Twelve Bens Challenge 2021
12th June 2021 The hottest weekend of the year they said. Highs of 26C they said. An outdoor summer they … Continue reading Twelve Bens Challenge 2021
Fluich go craiceann
Darkness into Light Marathon 2021 Title photo: Action Photography The idea of HOPE is so simple. A belief in something, … Continue reading Fluich go craiceann
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona Daoibh
Bród. Is é an focal i mo cheann inniu. Bródúil do mo tír, mo muintir agus mo teanga. Ar obair … Continue reading Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona Daoibh
Diplomatic Running
A journal about running past ambassadorial residences in Foxrock, and how that triggers memories and connections in the mind. The … Continue reading Diplomatic Running
Virtual Racing 5km
My reflections on running a virtual 5km around Foxrock. Just not the same as racing with others, but I’ll take … Continue reading Virtual Racing 5km
Friday’s on Fairycastle
A poem about the joy of dawn runs on the mountains. Composed by David Power one morning in February 2021, his first ever poem. Continue reading Friday’s on Fairycastle
Rights of Way: local history under our noses
This blog is about public rights of way. It’s been prompted by a year of running around my neighbourhoods of … Continue reading Rights of Way: local history under our noses
Jerry Kiernan 10 miler
I’d forgotten what it’s like to race. The tight calves and glutes tonight. That nice tired feeling all over your … Continue reading Jerry Kiernan 10 miler
Sea Swimming: lessons from hypothermia
With winter sea swimming on the rise, I decided to share my story about sea swimming. Last summer, I got … Continue reading Sea Swimming: lessons from hypothermia
Coaching Journal #5
It’s been nearly 3 months since I posted a blog on my coaching journey. I don’t know why it’s taken … Continue reading Coaching Journal #5
Corrán Tuathail – Oíche Nollag
Climbing Ireland’s biggest mountain on Christmas Eve 2020 Top of the Kingdom. Whether that kingdom is Kerry, or Ireland or … Continue reading Corrán Tuathail – Oíche Nollag
Would you like to explore and reflect? I can coach you – let’s talk
If you are looking for some space and time to reflect, coaching could be for you. I am a coach … Continue reading Would you like to explore and reflect? I can coach you – let’s talk
Looking back: Marathon Memories
6 races in 9 years brought back a lot of memories Racing is a rare pleasure that seems a distant … Continue reading Looking back: Marathon Memories
Coaching journal #4
I’ve started reading the book Co-Active Coaching. I’m enjoying the concepts, examples, and reflections. Synapses are going off in my … Continue reading Coaching journal #4
Coaching Journal: day 3
Week 2 of coaching and I was looking forward to seeing everyone again. It’s great to have quality conversations with … Continue reading Coaching Journal: day 3
Coaching journey: day 2
16 October 2020 Friday night after a 2nd day of learning over Zoom. I feel good, a nice tired, after … Continue reading Coaching journey: day 2
My Coaching Journey continues
15 October 2020 Anticipation A new chapter begins. I woke up this morning with a nice feeling of expectation. Anticipation … Continue reading My Coaching Journey continues
Twelve Bens Challenge
12th September 2020 – Na Sléibhte Hillwalking Club 30km – 3000m – 10 hours – 12 Bens – 5 men … Continue reading Twelve Bens Challenge
Fei Sheehy Challenge: Video
Last weekend I took part in a new challenge – 3 days of hillwalking around the mountain ranges in Tipperary … Continue reading Fei Sheehy Challenge: Video
Close contacts & pitstops on the mountains
Trial race for world championships in mountain running Ballyhoura Mountains, Co. Limerick – 8th August 2020 3h 49m 47s – … Continue reading Close contacts & pitstops on the mountains
Dawn Run: Dublin Mountains Way
Since we don’t have late nights and wild social lives now, it’s an opportunity to get up early and enjoy … Continue reading Dawn Run: Dublin Mountains Way
One Day Video: Carrickmines run and Three Rock cycle
Recently I’ve started recording some videos with my smartphone while outdoors exploring. The #2kmfromhome restrictions on movement have been in … Continue reading One Day Video: Carrickmines run and Three Rock cycle
Sunrise Marathon
You can support DIL via my DONATION page – thanks! On Saturday morning, 9th May 2020, I completed a Sunrise … Continue reading Sunrise Marathon
My Favourite mountain running memory
Recently, the Irish Mountain Running Association asked us to get creative and competitive, by organising a writing competition. So no … Continue reading My Favourite mountain running memory
What’s the future of mass participation sports events in 2020?
As a race organiser, the implications of cancelled and postponed events is real with lots of uncertainty and unknowns. In … Continue reading What’s the future of mass participation sports events in 2020?
