Adventures & Meaning

Movement. Challenge. Purpose. Community.

Over the years, I’ve sought out challenges that test the body, stretch the mind, and bring people together — from long-distance treks, endurance events, charity fundraisers, rowing marathons, coldwater dips…

These adventures have become more than physical events — they’re teachers. Each one has shaped how I coach, how I live, and how I help others navigate life with meaning and energy. ( All for a good cause! David (44) takes quick dip in Forty Foot before 200km walk to Galway | Irish Independent )

Of course there have been many many other adventures from travelling and working - both professional and personal, which I often write and talk about - and I would like to help you with realising your next adventure in life.

Highlights

  • 200km Coast-to-Coast Walk Across Ireland
    Started with a swim at the Forty Foot in Dublin, ended in hailstones at Salthill Strand, Galway. All in support of community health.

  • 600km Cycle on a Tandem across Ireland and back - from Mayo to Dublin!

  • Climbing Kilimanjaro to raise money for a school in Tanzania and a gym in Ireland

  • Annual 2K Indoor Rowing Race - Irish Nationals, European & World Championships
    Brutal, honest, humbling. The 2K is my yearly gut-check and is great fun.

  • Lockdown Loop – 200km in a 2km Radius
    During COVID-19, we cycled the same stretch along Lough Mask until we hit 200km — a reminder that creativity and community can beat any restriction.

  • 100km Rowing Challenge (50+ Category)
    Currently training for the Concept2 100k — building mental strength, not just muscles - to advocate for the over 50s and active retirement community.

What These Adventures Taught Me:

Grit is built one step at a time
Humour makes the hard stuff bearable
Community transforms discomfort into joy
Purpose is what gets you through the hailstones

These lessons live at the heart of my coaching. Whether you're physically active or not, the mindset is the same:

Courage, curiosity, and the next small step.

What I Offer in Return

Whether it’s hiking, rowing, breathwork, or rebuilding after burnout — I help people create their own path forward. The real adventure is inside.