Hydration!
Get water into you as soon as possible. Even better, try sneak a few glasses in the night before going to bed, but the morning is an absolute must.
To bring a bit of life back into my system I go for a quick dip in the sea. Exhilarating is an understatement to how fast this heals the body. The water in Ireland is freezing this time of year and jolts you back to life even faster. A lot of local health food stores offer different smoothies I usually go for one high in greens straight after the swim and it works wonders!
I always get a gym session in after a late night, this works wonders in supporting the body by heating the vital organs and getting some life back into them. I normally go for a 60% recovery session (Give a quick example of what this is), and add in some extra sets. Pushing yourself too hard if you haven't hydrated enough can create a worse feeling so make sure to not go over board.
If you really want to clear your system I recommend an apple cider vinegar bath with Pure Athlete bath salts. One cup of apple cider vinegar works wonders for detoxifying your skin.
Recap; Plenty of water, dip in the sea, gym session, bath.
I spent Sunday before last with a great friend of mine Orlagh.
She is a real life hero and backs it up with her lifestyle. She works as a facilitator with the Soar Foundation and Barretstown House. Orlagh's work with Soar involves facilitating workshops in schools countrywide allowing for safe spaces for students to be there true selves. I am lucky enough to see the work Soar are doing and can honestly say their work is saving life's throughout the country. Well done Orlagh!
We caught up for a swim in Sandycove as the sun set last Sunday. Orlagh isn't used to the Irish water as she was recently abroad and got quite a kick jumping into the Irish Sea. This made for a fantastic evening which we discussed many issues Ireland is facing at the moment, and it was great to absorb it all.
Here you can see me and Orlagh Posing.
The benefits of swimming in the sea year round are many, energising and couldn't imagine keeping up with my busy lifestyle without it and maintaining health...and it's free!
I attended the GAA/GPA All star presentations last Friday. I was invited by the Soar Foundation and had a great time. Even better on the night my younger brother got a last minute ticket and joined the celebrations.
Myself and brother Neil
The Soar Foundations table from left to right,
Myself, Cillain Brennan, Tony Regan, Pat Cusack, Karl Swan, Tony Griffin, Mark O Donnell, Michael aka Mitch, Ronon Conway. Big up to Philly McMahon for taking the photo.
It was this night out that gave insight to the content above.
I am heading to Australia shortly and look forward to some new experiences.
Learn something new everyday,
Lorcan
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