23rd January 2026
Excellence in Motion - Dr. Shane O'Hanlon speaks with Lara Gillespie, Professional Racing Cyclist
Excellence in Motion is a new interview-led series built around lived experience. By pairing clinical expertise with elite sporting insight, the series platforms honest discussion about how movement supports health, resilience, and quality of life at every stage.
The opening feature brings together Dr. Shane O’Hanlon, consultant geriatrician at Mater Private Network Dublin, and professional cyclist Lara Gillespie. Their conversation traces Lara’s development as an athlete, the challenges of injury and recovery, and the habits that contribute to both mental clarity and physical longevity.
Lara reflects on ambition, balance, and the importance of sustainable training. Her insights highlight how the principles that shape elite sport can also inform healthier, more active lives far beyond competition.
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