Day: July 24, 2018

Ben Butler Training Diary 2018 Entry No. 5: The Power of Habit

July 24, 2018

Fitness for me was never something that formed a central part of my identity. Or any part, really. It was something I did, on occasion,

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A belter of a year! We are so lucky to be surroun

A belter of a year!

We are so lucky to be surrounded by such an incredibly talented team who live the DSC values with us everyday, every week, month and year.

We appreciate value of hard work & friendship and being around people that inspire and challenge us everyday.

Our heartfelt thanks to you all for placing your trust in us and making DSC a special place to be, whatever your reason to visit.

Wishing a very happy and healthy new year to all our friends, neighbours, colleagues & brilliant clients; past, present and yet to be!
Strength is for life… 👊🏻💙

#dublin #happynewyear #training #physio #rehab #health #gym #sport #fitness

WHAT A WEEKEND 💙⭐️ Firstly to our superstar

WHAT A WEEKEND 💙⭐️
Firstly to our superstar physio Evan who claimed his 5th All Ireland title on Sun. In a really tough year starting with a serious injury that threatened to keep him out for the season he never faltered.A true measure of the athlete that he is that he made it back for the latter half of the championship.His dedication to his rehab,work ethic,patience & ability to face setbacks with maturity was so impressive and though he remained on standby on Sun he battled just as hard for every inch of that title.No doubt he has many exciting years in the no1 jersey ahead.
James, Paddy, Dean and John who we had the absolute pleasure of working with for another year - incredible athletes & great humans and all deserve their place in the history books.Hard working and so committed each faced injury challenges this year & never wavered bravely pushing their limits to get back on the pitch.
Few get to see what goes on behind the scenes & just how hard these players have to work, discipline and mental resolve required to do what they do.It’s a far cry from the glory of Croke park on a dark cold morning in DSC facing another agonising rehab session that is physically and mentally gruelling,but they never quit.Always looking for that extra few percent to heal better,come back stronger & sharper and in doing so absolutely challenging our problem solving, treatment & coaching capabilities every step of the way!A special thanks also to our brilliant clients who are always supportive of the lads & show great camaraderie along with a fair dose of good natured abuse while they are being put through their paces!
And finally-saving the best till last,to our other superstar physio Ellie who had to wait till all the footballing action was over to take to the track late Sunday night for the final of the 1500m nationals.Facing very tough competition from the two European medalists,Ellie maturely stuck to her own race, ran bravely and hard from the front of the pack to take the bronze medal.An absolutely brilliant performance & we couldnt be prouder of our girl.
A great day for the parish! So proud of all our team both in the spotlight and behind the scenes.
Up the Dubs 💙

Hard work knows no gender. Equal effort. Equal exp

Hard work knows no gender. Equal effort. Equal expectation. Equal support. Equal respect. Everyday
#womeninsportire
#iwd2023
#internationalwomensweek
#embraceequity
#morethanjustaday

G O L D E N🥇 It’s doesn’t get much better t

G O L D E N🥇 It’s doesn’t get much better than a gold medal and a new national record at national championships. @emma.mcdermott_ took the national title and set a new national record in the 76kg class with some very impressive numbers @theipf National Powerlifting Championships yesterday:
165kg Squat (PB)
95kg Bench Press
206kg Deadlift (National Record)

466kg total - National Record

Brilliant performance and result by such a hardworking athlete who is having a fantastic season. Huge congrats Emma we are all so proud of you.
Swipe ➡️ and take a moment to respect that 2 0 6 deadlift!!! #seriouslystrong

#nationals #powerlifting #strength #deadlift #squat #bench #irishpowerlifting #gym #train #traintowin #therapy #rehab #physio #hipsdontlie #atthebar

VERY PROUD of our multitalented physio @elliehartn

VERY PROUD of our multitalented physio @elliehartnett who took the bronze medal in the 1500m at the @athleticsirelandofficial National Indoor Champs in the NIA Abbotstown yesterday 🥉
No stranger to hard work on and off the track, Ellie’s positive attitude, focus, experience and work ethic make her an exceptional physio and coach aswell as an athlete. National medals are hard won and so delighted she made the podium in a very tough field. 💪🏽❤️
Big shout out also to DSC fam @carlasweeney98 (@rathfarnhamwsaf.ac)who ran a brilliant race and took the gold medal. Niamh Kearney (@rahenyshamrock) took the bronze medals in the womens 3k. Brilliant running by all 3 ladies and setting themselves up for an exciting season ahead!

#athletics #trackandfield #nationals #championshipsunday #run #femaleathletes #inspo #motivationmonday #training #competition #sport #physio #therapy #performance

W E O U T! 🎄 That’s a wrap from us till aft

W E O U T! 🎄
That’s a wrap from us till after the big man arrives. Wishing all our clients, friends and comrades a really happy Christmas and a well deserved break. Thanks for all your hard work this year and enduring all forms of our torture! Most importantly for all the laughs and friendship and constantly challenging us to stay on top our game.
Proud of our incredible team @oppydsc @mathewspeter2 @elliehartnett @evan_comerford1 @han_norgrove, Fiona and Orla (too cool for the gram) who all bring the endless energy and work ethic that make DSC what it is.
A special mention to our neighbours and community ‘the Fenian St massive’ who have worked so hard to return to some normality over the past year and make our little corner of D2 very special place to be 💙
Happy Christmas Eve to all and remember Strength is for Life not just for Christmas!

#christmasholidays #grateful #teamwork #gym #physio #therapy #training #dublin #mincepies

W I N T E R . P E R F O R M A N C E ❄️ Pre sea

W I N T E R . P E R F O R M A N C E ❄️
Pre season is on and we are excited to be back doing what we do best. Kicking off our winter performance programs with our GAA focused pre-season sessions. Coaches Paul and Evan will be leading these key weekly gym based sessions designed to tackle the most common issues we see time and time again when championship season comes around!
For players who:
- struggle with recurring injuries
- struggle to make it through a full season without getting injured
- want to build a solid foundation of strength this pre-season
- want to optimise their on field performance
Use this winter season wisely and get strong to perform.
Limited places remaining so get in touch to book - info@dublinsportsclinic.ie or call us on 01-5517343 👌

#preseason #wintertraining #gaa #football #hurling #camogie #injuryprevention #performance #training #gym #strengthandconditioning #dscperformance

Busy weekend of sporting action for the DSC #fam T

Busy weekend of sporting action for the DSC #fam
The @irishlifehealth @athleticsirelandofficial NationalTrack & Field Championships kick off today at Morton Stadium Santry with our own Ellie Hartnett and Greta Streimikyte going in the 1500m heats at 6.15pm this eve. Catch all the action live stream on the athletics Ireland You Tube channel. Live coverage and highlights on RTE at 6pm on Sunday.
Evan Comerford and the Dublin men take on Cork in the All Ireland Quater-finals at 6pm in @crokepark_official.
Next up then the Dublin Ladies play Mayo in their final group match of the All Ireland Championship at 7.15 in O’Moore Park Portlaoise which will be live on @tg4 tv.
Very best of luck to all our athletes in action today 🤞⭐️
3 screens at the ready - Saturday Sports let’s be having ye!
Up the Dubs 💙

#saturdaysport #athletics #trackandfield #gaelicfootball #gaa #lgfa #serioussupport #athletes #motivation #dublin #coybib #coygib #dscfamily