Cormac Ryan
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Sometimes I cycle my bike across continents | Europe ‘21🚴🏻🇪🇺 | North America ‘22🚴🏻🇺🇸 | Currently backpacking South America 👣🌎
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Within each of us lies the ability to do anything we set our minds to.
We just have to be brave enough to try.
Proud.
#ProjectEDucate
🚴🏻🇺🇸
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Gyms
#level5
I'm really uneasy with the "keep gyms open for mental health" line. I'm a physio, borderline exercise addict & also someone who's been to the brink during a dark period in life.
Trust me, I'm as big an advocate of exercise for positive mental health as anyone.(1/3)
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The past few weeks has left me questioning the decency of society a bit.
I think we've lost sight of the fundamental reasons of why things are the way they are.
And the video of the drink being thrown at Varadkar is symptomatic of it all. Here's why: (1)
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Clothes shops are good for some people's mental health, along with recording studios, bookshops. The list goes on. Using such an emotive argument to keep gyms open is somewhat insensitive & displays a lack of understanding of both disease transmission & mental health issues.(3/3)
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I've had a Christmas where nothing could take away the darkness. It's cruel.
If you're in a good place, be grateful for your health and mindful of your interactions.
If you're struggling, it's okay to be vulnerable. Someone will listen.
Pieta House:1800247247
Aware:1800804848
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NPHET are not trying to make your life sh*t. They're trying to help. In all likelihood they're trying to look after your ma,your da or whoever it is you fight with on Christmas day.
Just be sound to each other and not make all this any more difficult than it needs to be.
End.
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This day 10 ago I was playing in an All Ireland Final.
Today I’m getting on a plane to cycle across Europe .
A pacemaker, depression & an eating disorder later.
I could never have predicted the last 10 years.
But it’s taught me that there’s always a way to bounce back💪🏻🚴🏻
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But here's the reality. When I was truly struggling, a gym being open or not wasn't going to be the thing to stop me pulling the plug on myself.
Yes gyms are an absolutely amazing thing for people's mental health, people like myself who love going. But we're not everyone. (2/3)
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This is the pits. Literally backing young lads into a corner and forcing them to choose.
And long before these kids were “dropped”, they were made sign a code of conduct?
Kids, contracts? Really?
Offaly GAA is losing the run of itself here.
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Been some journey.
Blood, sweat, tears.
Fear, isolation, hardship.
But growth, healing & the experience of a lifetime.
Glad I was brave enough to step so far from comfort.
Proud, not of getting it done, but the resilience and determination throughout.
Time to get home💚☘️
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Spoke to an u20 player last week who was beyond distressed at the position he was in.Threatened with being dropped from county panel if he played his 3rd level game and fearful of losing financial aid if he didn't line out for the college.They're not pieces of meat, they're kids.
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Exactly 4 months.
On June 28th, I walked into Lois Bridges, an eating disorder treatment centre. I was broken.
On October 28th, I finished cycling 5,350 kilometers across a continent. I’m recovering.
Never give up on yourself. There’s always hope.
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The general "so you're telling me I can do X, but I can't do Y, what a joke" commentary helps absolutely no one.
All it does is piss people off and take decisions out of context.
Ultimately leading to people disregarding the public health guidelines.(5)
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Sometimes you need to look back. This memory popped up this morn.
It's this day 9 years ago.Eating chips in the Coronary Care Unit of Beaumont Hospital.I was 18.
I left 2 weeks later with a pacemaker. The Doc told to give up contact sports and that I'd never be an athlete. (1)
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Achill to Athens✔️
There is always a way back from darkest times. You just have to give yourself a chance.
#Proud
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Regardless of what you think, most public servants have decent intentions.
The government & NPHET are not purposely trying to "destroy the mental health of the country" or "ruin the economy and small businesses".
They're trying to work off first principles and save lives. (3)
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Reading the reaction to the news that we may be moving to Level 5 would leave you in despair.
The way people treat each other based upon a difference in opinion is truly worrying.
It leaves me feeling very uneasy. I don't know why that is so but here's a few thoughts: (1)
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Unspoken.
Tonight.
RTE One.
10:15PM.
We all feel. We all cry. We all suffer.
There is no shame in that.
I’m proud of how far I’ve come.
Watch. Learn. Share.
#Unspoken
"People think if you are 6ft2 and play GAA, you don't have an eating disorder"
#Unspoken
- the untold crisis of eating disorders in Irish men.
Tonight at 10.15pm and on
@rteplayer
.
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I spent this summer in treatment for an eating disorder.
