By Coach Stazza, 25th Nov 2021

Are you an athlete tinkering in and around national level over cross-country, 5000m, 10000m, or the marathon, but haven’t quite made the breakthrough? If so, read on … 

By Coach Stazza, 3rd Oct 2021

WE CAME, WE SAW, AND WE CONQUERED! 

By Coach Stazza, 28th Sep 2021

Racing’s back and this is how Stazza’s Stable Stablemates do it:  PBs:  Hobble Creek HM Dustin Bybee: 66:51 (3’09” PB)  Tunnel Marathon Pete Goldsmith (62 years young)—2:57 (7’56” PB) Shane Cultra (52 years young)—2:58 (8’ PB) John Brockenbrough (52 years young)—2:55:36 (5’ PB)  Riocht 5K  Ollie O’Sullivan: 18:39 (42” PB)  Berlin Marathon Stephen Rooney: 2:49:58 (6’01” PB) Laura […]

By Coach Stazza, 27th Aug 2021

Some of you have met The Grand Stablemaster (Edwardo Starrett—aka, The Stablemaster’s dad), and for those of you who haven’t, he helps me out with sessions—notably, the world-famous downpour session in Castleisland, which contributed to James Doran winning the European Masters HM Champs. He’s also great for bouncing ideas off about how to enhance your […]

By Coach Stazza, 10th Aug 2021

I spent much of this past summer in the western United States in the state of Utah working with Aoife Cooke, preparing her for the Olympics. During our time in Utah, I made the decision that after the Games—regardless of her performance—it would be best for Aoife and me to part ways. As of today, […]

By Coach Stazza, 2nd Nov 2020

We’ve got to start with the Stablemate of the moment, James Doran—European champion. Doran’s performance in the sweltering heat and humidity of Madeira to take the European Masters half marathon title was something to behold. Only a few weeks earlier, he was banging out reps in the pouring rain on the track at Castleisland, with myself […]

By Coach Stazza, 21st Sep 2020

Yep, I’m putting it out there. But first, let’s kick-off with the recent races… PHANTASMAGORICAL SNOGGING IN KERRY First up, great run from international orienteer and Stablemate, Jens Waechter, in the Kerryway ultra. Jens, moving up from orienteering to ultra trail running, found himself in a phantasmagorical battle for a podium spot. His race report […]

By Coach Stazza, 31st Aug 2020

What a fantastic day. Rucks of PBs, a course record, and drama (see race reports for full details). For now, here are the provisional results: MEN 1st    James Doran                      52:28  2nd   Declan Guina                     […]