Wicklow Way Relay 2022: Winners Enclosure
Rathfarnham got their hands back on the prized granite trophies, after a gap of 7 years. The rivalry with TT … Continue reading Wicklow Way Relay 2022: Winners Enclosure
Ballyhoura Trail Marathon
Running around the countryside of south county Limerick, great fun altogether 3h 49m to cover 42km and 1,300m of ascent … Continue reading Ballyhoura Trail Marathon
The Director’s Chair: Duathlon in the Park
Reflections on organising the Phoenix Park Duathlon 2022. Plus there’s a quiz to test your knowledge on behind the scenes … Continue reading The Director’s Chair: Duathlon in the Park
Trail Running around the Canary Islands
Do you like exploring trails, powered by your own two feet? If so, read on. If you’re a runner or … Continue reading Trail Running around the Canary Islands
Running in the Rain in Tenerife: Trail Vilaflor
Trail running in Tenerife: 21km, 1000m of climbing, 12th place, through mud, slippy rocks, pine forests, steep climbs and technical … Continue reading Running in the Rain in Tenerife: Trail Vilaflor
Document shuffling with Russia and beyond
Note: while I abhor the situation developing in Ukraine at the moment, this post is in no way a support … Continue reading Document shuffling with Russia and beyond
Masters in the Mud
13th February 2022, Castlelyons, Co. Cork “Hallelujah!” was my first thought when I arrived into the village of Castlelyons in … Continue reading Masters in the Mud
Curiosidades Canarias – Canarian Curiosities
In nearly 20 years of visiting Spain, I’ve learnt the language, made lifelong friends, walked the Camino de Santiago, cycled … Continue reading Curiosidades Canarias – Canarian Curiosities
La Gomera: nature’s paradise in the Canaries
This blog recounts my experience of running and walking around La Gomera in December 2021. A week exploring this small … Continue reading La Gomera: nature’s paradise in the Canaries
The Joy of Reading
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most in the past few years has been reading books. Spending more time at … Continue reading The Joy of Reading
In Search of Mud and Medals in Santry
Irish National Senior Cross-Country Championships – Santry Demesne, Dublin – 21st November 2021 Done is better than perfect. I want … Continue reading In Search of Mud and Medals in Santry
Berlin Marathon 2021
2:48:33 – 491st place – 26th September 2021 There are 2 parts to this report: Standard race report by David … Continue reading Berlin Marathon 2021
Metalman Triathlon
4th September 2021 A short race report from Tramore, where a triathlon took place for the first time since 2010. … Continue reading Metalman Triathlon
Berlin Half Marathon 2021
1:18:49 time – 154th position – 3:44 pace Tired and happy. Not a PB or even hitting my target time, … Continue reading Berlin Half Marathon 2021
Fei Sheehy Challenge 2021
13-15 August 2021: Comeraghs, Galtys, Knockmealdowns – 95km hillwalking over 4,000m climbing. My fourth time taking part in this 3-day … Continue reading Fei Sheehy Challenge 2021
Mountains of Mourne
This is a long post. The first part is about the triathlon amongst friends. Skip to the second part if … Continue reading Mountains of Mourne
Reeks Skyline 2021
17th July 2021, MacGillycuddy Reeks, Kerry Watching the Tour de France last week, I wondered how Tadej Pogacar would get … Continue reading Reeks Skyline 2021
Which way is up?
IMRA Circuit of Glenmacnass – 11th July 2021 I think I was a bit optimistic with the sun cream this … Continue reading Which way is up?
IMRA race: Coillte Crone Caper
“Done is better than perfect.” That applies to mountain running and writing race reports. It’s great to be back racing. … Continue reading IMRA race: Coillte Crone Caper
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
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