‘Marian saves me €100,000 a year’

Rob Heffernan estimates his wife Marian’s work in managing all aspects of his race preparation and lifestyle saves him €100,000 a year.

And the 36-year-old world champion also believes more Irish athletes would benefit from a similar support structure.

“I’ve made that environment for myself. Having Marian full-time is a massive, massive commitment. Every day she has to do my drinks, my video work, go over my planning with me and then do all my food. That probably saves me 100 grand a year. If everyone had that lifestyle you’d definitely have better results.”