What I didn’t tell anyone is that a documentary film crew followed me.
Allowing you all to see me at rock bottom is terrifying but I know this will help.
Watch, learn, share.
It’s time to break this stigma.
#Unspoken
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It's become okay to abuse public servants as if they're heartless. They're people too.
Despite what many think, they probably have their own sh*t to deal with too (just like you & I), along with trying to manage a pandemic.That's not easy.
"Be kind" has gone out the window.(2)
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Total Distance: 6,228 KM
Longest day: 253K
Total elevation gain: 55,089M (6 X Mount Everest)
Total time in the saddle: 262 hours 48 minutes.
States crossed: 13
Punctures: 3
People who had never heard of Ireland: 2
€29,000 raised (and counting).
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I couldn’t be prouder to be part of this project with
@Danielobo148
,
@eoinkernan
and
@AlanBradders
.
They are incredibly brave and inspiring men. I’m honoured to know them.
Men cry, men feel, men suffer.
There is no shame in that.
Time to break a stigma.
#Unspoken
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This time last year,I was in the shit.
Confused and tormented. I didn’t even know I had an eating disorder.
Fast forward a year and I’m about to take on the challenge of a lifetime.
And hopefully be a voice for those struggling.
I’ll see you soon Dublin🤞🏻
#ProjectEDucate
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Little wins.
No distance, speed or calorie tracking bullshit.
A scone with butter & jam instead of a Coke Zero and chewing gum.
I had a peace of mind today that I didn’t think was possible 6 months ago.
It’s not the norm just yet but I’m getting there.
And it feels great.
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Five years of dreaming, researching, thinking.
Two and a half years of planning.
6,200KM done.
25KM to go.
The finish line finally awaits.
#ProjectEDucate
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We're all making sacrifices. But go back to first principles. We're simply trying to minimize the number of lives lost. You can't fault that as a foundation for decisions, regardless of the consequences.
Yes it's hard but no one is trying to screw you.(6)
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I'm calling for headlines for what
@Gra_Egan21
did this weekend.
This legend hit 3-5 for the Offaly camogie team on Saturday and then went out Sunday and put up 2-9 for the football team.
There won't be a better GAA performance this year.
Incredible feat 👏🏻
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Lives of people who most of us have our fondest memories with. Just because someone is older doesn't mean their life is less valuable.
Unfortunately every decision made is suffering from the law of unintended consequences. It's frustrating. But, the key word is unintended. (4)
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If we go the other way and just let Covid do as it wants then that's fine.
But you have to be willing to accept that it's our parents and our grandparents that become the collateral damage. And that's been forgotten. It's easy to criticise until it's your loved one. (7)
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The negative discourse surrounding the GAA is becoming exhausting. Every week there's a new issue. I'm well aware the organisation isn't perfect but we forget the entertainment, sense of purpose, life values and happiness it gives so many. Why not focus on that for once?
#GAA
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The end.
Sitting in the airport and I’m finding it very hard to process the last two months.
I’m hopeful that we’ve had a small impact on the conversation around eating disorders and helped a few people in some small way.
I’m content with what we’ve done.
Time to get home✈️
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It's the aul lads birthday today. Mayo are in a national final today. It'll either be a 65 year old Gerry in Copper's for the first time or Gerry in a dark room cradling a picture of Ciarán McDonald with 'To Win Just Once' on repeat. I don't know which I'm more comfortable with.
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"Men don't get eating disorders."
Lies. I kept one hidden for 9 years.
Its time to re-define what it means to be a man.
I spent the last 8 weeks in Lois Bridges, an ED recovery center.
I left on Friday & for the first time in years I like who Cormac is.
I hope this helps👇🏻
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#Unspoken
Tonight has been emotional.
Daniel, Eoin and I are acutely aware that Unspoken may have brought up some difficult thoughts or emotions for some of you.
So some friendly advice for anyone struggling.
No matter what your state of mind, there is always a way back❤️
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It’s not about me, Daniel or Eoin.
It’s about the bigger picture.
We want to re-define what it means to be a man.
We live, we feel, we cry, we suffer.
We no longer have to hide that.
Watch, learn, share and help us break the stigma.
RTE1, Thursday, 10:15PM.
#Unspoken
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Day 6✔️
214K, Lee Vining to Tonopah. 1,996m climbed.
Today was the type of day that made me glad I worked so hard in the build up.
