Ryan McCone

Husband, father, ex-professional cricketer, cricket coach, environmental consultant, ultra runner

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

It’s been a great journey with these fine young men winning every title available to them in NZC secondary schools cricket this year. Only dropping one competition game from the last 34 outings. Success for these lads was no accident they worked tirelessly for each other

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

Not a straightforward path to here but chuffed all the same

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

Excellent article @SuzieWBates. As a father of two girls it heartens me to see role models like you, irrespective of what their dreams are, that can have a positive influence on their lives. I am sure you will continue to push through many more glass ceilings.

[After the Whistle NZ @ATWNewZealand]

Suzie Bates has penned an eye-opening "letter to her younger self" where she talks about all the highs and lows she's experienced over a career that has seen her rise to the pinnacle of world cricket.⁠

Read here: https://t.co/2N9QIBVWmJ

@SuzieWBates
@WHITE_FERNS

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

@dutchiepdb Yes he is. Nearly 40 and still steaming in! held together with strapping tape and voltaren. Buller legend for sure

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

This will be fun. Fair to say I’m a little underdone. Still sourcing gear for the game. It will be a privilege to represent the mighty Buller region

[#NZIII @MargotButcher]

A new cap looms in the Buller side heading to Rangiora today to play Canterbury Country this weekend in Zone 3 Hawke Cup. Go well @ryanmccone #hawkecup

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

@HollyCarran Haha yes!! Jen and Stella are swooping by and collecting it on my behalf this morning haha. Girls to the rescue!

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

Hagley oval under lights was very cool. First game of cricket I have been to since retirement. This one between my two old teams @CanterburyCrick @CentralStags. Naturally I supported the winning team.

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

@GuyHeveldt Bugger. I hope not! 7 years ago to the day @Matthenry014 was responsible for breaking my thumb in training...

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

@dazmitchell47 @CanterburyCrick @ndcricket Enjoy the move mate. You will have to leave that chiefs jersey behind to enter the region though.

[Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow]

“The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth" - African proverb

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

I dream of a world where truth shapes people's politics, rather politics shaping what people think is true.

[Jimmy Kimmel @jimmykimmel]

At the end of all this, let’s try to remember that the geniuses who told us not to worry about coronavirus are the same geniuses telling us not to worry about #climatechange

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

Great to see many in chch using the red zone as a place for solitude right now (keeping physical distance of course). This part of the city that has suffered so much has been my running sanctuary #lockdownnz

[Scotty Stevenson @sumostevenson]

I’m just going to say this once: if you are out having brunch or lunch or a coffee date and breezily going about normal life, in spite of EVERY SINGLE WARNING not to, you’re a complete fucktard. Sorry.

I know this sucks badly.
Please try harder.

[Toby Manhire @toby_etc]

A simple expression of why physical distancing is crucial & urgent & will help you & your loved ones & the loved ones of your loved ones, etc - AND lift the load on our medical pros. Share, repost, republish; it's creative commons.
🙏 @SiouxsieW & @XTOTL https://t.co/cfXuXp8fy2

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

Lastly I believe everyone needs to see the old ghost road. What a spectacular trail in the heart of Buller full of magnificent people. I ran this distance because I was curious to find out what is possible. I left with my life enriched from the experience

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

A quality read. Every runner of the 300 competitors has an amazing story. 10 months ago I never dreamed I’d be at the start line here. After finishing a decade of professional cricket I was determined not to become stagnant. https://t.co/cCSDwTTNC0

[Ryan McCone @ryanmccone]

For me seeing Ruth Croft blitz the field makes the day even more special. Some of these ultra runners are just incredible as I am in complete awe of their capabilities. I intend to run plenty more of these events over the years but take nothing for granted