Welcome to my Blog

Capturing memories from around the world. Like marathons on every continent, climbing the world’s highest peaks, backpacking over 75 countries, an Ironman triathlon, multiday hikes, whitewater kayaking, bike touring, and lots of challenges in between. This is my story, and everything I've learned along the way.

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100,000 Steps in a Day

100,000 Steps in a Day

How hard could it be?

Ireland's County Tops

Ireland's County Tops

Breaking the self supported record by climbing 32 peaks in 1 week. The ultimate Irish adventure.

Killarney Full Ironman

Killarney Full Ironman

My journey from complete beginner to finishing Ireland's most scenic Ironman distance triathlon.

Bantry Half Ironman

Bantry Half Ironman

My jellyfish nightmare. An itentionally brutal race that's set on a remote airplane landing strip.

Waterville Half Ironman

Waterville Half Ironman

My go to recommendation for a longer distance race, tough as hell, but absolutely worth it!

Compostella Sprint Triathlon

Compostella Sprint Triathlon

I hosted my own triathlon! Here's how it went.

Morocco - Surfing in Sidi Ifni

Morocco - Surfing in Sidi Ifni

A week of sun, kayak-surfing, exploring and great food on the Western coast of Morocco.

Valentia Triathlon As A Beginner

Valentia Triathlon As A Beginner

Ireland's best sprint triathlon, from the perspective of a complete novice.

Zambia - The Mighty Zambezi

Zambia - The Mighty Zambezi

The greatest river on Earth! Huge rapids & multiday trips below Victoria Falls & Devil's Pool.

My Gaisce Journey

My Gaisce Journey

The project that shaped my life for ten years. The Bronze, Silver & Gold Gaisce Awards.

India - The Meghalaya Classics

India - The Meghalaya Classics

Multi-day paddling the Umtrew, Kopili & Kynshi. Grade 5 monsters in the worlds rainiest place.

Uganda - Kayaking the Nile

Uganda - Kayaking the Nile

Personal notes from my two months living in Bujagali Village as a full time kayaker.