Wind, long straight roads, vast expanses of empty and hills were a recipe to break a man over 214K…but they didn’t💪🏻🇺🇸🚴🏻
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That is the 6,000KM land mark officially passed 💪🏻
Next stop, the state of New Jerysey💪🏻
And we’ve just surpassed €21,000 in donations for
@bodywhys
🙏🏻
All support appreciated.
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Proud to introduce
#ProjectEDucate
6,000 kilometers solo & self supported across America by bike.
With the aim of raising funds for
@bodywhys
and more importantly awareness around eating disorders.
Please share far & wide.
Time to go live out a dream💪🏻
@HowsUrHead1
RT🙏🏻❤️
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What we don't need to do is abuse each other and make things even more stressful and difficult because we don't see eye to eye.
Chances are that our beliefs are based upon our circumstances. Remember that and take it easy on each other.
It will eventually pass. (6)
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This day last year I walked into Lois Bridges eating disorder treatment centre.
I never thought an eating disorder would be something I’d have to face.
Two continents, 11,500KMs & €80,000 later all I know is that ultimately we control our own destiny.
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Unspoken.
Tonight.
RTE1.
10:15
Allowing a film crew to follow me at rock bottom as I went through treatment may seem like crazy decision. And in many ways it was.
But I knew it had the potential to be powerful.
Watch. Learn. Help break the stigma.
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Day 43.
I went into treatment 363 days ago.
I let a documentary film that journey knowing it would help.
I cycled across Europe raising €50,000.
Today I will finish America.
All of us have the power to write our own script.
€23,000 & counting👇🏻
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The finest of days wandering San Fran on two wheels.
It felt surreal to be honest. This has been two years in the making.
I’m gonna cycle that bridge Sunday morning for the start🚴🏻🇺🇸🙌🏻
36 hours ishhh⏳
#ProjectEDucate
@bodywhys
💙
@HowsUrHead1
🙏🏻
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Not sure I have any words for the morning of cycling I just had.
90 kilometers that no video or picture will ever do justice.
Another bit to go this afternoon but impossible to be in bad form after that.
Another bucket list box ticked✅
#ProjectEDucate
@HowsUrHead1
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Hitting the road for a few months in a normal manner for once 😂 First stop, Argentina✈️🇦🇷🌎
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The exact same approach that left me with a severe eating disorder for nearly 10 years, attempting to starve myself every day.
And it only resolved after 8 months off work and 2 months of intensive daily therapy and supported eating.
Solid approach👍🏻
#OperationTransformation
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What's not okay is the vitriolic abuse people hurl at each other because they disagree.
Chances are the majority of us (even if we differ in opinion) would be capable of having a rational conversation were it not for the protection of a keyboard. (4)
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The boy and the bike made it to Kansas🙌🏻
Colorado, I will be back for more someday🤞🏻
Another state down✔️💪🏻
#ProjectEDucate
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Day 58
Today we finish an 18 month project.
I hope we’ve been a voice for those with eating disorders.
I hope we’ve helped someone struggling.
I hope we’ve inspired a few.
“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have the courage to lose sight of shore.”
#AchillToAthens
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Day 58.
We are 5K from the finish line and have been joined by a local fan🚴🏻
An emotional last few K towards Athens.
#AchillToAthens
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It's important to still have hope. It's even more important to still dream. Despite the tragedy around us, we have to continue to live.
We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone. That is true, not just now but always.
Would appreciate you all spreading the word.
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“You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.”
5:30AM here in San Francisco. Golden Gate covered in dense fog.
Time to finish what I started.
New York, I’m on my way.
#ProjectEDucate
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€35,860✔️
The final chapter of Project EDucate brought to a close.
12 months:
An admission to an eating disorder treatment centre.Two continents, 12,000KM and €84,000 raised.
We are all capable of doing anything we set our minds to.
We just have to be brave enough to try.
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I'm not saying we can't question NPHET's Covid guidelines.
But I'm struggling with the vitriolic abuse they're receiving. Important to remember:
1) They're not politicians. Just doctors/scientists doing their job.
2) Last time we ignored their advice we had over 2,000 deaths.
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When I was admitted to an eating disorder recovery centre in June I didn’t think we’d see this day.
It all feels very surreal tonight.
I like who I am again & tomorrow we set off in the hope of making a difference.
A 6,000KM journey representing hope for those struggling.
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And the best part of reaching Kansas City.
A day off tomorrow with my cousin Gary who drove all the way from Dallas, Texas.
Kansas done.
4,000KM mark surpassed.
And a day free from cycling tomorrow in great company.
Would you say I’m content?
