. But nothing will stop me from crossing that Busselton finish line on December 1st! The training continues with even more determination and fire.

Got any questions? Then hit me up!

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Week 2: Road to Ironman

After last week’s Testing Week, we're moving into Week 2. The embarrassment of wearing a wetsuit in an outdoor pool in Perth has motivated me to swim more often!

For swimming sessions, I've decided that just showing up is good enough for now—it’ll get easier and, hopefully, better with time.

In this episode, I’ll talk about building volume with aerobic endurance runs and weekend biking—I’m a sucker for long sessions. I’ll also cover my mid-week speed sessions, which I particularly enjoy. These short, intense workouts (under an hour) really push my heart rate and watts to uncomfortable levels.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

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Email: [email protected]