Aodhán Michael Connolly
@michaelaodhan.bsky.social
Father, politico, foodie, linguist, runner, etymologist
Wearer of the Brex-hat! Beard of Ireland 21/22/23/24
Arrived in Auvers sur Oise this evening. The place where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last weeks and where he and his brother are laid to rest side by side. Really moving place....And when I came out I saw a cornfield that looked just as if he painted it. Truly beautiful.
September 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Arrived in Auvers sur Oise this evening. The place where Vincent Van Gogh spent his last weeks and where he and his brother are laid to rest side by side. Really moving place....And when I came out I saw a cornfield that looked just as if he painted it. Truly beautiful.
Noooooooo! Kenneth was a real gentleman and had so much time for the fans. He always was so engaged and answered every question at comicons! Here he is with my son about 8 years ago. Legend!
July 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Noooooooo! Kenneth was a real gentleman and had so much time for the fans. He always was so engaged and answered every question at comicons! Here he is with my son about 8 years ago. Legend!
This is almost accurate 😂
June 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is almost accurate 😂
I'm back! 1st run in 45 days! Injury, crazy work hrs but mostly my mental health hasn't been great & 0 motivation. Hardest part was getting out the door. Wasn't pretty but not the slowest either. Comeback has to start somewhere so for the 1st time in 45 days I'M STILL SMILING 😁
May 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm back! 1st run in 45 days! Injury, crazy work hrs but mostly my mental health hasn't been great & 0 motivation. Hardest part was getting out the door. Wasn't pretty but not the slowest either. Comeback has to start somewhere so for the 1st time in 45 days I'M STILL SMILING 😁
Either -
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
April 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Either -
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
- Spies have gotten sloppy
- it's a massive double bluff of reverse psychology
- Someone has come up with a smart way of stopping people trying to hack their network
😂😂😂
This man is happy with his run! Not b/c of distance, time or speed...but b/c I got off my ass to do it. Lots of early mornings, late nights & 4 events this week (& out for another work event tonight) meant I haven't trained & I am wrecked. But I did it & I'M STILL SMILING 😁!
March 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This man is happy with his run! Not b/c of distance, time or speed...but b/c I got off my ass to do it. Lots of early mornings, late nights & 4 events this week (& out for another work event tonight) meant I haven't trained & I am wrecked. But I did it & I'M STILL SMILING 😁!
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
March 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
My first was in 2019/20 and I was almost 130kg.... Was 1 hour 45mins but I was determined to finish....fastest was at Ghent 2 weeks ago.....
Me when I realise it's Monday tomorrow......
March 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Me when I realise it's Monday tomorrow......
Hear me out....if I had to buy a horse......
March 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hear me out....if I had to buy a horse......
*Screams in Italian*..........
March 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
*Screams in Italian*..........
I've been going to Maroles flea market for 3 years every time we have visitors (part of the tour we do) & have not once found anything I wanted...until today... I got these 1920s art deco cufflinks for €20! Bargain! I know this pattern from somewhere & can't think where. Anyone?
March 15, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I've been going to Maroles flea market for 3 years every time we have visitors (part of the tour we do) & have not once found anything I wanted...until today... I got these 1920s art deco cufflinks for €20! Bargain! I know this pattern from somewhere & can't think where. Anyone?
Saturday sprint/recovery intervals done! Very happy with that top pace & AVG heart rate & I'M DEFINITELY SMILING 😁! 48.5KM/30 miles this week! I'll take that as a win any day! #RunStrong Enjoy your weekend you crazy kids!
March 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Saturday sprint/recovery intervals done! Very happy with that top pace & AVG heart rate & I'M DEFINITELY SMILING 😁! 48.5KM/30 miles this week! I'll take that as a win any day! #RunStrong Enjoy your weekend you crazy kids!
Stressful week & will be for the rest of it so needed to get a recovery run & some headspace. Slow pace zone 2/3 for 2hrs 14.5k. loving the 146 AvgHR. So much easier at 5° instead of 21° at the W/end 🤣. 35k / 22 miles done & its only Wednesday! #RunStrong
March 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Stressful week & will be for the rest of it so needed to get a recovery run & some headspace. Slow pace zone 2/3 for 2hrs 14.5k. loving the 146 AvgHR. So much easier at 5° instead of 21° at the W/end 🤣. 35k / 22 miles done & its only Wednesday! #RunStrong
For me it's Grand Poobah or nothing.....
March 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
For me it's Grand Poobah or nothing.....
Bashir's run 1/2✅ started & kept going too fast & didn't stick to my plan which was there for my ability & for the 19° heat. Was on for a comfortable 2.19 but pushed for 2.16. so had cramps at 19k. But still 2.24! My second fastest half. Bank it I'M STILL SMILING 😁 #RunStrong!