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Really don't get the criticism of NPHET & government. It's a pandemic. That has killed 1,600 Irish citizens in recent weeks. We are so lucky to be in a stable condition as a country. Can we not drop the sense of entitlement? Ya can't get to a pub or go to a game. You'll survive.
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Blown away by the overwhelmingly positive response to last night.
All I know today is that I’m proud.
Proud of
@eoinkernan
,
@Danielobo148
&
@AlanBradders
.
Proud of the project.
And for the first time in a long time, I’m proud of myself.
#Unspoken
you can catch it on player👇🏻
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Day 6 begins.
A 5:30AM start here for a day that I find intimidating.
I’ve 200K stretch and there is nothing out there (as far as I know) until I reach the next town.
This is when you have to block out the “what ifs”.
I’ll see ye on the other side.
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Every single day thousands of kind and talented professionals who have moved to this country prop up our under funded health service. They look after your mother, father, sister and brother.
They are not the problem. They’re not the ones destroying Dublin tonight. Sickening.
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300K✔️
Hard to put a day like that into words.
A day spent with so many little moments of gratitude.
Grateful for what our bodies can do.
Grateful to have this deadly little country to do something like this in☘️
#TourDeWestCork
#CompletedItMate
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Day 7✔️
175K, Tonopah to Rachel.
California tested me physically.
Nevada is testing me mentally.
It’s vast, it’s empty, its windy. You keep pedalling, yet nothing on the horizon seems to get any closer.
More of the same tomorrow.
#ProjectEDucate
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This year has taught us that anything can happen in life. None of us are invincible. This life is short.
So today I handed in my notice from a job I Iove, to chase a dream of cycling across America.
Fittingly, this was my reading this morning...👇🏻
Time to go live life.
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Growing up is hard.Growing up in a pandemic is harder.
So today,I took some annual leave to speak to 6th yrs in St. Benildus College. We talked about looking after themselves, the importance of emotional expression, kindness & believing in their potential.
It's good to talk.
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I’ll be on
@TodayFM
with
@DermotTodayFM
and
@DaveTodayFM
this morning (Thursday) talking about my attempt to cycle across the U.S. in aid of
@bodywhys
and why it’s important to break the stigma surrounding eating disorders.
Colorado treating me well so far 💪🏻🚴🏻🇺🇸
#ProjectEDucate
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If 2020 was a hurling game, this was it.
Nearly 7 years later and I'm still not right.
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€48,015🙌🏻
Today we announce the final fundraising figure of the Achill to Athens project.
We never envisaged such a response. So thank you all for your kindness, generosity & support.
Proud of the project and proud of the message.
There’s always hope.
#AchillToAthens
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The story so far:
Today I passed the 3,000KM mark.
I’ve climbed 105,675 feet. That’s the equivalent of going up Everest 3.6 times.
Sunburnt and blistered lips.
1 puncture.
0 pop tarts.
4 states.
1 dog chase.
0 bears.
And 2 “Fuck Biden” flags.
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"He gives talks on mental health, he's got his shit together".
Being resilient doesn't mean you're exempt from darkness.We all have our demons.
Even in 2019 the lad in the pic had to get help to look after a few of his.We're only human. It helps to talk
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Shouting “Get them out” while assaulting their fellow citizens.
Their fellow citizens who arrested the perpetrator and are now trying to preserve the very crime scene of the horrendous crime that they claim to be angered by.
Make it make sense🙃
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Day 35✔️
164KM, Indianapolis, Indiana to Englewood, Ohio.
Another state ticked off. The 5,000KM mark passed.
I remember walking out of San Francisco airport and thinking “how am I ever going to get through this?”
But somehow, I’m getting through it.
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Today I demonstrated an unwavering loyalty to my Northside roots.
Some spin 🚴🏻
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How you carry yourself matters.A night sleeping rough & €7,000 for charity. An environment that offered lads an escape from problems.A culture that stressed values & enjoyment over winning.We lost a county final but you dont always have to win to be successful.Proud of this lot.
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I have experienced darkness at this time of year.
To those who are happy, be mindful that Christmas can exacerbate the despair felt by many.
To anyone struggling, it is okay to be vulnerable. Talk to loved ones or pick up the phone:
Pieta House:1800247247
Aware:1800804848
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Just spent the last 6 hours covering 107K into a nasty headwind.
In serious heat. This was the only shade I found along the way until I reached the petrol station where I am now.
Just plugged into podcasts & slogged it out.
Another 50 or so to do!
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Day 24✔️
253K.
Averaging 32 KM/H in the Kansas heat.