Exploring My Neighbourhood
We’ve all been living #StayatHome and while it’s been limiting and taken us all some adjusting to, in many ways … Continue reading Exploring My Neighbourhood
Masters Cross Country
This year is only 2 weeks old, yet I already have 3 medals. You might think GAA calendars are packed … Continue reading Masters Cross Country
Looking back on a good 2019
Sharing my thoughts on my sporting year, from the mountains to the sea and everything in between At this time … Continue reading Looking back on a good 2019
2 Marathons in 8 Days: What I’ve Learnt
I’ve already written 2 race reports on Frankfurt and New York City, so here I’m delving into what it was … Continue reading 2 Marathons in 8 Days: What I’ve Learnt
New York City Marathon 2019: Race Report
2:46:45 – 3:56 pace – 444th place (3 November 2019) So, 2 marathons in just over a week? It’s Monday … Continue reading New York City Marathon 2019: Race Report
Frankfurt Marathon 2019: Race Report
2:38:04 – 3:45 pace – 181st place – 162 HR – PB by 8 minutes Life has ups and downs. … Continue reading Frankfurt Marathon 2019: Race Report
Wild Atlantic Way Cycle 2019
A lot has been written about Kerry – writers, footballers, tourists, mountains, festivals, music, the people. So I’m trying to … Continue reading Wild Atlantic Way Cycle 2019
Race Report: Lost Sheep Triathlon
12th in 4h50m Swim 43m / Bike 2h 39m / Run 1h 21m “Not another triathlon race report,” says you. … Continue reading Race Report: Lost Sheep Triathlon
Taking Stock of the Year
2019 has been a good year for me personally, professionally and sporting wise. I’ve had plenty of bad moments and … Continue reading Taking Stock of the Year
Night Run 10km – a surprise win
28th April 2019 – 10km PB of 33m 56s This race report was written last month after an unusual Sunday … Continue reading Night Run 10km – a surprise win
Wicklow Way Relay 2019
Race Report 2nd place, Rathfarnham AC in 7h14m This race really is the Grand National of Irish Hill running. A … Continue reading Wicklow Way Relay 2019
Conducting the Orchestra: Phoenix Park Duathlon
27th April 2019: What do you call a duathlon without a bike leg? One of the many questions I pondered as … Continue reading Conducting the Orchestra: Phoenix Park Duathlon
Quest Glendalough 2019 Report
3rd place, 3h21m, 60km, +1800m My third time out in Glendalough and it turned out well – 3rd place after … Continue reading Quest Glendalough 2019 Report
Bohermeen Half Marathon: Smashed my PB
PB by 90 seconds – 75:41 (3:35 pace) – 19th of 1,200 competitors Country village races are just better The … Continue reading Bohermeen Half Marathon: Smashed my PB
Women in Tech: Hopper Local / Dublin Conference
I don’t get out of the office much. Today, I only left the building for a 10 minute walk at … Continue reading Women in Tech: Hopper Local / Dublin Conference
The Love of Sport: Special Olympics
This week we hosted loads of Special Olympics athletes in our offices at Microsoft Ireland. They are a mix of … Continue reading The Love of Sport: Special Olympics
Book Review: Off Balance (Matthew Kelly)
I read a nice short book recently which got me to think differently about the perennial question that every worker … Continue reading Book Review: Off Balance (Matthew Kelly)
Exploring La Palma
Hiking & running in one of the lesser known Canary Islands (December 2018) Continue reading “Exploring La Palma”
Canada & Quebec: What’s different?
Canada is a peaceful place. The pace of life is calm, even in the city. Drivers are patient. Cyclists are … Continue reading Canada & Quebec: What’s different?
Comparing Quebec and Ireland
Visiting Quebec for 2 weeks this autumn has made me think a lot about the parallels between these 2 places. … Continue reading Comparing Quebec and Ireland
Visiting Quebec
I spent 2 weeks exploring Quebec in late October 2018, visiting a good friend in Ottawa. I was lucky to … Continue reading Visiting Quebec
The Stook 10 Mile
2nd in 59:40 (3:43 pace) Dungarvan is synonymous with a big 10-mile race, named after John Treacy, but it better … Continue reading The Stook 10 Mile
What I Listen To: Podcasts & Radio
I recently shared my favourite blogs and writers that I read online. This time I’m sharing my favourite podcasts and radio shows. Continue reading “What I Listen To: Podcasts & Radio”
The Joys of Reading on the Web
I love reading and learning about new perspectives and things. The web has opened up a world of great writers, bloggers and journalists. I want to share the mix of sources I follow – as everyone has a unique insight to this world. My essential reads list covers football, triathlon, running, economics, technology, travel and other random bits. Continue reading “The Joys of Reading on the Web”
