Distance is cumulative. The further you go, whether that is in training, racing or life the more you accumulate.

Over the years I've learned to appreciate the particular struggle that is a harbinger of a new performance edge.

What is an impossible performance? The question only has meaning when it relates to your performance. Impossible is personal.

It's moments like these that reflect all the hard work, the dedication, the endless inner-dialogue of of self motivation and support.

Joe 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 have found it by now. U...

Joe 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 see and experience ...

Joe here - exceptional results depend on exceptional preparation. I'm often made fun of because of my attention to detail. I admit it. The word - meticulous ...

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 pull-force generated prop...

Joe 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. This is merely episode...

Joe here - I’m considered pretty tough. I’m often described as ‘tough as nails’ or ‘a machine’, just peruse the comments on social media and you’ll see what ...

Joe 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 heavy, black bikes,...

Joe here - I recently read some research by a guy called Samuele Marcora, he is a professor in exercise physiology who investigates the mind/brain in enduran...

Joe here – 435 miles into the 735 mile record attempt from Malin Head, the most Northerly point in Ireland, to Mizen head, the most Southerly point in Irelan...

Joe here - I must be feeling nostalgic. Maybe it's because we're about to run our first Endurance Workshop so once again I find myself embarking on something...

Joe here - learning how to go further has many elements to it. Sure you have to ride longer, ride differently. You usually have to change your position on th...

I am so very proud of and grateful for my team. All of them. Whether they have supported me on one race or have covered thousands of miles by my side. I have...