March 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Bashir's run 1/2✅ started & kept going too fast & didn't stick to my plan which was there for my ability & for the 19° heat. Was on for a comfortable 2.19 but pushed for 2.16. so had cramps at 19k. But still 2.24! My second fastest half. Bank it I'M STILL SMILING 😁 #RunStrong!
Ok Bashir's run half marathon in Ghent! Let be having you! Hot day already. But sure I'll give it a go. Thanks for all your support! #RunStrong
March 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Ok Bashir's run half marathon in Ghent! Let be having you! Hot day already. But sure I'll give it a go. Thanks for all your support! #RunStrong
Here we go again! Gear ready for race 4 of the year! Bashir's Run 1/2 Marathon in Gentbrugge. It was a rough week with stress & no sleep so not expecting miracles but feel I have a decent run in me. Will work on breathing & keeping the heart rate steady everything else is a bonus #RunStrong
March 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Here we go again! Gear ready for race 4 of the year! Bashir's Run 1/2 Marathon in Gentbrugge. It was a rough week with stress & no sleep so not expecting miracles but feel I have a decent run in me. Will work on breathing & keeping the heart rate steady everything else is a bonus #RunStrong
Seen on a train.....in Gare du Midi ...in Brussels 🤣
March 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Seen on a train.....in Gare du Midi ...in Brussels 🤣
So this is how my running year is shaping up! Aiming for 12 to 14 half Ms this year depending on what else I do like the mad trail runs and of course 1400kms. Anyone got any other suggestions in Europe, UK or Ireland to fill in the gaps or add to the single half marathon months?
March 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
So this is how my running year is shaping up! Aiming for 12 to 14 half Ms this year depending on what else I do like the mad trail runs and of course 1400kms. Anyone got any other suggestions in Europe, UK or Ireland to fill in the gaps or add to the single half marathon months?
16k slow pace (race pace +1 min) today. In 2° air it was glorious. Happy with that HR for 2 hrs running. Will do a wee zone 2 recovery tomorrow. Supposed to do another 15k trail run today but after a week travelling I needed some head space not race pressure. #RunStrong
March 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
16k slow pace (race pace +1 min) today. In 2° air it was glorious. Happy with that HR for 2 hrs running. Will do a wee zone 2 recovery tomorrow. Supposed to do another 15k trail run today but after a week travelling I needed some head space not race pressure. #RunStrong
Wee headspace 10 miler/16k down at home in Portadown. SO MANY HILLS and race pace +20secs. but I'M STILL SMILING 😁 Last time I ran this it did it in 2hrs 38.... Today 1hr50 & I still had loads in the tank. Stressful week so needed it! #RunStrong
February 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Wee headspace 10 miler/16k down at home in Portadown. SO MANY HILLS and race pace +20secs. but I'M STILL SMILING 😁 Last time I ran this it did it in 2hrs 38.... Today 1hr50 & I still had loads in the tank. Stressful week so needed it! #RunStrong
Another day another run. Making the most of the sunshine at beautiful Abbé de la Cambre for a zone 2 recovery run. Does anyone else find zone 2 recovery or long hard? I mean for me it's a slooooooooooow jog & I'm dying to go faster. Either way....STILL SMILING 😁 #RunStrong
February 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Another day another run. Making the most of the sunshine at beautiful Abbé de la Cambre for a zone 2 recovery run. Does anyone else find zone 2 recovery or long hard? I mean for me it's a slooooooooooow jog & I'm dying to go faster. Either way....STILL SMILING 😁 #RunStrong
I have much more respect for trail runners! That was tough! Can't get a rhythm going, always looking ⬇️, have to really lift your legs, no grip, mud, core always engaged,slips &slide, &who knew Flanders had hills!but.....I'M STILL SMILING! 15.5K in 2hrs4. I'll take it! #RunStrong
February 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I have much more respect for trail runners! That was tough! Can't get a rhythm going, always looking ⬇️, have to really lift your legs, no grip, mud, core always engaged,slips &slide, &who knew Flanders had hills!but.....I'M STILL SMILING! 15.5K in 2hrs4. I'll take it! #RunStrong
Anyone who has gone hiking with me knows my pet peeve is hiking or running on uneven ground so this year I'm going to push myself to get used to it ... starting with the 15km Driven trail run today in Flanders! Wish me luck!
February 22, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Anyone who has gone hiking with me knows my pet peeve is hiking or running on uneven ground so this year I'm going to push myself to get used to it ... starting with the 15km Driven trail run today in Flanders! Wish me luck!