Jillian MooneyOct 4, 20214 minFailing Forward Ain't Easy - 5 things I've learned.We’ve all failed so for what’s it worth, here are 5 things I know about navigating the process of ‘failing forward’.
Jillian MooneyJun 25, 20212 minRole Reversal at Team Joe Barr!On Friday July 2nd Joe’s going racing but not on 2-wheels. He’s doing something he hasn’t done before – he’s crewing which means someone...
-Feb 4, 20213 minSeason 2021 - The Most Important Ingredients May Surprise YouUsually at this time of year we order a digital drum-roll and launch our race calendar. However, the world is on 'pause' and it seems a...
-Jan 1, 20213 minYou want change but is your foot on the accelerator or the brake? 5 ways to hit the accelerator.If you are reading this you might be thinking of the year ahead. We all know the challenges that are outside of our control but there are...
-Dec 8, 20204 minHighlights of our 2020 Season of Reaching Further with White's Oats2020 highlights - well we had to work for them, we had to adapt, be creative, plan, get disappointed, pick ourselves up and plan again.
-Jun 30, 20203 minIreland's End to End & Back Again Under 48 Hours - Is It Possible?Is it possible to put the current World Ultra-Cycling Association’s World Record under 48 hours? Ummm….not sure but let’s find out!
Jillian MooneyApr 22, 20203 minA Parable From The Road of Joe #2There are many ways to be beaten in a race or in life - by a better or stronger rider, by being complacent or by a subtle inner surrender.
Jillian MooneyApr 4, 20202 minA Parable From The Road of JoeOn the descent he explained, when under pressure it's easy to focus on where you want to get to, the point where you think it will get easy
Jillian MooneyMar 8, 20203 minThe Most Important Thing I've Learned From Endurance & 5 Things I Do ConsistentlyDistance is cumulative. The further you go, whether that is in training, racing or life the more you accumulate.
Jillian MooneyJan 18, 20202 minHow to struggle effectively Over the years I've learned to appreciate the particular struggle that is a harbinger of a new performance edge.
Jillian MooneySep 22, 20193 minHow Do You Make The Impossible Possible? What is an impossible performance? The question only has meaning when it relates to your performance. Impossible is personal.
Jillian MooneyJul 6, 20192 minThe Dark Side of the Moon It's moments like these that reflect all the hard work, the dedication, the endless inner-dialogue of of self motivation and support.
Jillian MooneyJan 17, 20191 minThe Drip EffectJoe here - there's no secret to staying in shape or staying close to 'performance ready.' I'm nearly 60 and if there was a secret I'd...
Jillian MooneyJan 12, 20192 minPerformance Mindset - The Most Important Thing I Can Tell YouJoe here - the term mindset refers to a set of beliefs and thoughts that influence how we approach situations. It's a mind-filter that we...
Jillian MooneyDec 27, 20182 minPreparing for Exceptional!Joe here - exceptional results depend on exceptional preparation. I'm often made fun of because of my attention to detail. I admit it....
Jillian MooneyDec 20, 20182 minFinding the Gear that Works for You!Joe here - we use gears to move ourselves forward. That's what they're invented for, you apply tension or effort and the energy or...
Jillian MooneySep 29, 20185 minRace Around Ireland - Our Journey To The PodiumJoe here - before I start this blog, know that there will be a series of blogs on various aspects of this race over the coming weeks....
Jillian MooneyAug 17, 20182 minBreaking The Cycle At Race Around IrelandJoe here - I’m considered pretty tough. I’m often described as ‘tough as nails’ or ‘a machine’, just peruse the comments on social media...
Jillian MooneyApr 8, 20183 minAnd Her Wheels Come to a Final RestJoe here - my mother used to tell a story of me trying to race Nurse Duffy as she made her village rounds. Nurse Duffy rode one of those...
Jillian MooneyFeb 27, 20183 minStoppingJoe here - I recently read some research by a guy called Samuele Marcora, he is a professor in exercise physiology who investigates the...