How do Irish business leaders spend their downtime? This week Joanne O’Grady, chief executive of Clever Clogs and Gaia Baby, take us through her Saturday

7:30am I wake up well-rested and, since I was working last weekend, it’s a treat to have a slow morning.

I’m home alone today as my husband is away.

We have four children, but only one still lives at home, so it’s just me and the dog today.

8am I enjoy my favourite leisurely breakfast: a boiled egg with sourdough toast and coffee.

I always make sure to have my coffee with frothed milk prepared in a beautiful coffee pot I received as a Christmas gift.

The little details, like using nice crockery, make the experience all the more enjoyable.

9am After breakfast, I tackle Saturday morning chores — mundane but necessary tasks like a trip to the bottle bank and getting the car washed.

I also make time to call friends and catch up, something I don’t often get to do during the week.

10am It’s time to head to the gym.

I walk instead of driving, partly because we have an office step challenge ongoing at the moment.

I’ve always been passionate about sports — some would say competitive — and my particular loves are hockey and rugby.

Hockey has been a huge part of my life since childhood, and I even played at an international level.

Though my playing time was limited, I proudly earned a few caps.

I also loved playing club hockey, first for Trinity and then Old Alex, and for my province, Leinster.

I’m still playing, thanks in large part to my involvement in Masters Hockey. I’ve been playing at Masters level for over 12 years, which has required a serious commitment to fitness.

Strength and conditioning are crucial to staying competitive at this stage, so I spend a lot of time training and working with talented rehab specialists.

Right now, I’m recovering from an injury, so I’ve been in the gym at least twice, sometimes three times a week, focusing on rehab and strength training.

12:30pm I have a quick lunch at home: hummus on flatbread and a salad.

3:30pm It’s a big day. My husband and I are heading to the Aviva Stadium for Ireland v England in the Six Nations, and I’m already nervous.

It’s always a great opportunity to meet friends, catch up, and enjoy the atmosphere.

My son gives us a lift from our home in Clontarf to the 3Arena and we walk the rest of the way, for the step challenge.

I’m making sure my husband doesn’t get ahead of me in step count, as he’s not on my team.

4:30pm We find our seats at the Aviva and settle in for the game. It’s a thrilling clash and Ireland come out on top, 27-22.

7pm We can’t get a taxi so walk home to Clontarf. It takes over an hour. We meet some friends for dinner at Casa Clontarf on the way home.

11pm I collapse into bed and go straight to sleep. I normally read but not tonight, thanks to my 26,000 steps throughout the day.