Physio Gallivan hails laid-back and wisecracking Heffernan

Emma Gallivan has come to appreciate Rob Heffernan’s idiosyncrasies, so much so that his wise-cracking prior to yesterday’s event didn’t surprise her in the least.

Gallivan, head Physiotherapist with Athletics Ireland, carries sole responsibility for ensuring the Cork race-walker is correctly mobilised each time he steps onto the road.

The routine of yesterday morning then, has been on replay ever since the pair first joined forces in March of last year.