
Joe O Connor
@runjoc
Exercise Physiology & Performance Nutrition Lecturer @MTU_kerry
Endurance Performance coach via CoachPACT.ie
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02-05-2011 13:54:56
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I’m really looking forward to MC’ing this Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association event. We always strive to help our athletes & clients wellbeing but what about us practitioners? How can we provide ourselves with a long fulfilling career? Can we avoid burnout? Great speakers announcements coming very soon!!

Fantastic presentation by Marco Altini, PhD on the accuracy of wearable technologies. We need to differentiate between actual measurements and estimates aka made up metrics Sport Ireland


The Kardashians are responsible for 'so much health misinformation online' – Dietician Orla Walsh Dietitian #PatKenny newstalk.com/news/kardashia…

Health isn't a trend, no matter what TikTok influencers might have you believing" – Why social media health trends can do more harm than good. Orla Walsh Dietitian #PatKenny newstalk.com/news/kardashia…



Upcoming live webinar on "REDs: what is new?" In this webinar, José L Areta, Neil Peter Walsh, and I will explore REDs as a model. We will challenge low energy availability as the sole factor for REDs and discuss alternative explanations. Secure your space now: bit.ly/MSSAWEB19


The Irish Examiner article highlights the burnout challenges among practitioners who often put athletes first. Joe O Connor & Jessie Barr emphasize self-care to prevent mental & physical exhaustion. 🔗 Read more & register for the event on isesa.ie/news



“I was thinking, ‘Oh, it doesn’t matter now if I don’t go to bed early.’ Now I’ve realised I need to put on my own mask first.” On Nov 14 members of the sport and exercise science community (Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association) will gather in Thurles to talk, and prevent, burnout irishexaminer.com/sport/otherspo…

🔥 Meet 2 of Our Panelists at the ISESA Fireside Chat! Want to hear what pros like Jessie Barr and Toni Rossiter have to say about well-being and resilience? Gain practical tips on sustaining performance, managing stress, and preventing burnout. isesa.ie/news/fireside-…



🔥 Meet Our Final 2 Panelists at the Fireside Chat! 🔥 Jason Cowman, Head of Performance Support @FAI, and Gráinne Donnelly 's Gráinne Donnelly, join us to share their insights. Don't miss this interactive in-person discussion and register.



Such an interesting discussion facilitated by Joe O Connor this evening at our Irish Sport and Exercise Sciences Association event discussing all aspects of 'burnout' considering athletes and their support teams. Tommy Comyns PhD, OLY opened the event announcing the 1st annual ISESA conference (May 23rd/24th '25 SETU ) 🎉


Next SHPRC Seminar 19th Feb Huong Le in PESS @ UL with Dr Mikey Kiley, Head of Athletic Performance at Connacht Rugby & multiple All Ireland winner with Limerick GAA. Seminar will cover 'Guiding Principles in Amateur and Pro Sport'. Register for FREE: eventmaster.ie/event/4RKwi4rF…



