Waterford hurler Jamie Barron: ’I think I’m happy go lucky’
HURLING manager Derek McGrath once described Jamie Barron as a “free spirit”. On reflection, it’s a description the top player agrees with.
“I think I’m happy go lucky — I wouldn’t be worried about much. I just get on with things and mix with everyone,” he says.
He’s in good company. “When training, everyone one is good form, everyone is buzzing. It’s definitely very good for you.”
Though he studied food business in UCC, longterm he’s considering a career in primary teaching. “I’m thinking of doing the online Hibernia course, starting in September.”
In the meantime, he’s working in Radley Engineering doing administration work — “trying to save money and living at home”.
Losing to Galway in last year’s All-Ireland cut deep but his focus is now on the next season. “You are better off getting back to the game as fast as you can.”
And he refuses to take an refuge in the fact that he had a virus before the game. “I was in bed for two or three days the week before but I don’t think it had much of an effect. I was back training once or twice before the All-Ireland.”
So he didn’t leave his bed to play? “It wasn’t as heroic as that,” he says, taking the spin out the reports at the time.
The eldest of four — his brother Tom is tipped for the senior team — he is aged 24 and single. “I’m on the market,” he announces.
Singletons, form an orderly queue.
Not in ideal shape after the winter. But after a few hard weeks of training, it should be OK.
I train three times a week with Waterford on Tuesday and Friday with a match on Sunday. In between, I do gym sessions on Monday and Wednesday. They usually last between an hour and an hour and a half. I go to the pool afterwards.
My diet is low carbs with a lot of protein and veg, I try not to eat too late at night. I drink about 3L of water every day. At the moment, I’m trying to lose some weight — that would account for the no carbohydrates. But on training days I would eat carbohydrates — a small portion of either sweet potato or white Basmati rice. In the mornings, I could have an omelette with tomatoes, onions and spinach on top. I make it myself. If I’m training I might have a bowl of porridge too with blueberries, dark chocolate and almonds.
Since the All-Ireland, I’ve probably put on 2kg — not a lot — I’m not training as much or probably not eating as healthily due to drinking on nights out with friends.
Every Sunday night, I have a takeaway. I usually have a pizza from Domino’s — a barbecue base with pepperoni, ham and chicken. You treat yourself after a good week.
I see the gym as my relax time — swimming, sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.
Conor McGregor, Ronan O’Gara, and Roy Keane. I’d sit back and leave them at it.
Freshly cut grass. I also like the cologne 1 Million. I get it at Christmas from my mother — I’ve no other choice but to like it.
I could do with another few inches in height — I’m 5ft 9in. If I was 6ft it would be better, I suppose. I’m not too pushed about it now.
After all the All-Ireland final in September. I’m over it but you’d think about it a lot — there are things that remind you of it.
People who tell lies or who are two-faced.
Sometimes in big groups I can be quiet. I could be more outgoing.
In times of need, I’d say a prayer. I always wear a Celtic cross and chain. My mother bought one for me five years ago and if I break it, I buy a new one. It will be with me forever.
A good day of healthy eating and doing exercise. Your mind would be at ease.
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