From tailwinds and great roads to headwinds and gravel roads.
I’m absolutely spent but I’m really proud of that effort. Feel as though 2.5 years of honest training efforts came to fruition today.
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This is madness.
I see it every week with my own sister. Football games on Wednesdays. Camogie on Thursdays. Player welfare non existent.
20X20 moves things 2 steps forwards but sometimes it feels like LGFA & Camogie association take it one step back.
Demoralising for players.
Motion 3: Adding a new Rule in relation to the Dual Player
DEFEATED ❌
24% in favour
76% against
#CamogieCongress2020
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Day 2.
Not done yet.
We are working hard today. Currently stopped for a heap of food and shade with about 35K to go.
About 30 Celsius most of the day and pretty much constant climbing the last 50K.
I’m earning my bed tonight.
#ProjectEDucate
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15 years ago today Cormac McAnallen lost his life.7 years ago today,I had just left hospital,pacemaker in situ. I'm lucky enough to know his family now;the kindest of people. Were it not for them,my life may have been cut short.Spare a thought for Cormac and the McAnallens today.
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Day 9 begins.
A 200K+ day in store and all going well it’ll bring me into Utah.
Thankfully got a great nights sleep and feel much better for it.
#ProjectEDucate
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Day 10✔️
Not so much a rest day but a day off the bike.
To wander around the spectacular Zion National Park.
Got out early this morning before the heat and the crowds. Back at base now doing my best to rest before another big day tomorrow.
#ProjectEDucate
@HowsUrHead1
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Day 8 begins.
Struggling a bit this morning. Body feels a bit broken up.
Not the legs but I’m paying for not minding myself properly in the sun.
Blistered lips and hands left me with close to a sleepless night.
So today will be a slog of the mind and body.
#ProjectEDucate
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Day 57 begins.
An early start for one last big spin on our penultimate day.
The pic below is the night before we left Achill.
The aim now is to maximise funds for
@bodywhys
&
@PietaHouse
We’ve cycled over 5,000KM to Athens. Donation link below. RT
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Day 11✔️
192KM, Springdale to Page. 1,890m climbed.
Today was an up & down day.
My head just wasn’t in it this morning. But the scenery & a few lovey human interactions did help take me out of my own head.
So just like life itself, good & bad moments.
#ProjectEDucate
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Day 4✔️
157K, Sonora to Bridgeport, via the Sonora Pass.
3,665m of elevation gain.
On a gravel bike. With all my gear.
I went to the well and back time after time today. But it was easy to with the scenery.
An incredible mountain pass.
#ProjectEDucate
@HowsUrHead1
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Day 1✅
187K, San Francisco to Ribon.
Felt really good today and can’t say I suffered. Cruised along and done by 3PM California time.
I did however get baked. Hit 31 degrees so it’s electrolytes for the night.
#ProjectEDucate
@HowsUrHead1
🙏🏻
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€35,710 🙌🏻
€84,000 raised in the last year.
€150,000 since our first cycling project in 2013.
A collective effort involving a core group of 20+ people.
Immensely proud, not of the funds raised but of the stigma tackled.
Another chapter closed,for now.
#ProjectEDucate
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I’m not a cyclist.
I’m just a GAA player who uses a bike to try make a small change in the world.
I needed to push the boundaries today. To know that my legs can save me if something goes wrong.
To know that I have a chance of covering the 6,000K across the U.S.
13 days🚴🏻🇺🇸
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10 years ago today.
Minor Hurling Champ vs Wexford.
Only 2 start for the Dublin hurlers tomorrow.
5 went on to play football, winning 25+ All Ireland medals.
All 5 would have been huge assets to the hurlers.
That's just the 2011 minors. Dublin hurling's eternal challenge.
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Day 9✔️
212KM, Panaca Nevada to Springdale Utah. 1,668m climbed.
Today had a little bit of everything. Awe, struggle, relief.
This is proving to be an incredible challenge & experience. I’m just glad I was brave enough to go for it.
#ProjectEDucate
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Day 39✔️
Too tired to come up with anything remotely interesting or thoughtful.
So here’s a picture of me & my dinner last night.
97K today disrupted by my refusal to leave Slippery Rock early, storms and a lack of daylight. Oh & many hills.
Time to😴
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Day 42.
The penultimate day.
This morning I’ll cross the 6,000K mark.
By the end of what is going to be a long day of climbing I’ll pass into a new state.
By tomorrow I’ll make it to New York.
Now it’s all about maximising the fundraising effort👇🏻
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