Seven Continents Club - My Marathon Odyssey
My journey to run a marathon on every continent.
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.
The Antarctica Marathon - The Coolest Race in the World
Penguins, storms, polar plunges and kayaking on every continent. Plus the world's coldest race!
The Huemul Circuit - Patagonian Hardship
Patagonia’s most difficult hike. Glaciers, tyrolean traverses, hurricane winds, and thieving mice.
Torres Del Paine O-Trek - Patagonian Paradise
The best hike in Patagonia. Glaciers, mountains, pumas and six unforgettable days in the wild.
Aconcagua (6,961m) - The Top of South America
Climbing the Highest Peak in South America.
Huayna Potosí (6,088m) - The World's Best Climb
The best high altitude climb in the world. Glaciers, ice climbing & summits on a shoestring!
Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
The 70km trail to Peru's Wonder of the World. Icy swims, thin air, Inca ruins, and lots of llamas.
Colca Canyon Trek
A thru-hike in one of the world's deepest canyons, where the world's largest birds swirl overhead.
Volcán Chachani (6,075m)
The cheapest and most accessible 6,000m peak in the world, on a volcano in the deserts of Peru.
Santa Cruz Trek
60km over Peru's Cordillera Blanca. Deep snow, the Paramount mountain, & swims at 4,400m!
The Ecuador Volcanoes
Reaching the closest point to the sun, and summiting the worlds most iconic volcano.
Salento Marathon
My experience of Colombia's toughest marathon. A day of mud, river crossings and steep hills.
Backpacking Central America
3 Months in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama.
Mount Elbrus (5,642m) - The Top of Europe
Climbing the Highest Peak in Europe.
100 Days of Running 5K's
Raising €2,000 for the Alzheimer Society through months of runs in hail, rain, snow & sun.
Donegal Seven Sisters - My First Ultramarathon
It doesn't get hillier than this! 4,600m of climbing across 55km of Donegals highest peaks.
Quest Lough Derg
Why do I do this to myself? My fourth and final race of the Quest series, with a run up Moylussa.
Knock-Me-Down Adventure Race
Cycling, running and kayaking across Waterford's Knockmealdown Mountains. It almost broke me!
Mourne Seven Sevens
All seven peaks above 700m in the Mourne mountains in one notoriously tough race.
13 Peaks - The Irish Munros
Breaking the self-supported record by climbing every 3,000ft peak in Ireland in one day!
Ballinskelligs Olympic Triathlon
HARDMANs Olympic distance race over a sandy and hilly Kerry coastline. In a heatwave!
Mont Blanc (4,808m) - The Top of Western Europe
My Experience Climbing Europe's Most Famous & Dangerous Peak.
West Highland Way
Scotlands most famous trail. 154km of lakes and hills to the snow covered summit of Ben Nevis.
The Kerry Way
Ireland's longest waymarked trail, fastpacked in a storm. Unadvisable, but incredibly memorable.
Marrakech Marathon
A very Irish race, in the ancient red city. Camels, deserts, tea & Will Smith. This was a fun trip!
Backpacking South East Asia
The most famous backpacker route in the world. Temples, islands, hot air balloons & great food.
Chiang Mai Marathon
Running through Thailand's ancient city at night to beat the heat. It was still very hot.
Mount Kosciuszo (2,228m) - The Top of Australia
Climbing the Highest Peak in Australia.
Backpacking New Zealand
7 weeks exploring the cities, mountains, rivers & skies of my favourite country in the world.
Auckland Marathon
Racing through the most beautiful country on Earth, but during their worst rainstorm!
