Joe O Connor is an endurance coach and university lecturer in Exercise Physiology & Performance Nutrition. Both his academic and applied knowledge combine to provide his athletes with individualised scientifically based programming.

A love for distance running since childhood lead to a career in exercise science. This begin with a degree in Health, Fitness and Leisure Studies and a master’s degree in Exercise & Nutrition Science. Current PhD research focuses on longevity and optimal health performance of corporate athletes.

Joe has worked with many of Irelands leading athletes and teams competing on the national and international stage ranging from All Ireland winning teams to those competing at European and World Championships.

He has also worked with teams and athletes who have competed at both the Rio and Toyko Olympics and is currently working with a small number of elite athletes striving for Olympic Qualification for Paris 2024 and Rome 2028.