Gap Of Dunloe Fitness

Gap Of Dunloe Fitness Personal Training and Small Group PT, right in the heart of the Gap! For all PT Inquiries: https://linktr.ee/evabutterly

An absolutely lovely early Christmas lunch with the ladies who lunge.. very greatful to train and have friendship with s...
16/11/2025

An absolutely lovely early Christmas lunch with the ladies who lunge.. very greatful to train and have friendship with such a wonderful group of women ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘Œ

Bring your Baby Postpartum Reformer Pilates ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธWe are delighted to bring this class to our studio in Tralee! Wednesdays...
26/09/2025

Bring your Baby Postpartum Reformer Pilates ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

We are delighted to bring this class to our studio in Tralee!
Wednesdays at 2:30pm
Starting Oct 1st

For mums ๐Ÿคฑ
8+ weeks post vaginal birth
12+ weeks post c-section

Join us for a 45 min Reformer Pilates class, specifically designed for postpartum recovery.

Postnatal Reformer Pilates is incredible for rebuilding core strength, improving posture, supporting pelvic floor, and giving you that much needed time to connect with your body again- safely and gently after birth ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

Babies are welcome ๐Ÿ‘ถ
Non walking babies are welcome in this session- feed, cuddle and care for them as needed throughout the session

โญ Mats will be available to put your baby on, bring your own blanket and your good to go ๐Ÿ‘Œ

To book a class:
Download Glofox App
Search โ€˜McElroy Physioโ€™
or call/text 085 828 1260

A great snap of our morning in the mountains from my friend Abby ๐Ÿ”๏ธSpring was springing yesterday which means itโ€™s time ...
10/03/2025

A great snap of our morning in the mountains from my friend Abby ๐Ÿ”๏ธ

Spring was springing yesterday which means itโ€™s time to enjoy the mountains once again. The last few weeks Iโ€™ve been enjoying hiking with baba on my back, or slow runs with the buggy. Sometimes itโ€™s nice to just enjoy the outdoors without any particular training agenda. After a few weeks I generally feel like adding in some longer/harder running- but for now Iโ€™m enjoying a slower, mindful approach to being outside. Above all else, spending time in nature is healing for the mind, body and spirit ๐Ÿ’œ

Have a great week everyone!

Eva ๐Ÿ’•

Easkeys first visit to Santy ๐ŸŽ… (trying to get everyone to look at the camera together just wasnโ€™t happening ๐Ÿ™Š)
07/12/2024

Easkeys first visit to Santy ๐ŸŽ… (trying to get everyone to look at the camera together just wasnโ€™t happening ๐Ÿ™Š)

Tollymore Trail Ultramarathon - 1st lady, 5th overall, new ladies course record holder, with 22 mins off the previous co...
11/11/2024

Tollymore Trail Ultramarathon - 1st lady, 5th overall, new ladies course record holder, with 22 mins off the previous course record ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Even as I write this it feels totally surreal to say. I started running back in 2020 during covid, and for the first few years I was simply trying to finish races without a DNF. I didnโ€™t really have much confidence in myself as a runner. I thought because of my scoliosis and fused spine, I would always be a pretty average runner.

Fast forward 4 years, I gave birth to our beautiful baby Easkey 14 months ago and itโ€™s like a fire has been lit underneath me. Once I was cleared to run 12 weeks post c-section, I was more motivated than ever to run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Now there have been so many ups and downs in my journey since getting back into running, I got completely floored with a hip injury back in March which took me out for some time.

And my running training has been far from typical- most of my runs happen with baby Easkey in the buggy and my dog Percy strapped around my waist running through Killarney national park, or the Gap of Dunloe. But to be honest, Iโ€™ve enjoyed every minute of it. And Easkey has gotten used to buggy running from a very young age, and now itโ€™s just part of our routine ๐Ÿฅฐ

So I guess what Iโ€™m trying to say is- scoliosis warriors, postpartum mamas- you can do hard things๐Ÿ’ช
Believe in yourself, put in the work, keep being consistent and you will eventually get there ๐Ÿ’œ

A special thankyou to my guy Conor for always supporting and believing in me, the amazing nanna D for looking after Easkey while I race, our wonderful babysitter Tina for also taking such great care of Easkey, and of course- my 2 special running companions- Easkey and Percy- who are always there by my side- rain or shine ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ™

And thankyou so much to you all for the beautiful messages of love and support. What a beautiful way to finish 2024! I am so greatful ๐Ÿ™

Glen of Aherlow Ultra Trail Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ 1st Lady home It was one of those days where everything seemed to align perfectly t...
22/09/2024

Glen of Aherlow Ultra Trail Run ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ 1st Lady home

It was one of those days where everything seemed to align perfectly to have a good race- the weather was amazing for running- overcast with a small bit of wind, nutrition and hydration were on point (thankyou for the gels ๐Ÿ˜˜), my legs felt strong and I was well rested going into it.

