BETTER KNOW A STABLEMATE—BARRY MCKEON

“Running in circles.”

What is your name?

Barry McKeon.

What is your favourite colour?

Green.

What is your favourite word?

Tree.

Who is your favourite musician?

Chris Martin.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Solid.

What talent would you like to have?

Singing.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Leaving Cert.

Who are your heroes in history?

Barack Obama, Elvis Presley, Oskar Schindler.

Who are your heroes in real life?

My dad, and my wife, Gillian.

What is your idea of happiness?

By the beach with my wife and kids.

Where would you most like to live?

Surrey or San Francisco.

What profession would you like to attempt?

Veterinarian.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Siemens coffee machine.

What is your most treasured possession?

Not big into possessions.

Why did you start running?

To stay healthy.

What does running mean to you now?

It’s become a massive part of my life, my self-esteem, and my identity.

What do you like about Stazza’s Stable?

The advice from John, the focus of a training plan, and the community feel of the Strava group.

What is your motto?

Work hard, train hard, rest easy.