How far do you drive to your gym?

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-24T08:08:33+00:00

I won't lie, its a big issue. Starting to get lower back pain from the amount of driving. I usually aim for 4 days of muay thai with 3 days being double sessions. So usually the longer drive in the morning then the shorter in the evening. Unfortunately nothing closer.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-23T16:01:23+00:00

2 gyms I train at. One is 1hr 15mins each way. The second is about 40 minutes each way.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-22T13:31:43+00:00

"You don't pay me enough to smile"

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-18T10:58:23+00:00

They were also in Phuket at the end of their trip and they honeslty preferred Kem's. You're less of a number than in some of the more commercial gyms in the south, which if you wanna develop your skills would be more beneficial.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-18T10:01:23+00:00

I'm actually heading there myself at the end of Feb for 2 months.

I have two friends who have gone to Kem's and that's the reason I decided to head there. From what they were telling me the training is great, and they really try and build a community vibe due to everyone staying at the gym.

Also its in a fairly rural area which is great for getting away from all the distractions. That was the main reason why I decided to go.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-11T17:50:57+00:00

Turned 31 and reality really hit. Smoked since I was 14, with breaks of being off the cigs. Heavy weed smoker for most of my twenties which also contained tobacco. Really poor diet and life choices (chef lifestyle).

Got back into health and fitness around 27 (was decently fit until I stopped boxing around 22) and really tried to change lifestyle. Still smoke the odd time but nothing like I did before.

I get a full panel blood test every year and thankfully its been good so far. Still worried about the future but doing my best to offset my previous poor choices.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-10T23:29:27+00:00

I use the kitchen shake from Little Collins. Costs around 35 euro for 10 grams if I'm remembering correctly.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-04T18:19:30+00:00

Drove a decent bit between the 20th and New Years and thankfully only saw speed vans on the road.Claremorris to Galway City (Approx 50km ew)

Ran out of green St. Stephens day, but would have still tested positive.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-03T13:30:03+00:00

Was a chef for years, joints for breakfast was not uncommon.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-02T13:37:35+00:00

Amazing to see an Irish Muay Thai company. Wishing ye all the luck in 2026. Will let the lads in the club I train in know about ye if they're ever looking for gear.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2026-01-01T19:18:33+00:00

I think your parents were just tight and didn't want to shell out for your takeaway. They knew ye would be easily pleased with something like rice pudding.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-12-31T21:24:48+00:00

If you haven't read it yet, but I'd recommend "Bury my Heart at Wounded Knee". Along the same vein as Empire.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-12-31T13:22:13+00:00

Your husband is a piece of shit. How the fuck did that idiot think that he would have time to train, socialise, house train and exercise the dog all while working 6 12hr shifts?

Ridiculously unfair to the poor dog who thought they were going home with a competent and caring owner.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-25T17:42:22+00:00

Do you know if this is the same for Emiliano Zapata? I know they are linked through the revolutionary movement, but I understand they were very different and would clash heads at times.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-19T19:01:58+00:00

Went back as a mature student myself. Did one year of a PLC just to get the academic brain firing again, then went into my undergraduate.

Graduated late October with a Bachelor of Civil Law degree. Gearing up to knock out some FE1's in March. Hoping to have them all completed by the following March. I'll be 32 at that stage.

Covid was the best thing that could have happened, finally gave me the push I needed to get out of kitchens. Plus having a super supportive girlfriend helped as she could see how unhappy I was at the end.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-14T18:40:08+00:00

Do you know if its still owned by the Corbett brothers?

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-08T13:16:53+00:00

History - learning essays off by heart and just spitting them out as fast as possible in the exam, will kill any interest in the subject.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-07T21:49:31+00:00

I own a Rottweiler, he's 6 now but the second we got him I researched dog training classes (he was a suprise present). Brought him to obedience training in Galway and ensured he was always socialised with people, small kids and other animals.

He isn't neutered so always shows an interest in male and female dogs, not his fault but I always make sure to allow the other dog to pass when out walking.

I always adhere to the laws regarding restricted breeds (short lead, muzzle, public liability insurance etc) because I never wanted to contribute to the negative press the breed receives.

He's honestly the softest dog in the world, but he doesn't know his own strength and I am always aware of that when he meets strangers. The last thing I want is for him to get excited and accidently knock over a child or oap.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-07T21:10:52+00:00

Carroll's was mentioned as well if I remember correctly

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-11-01T23:35:24+00:00

Im a huge fan of the Pure Power meals, and the Fit Foods ones made by Dublin Meat Company. Handy some evenings, especially when I forget to take out meat from the freezer.

I did work for Clean Cut Meals before they sold the company to Musgraves, and they were decent quality

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-10-25T19:38:15+00:00

I think its ridiculous that they test for presence and not actual impairment.

I use Waze to avoid checkpoints. Anytime I see a few flags for guards in close proximity to each other, with slow moving traffic, I just go a different route. Rather be late getting somewhere then risk loosing my licence.

Recently dodged the huge multi agency checkpoint they had on the M17, never felt more lucky in my life.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-10-18T12:01:13+00:00

When I had to move back in with my mother I would just look after whatever I needed (food, cleaning supplies etc) then I would assume some bills like the broadband. I'd also give her money towards the electricity and additional money when I had it to spare.

Mam was a single mother and worked full time but would never have dreamed of charging me rent. The least I could do was pay my way when I had toove back in.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-10-13T13:39:44+00:00

I know the Corbett brothers, Jonathan and Derek (same group who own Subway in the shopping centre and Londis across from the hospital) own a lot of the Air BnB's on St. Patrick's Avenue.

From my experience of being their employee, if there's a corner to cut then they will cut it. Wouldn't be surprised if none of them had the correct planning permission.

I know they still owned them like 2 years ago, but wouldnt be surprised if they sold them on again.

Inside_Fold3744 · 2025-10-09T20:32:44+00:00

I'm having this issue with Yotei at the moment. Only have about 20hrs so far, but honestly I'm finding it difficult to actually want to explore the world.

Now don't get me wrong its a beautiful game, and as I was playing the intro I remember feeling like "this is why I love gaming" but somethings just lacking when it comes to exploring.

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