Rio 2016 - Rob Heffernan features in ‘Nissan – Road to Rio’ Film
Togher AC, and Ireland, race walker Rob Heffernan, is the featured
athlete in the first of Nissan's 'Road to Rio' series. The video
features Rob talking and training in Fota Island, Cork, with his wife
and coach, Marian.
This year, Rob will make history as Ireland's first
athlete to perform in five Olympics. Rob trains with fellow
Olympic Qualifiers, Brendan Boyce and Leevale AC's Alex Wright.
Rob's
'Typical' Week's Training
Day 1 – 25km, and 8km
Day 2 – 12km, and 8km
Day 3 – 15km (10 × 100 fast, 400m easy), and gym
Day 4 – 8 x 2km / 1km recovery, and 6km
Day 5 – 12km
Day 6 – 8km and 2 pyramids, and 8km, plus gym work
Day 7 – 6 x 3km (4.10km) / 1km (4.40km)
Savour some of the athmosphere for a wonderful day in London...that
may yet turn out to be even more wonderful!
Other Athletes to Feature in Nissan 'Road to Rio' Videos
Arthur Lanigan O’Keeffe - European Modern Pentathlon Champion
Paul and Gary O’Donovan, Skibbereen - Lightweight Double Sculls.
Jenny Egan, Dublin - Canoeist - Winner of Ireland’s first ever medal at
the Senior European Canoe Sprint Championship with bronze in the K1
5,000 metres event
Monika Dukarska, Kerry - Rower
Catherine McManus, Dublin - Sprinter