'When I first started running, I wasn’t able to do a lap of The Lough without stopping...'

“That’s how it all began! Little did I know that this decision would set my life off on a very different path.”

“In 2017, shortly after I got married, myself and my husband John started training with Watergrasshill AC. The club coach Kieran McKeown was a huge influence in shaping my running capabilities. He set weekly targets for me and pushed me more than I ever ran before.

“There are some noticeable differences here compared to Ireland’s running scene, which include a much warmer climate, hillier routes, and a lot of overpriced races. Since settling here, I have run two half-marathons, placing third overall female in one. I have also competed and won a number of local races at shorter distances.”