I absolutely loved the course- super runnable- mostly forest tracks and trails with just enough rocks and roots to keep it interesting ๐ŸŒณ

Absolutely delighted with how the race went! One year postpartum and I feel more motivated than ever to run ๐Ÿ’œ

Logistically it takes a whole lot more planning postpartum to make these days happen- I am still breastfeeding so I canโ€™t be away from baba for too long. This day in particular looked like this:

4:45am Wake up and feed Easkey
5:15am 2 hr drive to race
8am- Start race
3pm- Finish race
3:30pm- take shower and hand express milk (after 7 hrs racing my chest felt uncomfortably full)
4pm- Drive home
8:30pm- feed Easkey and put to bed

And of course I didnโ€™t do this on my own. Thankyou to my man Conor and our amazing childminder Tina for allowing me to go and do this. Feeling greatful, thankful and blessed ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ

32 ๐Ÿ’œ  The year that gave me the greatest gift of all- It made me a Mammy to Easkey ๐Ÿ’œHere are some of my favourite moment...
23/08/2024

32 ๐Ÿ’œ The year that gave me the greatest gift of all- It made me a Mammy to Easkey ๐Ÿ’œ
Here are some of my favourite moments from the year-

- Easkey and Mammy (and Percy) going for a hike in Ravensdale forest

- The day Easkey was born. I only got to meet her several hours after my c-section because she was rushed to NICU

-Mammy and Daddy getting to hold Easkey for the first time

-Christmas with Nanna Dee. I will be forever greatful to all the love and support from my Mam this year ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

-A cute Christmas moment ๐Ÿ’œ

- Easkey and Percy. I spent much of my time with them this year. My besties ๐Ÿ’œ

-Nursing baby Easkey. This is what I spent most of my time doing this year ๐Ÿ’œ

-Fathers day hike with Easkey, Mammy and Percy

-Hiking Strickeen with some clients and friends ๐Ÿ’œ

-A rare occasion getting to go for a trail run with my bestie Emma- I miss her ๐Ÿฅน

Looking forward to seeing what 33 will bring ๐Ÿฅณ

In my happy place along the Bluestack Way ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ Thankyou .petino for the awesome snaps ๐Ÿ™
12/08/2024

In my happy place along the Bluestack Way ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

Thankyou .petino for the awesome snaps ๐Ÿ™

First ultra back post c-section and having baby Easkey 10 months ago. 4th lady home woo ๐ŸฅณI actually feel a little bit em...
03/08/2024

First ultra back post c-section and having baby Easkey 10 months ago. 4th lady home woo ๐Ÿฅณ

I actually feel a little bit emotional about this one ๐Ÿฅน It hasnโ€™t been the easiest journey for me getting back to doing what I love to do. My time for training now is very limited compared to how much I used to train. Juggling working with looking after a baba and breastfeeding means that most of my running now happens with Easkey in the buggy and Percy strapped around my waist. Iโ€™m proud of us โ˜บ๏ธ and I say us because doing these ultras really is a group effort. Without the support of my incredible family, I wouldnโ€™t be able to make this happen.

I came into this race with 2 nights of no sleep, and nursing a headcold. The first half went pretty good, and I broke down a bit during the second. I was so very tired, lacking in energy, feeling run down and feeling teary (especially thinking about my sweet baba at home made me super emotional).

But I tried as much as I could to do positive self talk, because it really can transform your mindset when your in a low place. It may not be the longest race Iโ€™ve done, but itโ€™s one that Iโ€™m certainly very proud of because of the journey it took to get here. Feeling very greatful today ๐Ÿ™

Is it normal to be this excited about harvesting my caulis and broccolis? ๐Ÿฅน ๐Ÿฅฆ This year one of my goals was to start a s...
31/07/2024

Is it normal to be this excited about harvesting my caulis and broccolis? ๐Ÿฅน ๐Ÿฅฆ

This year one of my goals was to start a small veggie garden. Iโ€™ve never grown anything before, and I am completely new to gardening in general. But I wanted to give it a go to see if I could actually grow something in our garden!

The caulis and broccolis were not the easiest plants in the world to grow- very susceptible to slugs and need a huge amount of room to thrive. I started off by planting the seedlings far to close to each other, and then I had to transplant many of them into their own pots, and I lost a few along the way too.

It brings my so much joy to be able to harvest home grown vegetables from my home made raised bed. Nothing beats the satisfaction of doing it yourself ๐Ÿฅฌ

Already excited to see what I can grow next season! Any suggestions for autumnal hardy vegetables in south west Ireland?

Mourne Way Marathon 2024 โ›ฐ๏ธFirst marathon since having baby Easkey nearly 9 months ago. Feels really good to be back. My...
01/06/2024

Mourne Way Marathon 2024 โ›ฐ๏ธ

First marathon since having baby Easkey nearly 9 months ago. Feels really good to be back. My journey back to running postpartum has been filled with ups and downs. I had a really great training block from Dec-Feb, and then a nasty recurring hip injury which led to inconsistency with training.

But I guess all the loops around Tomies on a Saturday morning in the pouring rain, and the park runs pushing Easkey in the stroller paid off. I felt really strong today during the first half, which I wasnโ€™t expecting. And then during the second half my legs turned to jello and I felt like I was running drunk ๐Ÿ˜‚ But I kept trudging along in the blistering heat, and eventually made it to the end. A beautiful route in a beautiful part of the country. My legs are well and truly thrashed now ๐Ÿ˜‚

A special thankyou to Nanna Dee for looking after Easkey today. Feeling very blessed and greatful ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’œ

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