Mark O'Donovan

Train smarter not harder. Correlate self reporting & other quantitive (Watts,HR,Lactate) markers. If you don’t measure you don’t learn #science Helping the current Munster Champ 🏆 @eoinclifford_ #Bandon DM for lactate monitoring.

An amazing result by @NewcestownGAA again! A great team with a common goal, good player cohesion and a strong desire to win. Very proud to have played a small part in this year's football team as a Performance Coach in the latter stage of the season.

High-rep vs Low-rep strength training for endurance athletes 👇 A systematic review & meta-analysis from @FrankNugent10 🏋️ HRST = High rep strength training. >12 reps per set; <67% 1RM; short rest periods 🏋️‍♀️ LRST = Low rep strength training. <12 reps per set; >67% 1RM; >90s rest periods Aim: Evaluate effects of high-rep strength training (HRST) on endurance performance 📖 619 papers identified Criteria: ・ Competitive endurance athletes ・ HRST intervention >4 wks ・ Control / Low rep strength group ・ Outcome measure = TT or physiol. perform. marker (V̇O2max) ❗ Only 11 met study inclusion criteria Largely non-elite participants from: rowing, regional/national runners, triathlon Ave. HRST intervention = 8 wks 📊 Headline: No sig diff. on endurance performance for HRST 🆚 CON or LRST group For endurance performance HRST = LRST Thoughts: 1️⃣ Only 11 eligible studies! Remarkable the paucity of research on which we make "evidence based" decisions on Guess: *most* S&C coaches favour LRST yet many "traditional" endurance coaches may default to HRST. 2️⃣ Absence of evidence ≠ evidence of absence There's not much quality research & durations (5-8 wks) isn't enough to a) have positive effect of STR training & b) enough time to crossover to endurance benefits But... these could be effective methods over longer time periods 3️⃣ If all other things are equal, logic guides intervention choice. HRST likely = greater energy cost in athletes with already ↑ energy demands. HRST = likely higher physiological & psychological load If perf diffs btw HRST & LRST = negligible then is juice worth squeeze? 4️⃣ In athlete's w/ already high volumes of sport specific training (& high volumes of impact in many cases) is the mechanical loading and energy cost of high repetition training worth it?

@TNuvolari Cheers kiiiddd 🤩

@manthonyrc @TechnologicalU3 @innopharmalabs Congrats kidd

Proud to have recently graduated from a level 8 in Biopharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing. It was a full on year balancing work, study & 🚴. Appreciated the support that work gave me 🙌 Now to recoup some time back to building a solid base for next year's Rás ⏱️🏋️🚴💨

@jfanneron For sure. We need to make a trip soon! Lucky Jason!! ☘️ We miss ye all. Can't wait to make plans soon!

@manthonyrc @TechnologicalU3 @innopharmalabs Well done come back to NY soon with your wife and the Irish Gang. Jason coming soon Miss you guys

@mconsidine78 Thanks very much Michael 💁🏼‍♀️

@manthonyrc @TechnologicalU3 @innopharmalabs Congratulations Mark

@SamKingston17 Thanks very much Sam

@manthonyrc @TechnologicalU3 @innopharmalabs Congratulations 🎊

@Teresita083 Thanks very much Teresita 😊

@manthonyrc @TechnologicalU3 @innopharmalabs Heartiest congratulations 😊🥂

With winter training getting into full swing. The importance of knowing what zone you are in can make all the difference come summer racing. Get in contact if you want to book a session. If you don't measure you don't know. odonovanmark.wordpress.com/2017/03/08/lac…

So sad to read about Greig's passing. Tragic accident. He was an absolute gent to anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him.

@blarneycc held the 2023 Cork County Time Trial Championships. Very well run event by all involved. Nice to place 2nd in A1, my second time 'attempting' to race a TT bike.

My first @rastailteann experience completed with @blarneycc A lot of positives taken away from this race and a huge learning curve. Looking forward to my next one ❤️💙 If I'm allowed @ClodaghB4 🙈

Lastly, I cannot forget our best little @blarneycc supporters who came out for the finish for stage 3 in #Castlebar #Mayo Pity I got caught up in a crash a little over 3km from the finish but they were all smiles when I came in! #UpMayo 💚♥️

One week ago already since we finished #RasTailteann in Blackrock, Co.Louth. Big thanks to our mechanic @soc124124 and our DS @Mike_acrowley who gave their time and the work they put in behind the scenes every evening. @blarneycc 💙❤️

Very proud to have completed my first @rastailteann Racing 770km on Irish roads over 5 days. I got great advise and support from members of @blarneycc 💙♥️ Thanks to all the sponsors who helped make this happen.

@Grantie79 @ShaneODRow @mconsidine78 I better start training more to get in with a chance of adding another one to the wall. 😬

@manthonyrc @ShaneODRow @mconsidine78 😂 I couldn’t have you cycling all over Ireland and arriving back to #WestCork and a dirty plaque!! 😂

I was just leaving the hotel for the night and passed the Sports Star wall of fame. I said I better polish this plaque @manthonyrc & @ShaneODRow 😉

'I do love a challenge' Former world champion rower @manthonyrc swapped his oars for a bike in 2020, and will race in the five-day Rás Tailteann with Blarney CC this week. We've an interview with Mark in Thursday's @SouthernStarIRL.

Time to get excited. Ireland's pinnacle cycling race is coming up later this month. Thanks to all the sponsors who are making this happen for @blarneycc #Cork riders.