My writing has really been kicking off and I am really loving the opportunity to interview some amazing folk doing extraordinary things.

The 3rd edition of the Art O Neill Challenge will take place on the 14th of January 2012. This hike/ultra running race begins at midnight from Dublin Castle and follows the prison escape route f Art O Neill and red Hugh O Donnell all the way to Glenmalure Valley, 55km away. It is Ireland's classic winter event and we are looking forward to welcoming people from all walks of life to take on this challenge. Great Outdoors have come on board as retail partners. Details on our new look website www.artoneillchallenge.ie and like our facebook page to receive details of competitions and promotions in relation to the challenge.

We organised the Great Pink Run on behalf of Breast Cancer Ireland. We had over 1000 participants at this inaugural event which went off very well. People turned out in force in pink in all kinds of costumes. people really embraced what this race is all about - creating awareness and raising funds for Breast Cancer Ireland. Next years race promises to be even bigger. Check out the website www.greatpinkrun.ie for more information

DARE - Dublin's first ever urban adventure race is complete and what a day...what a project! We had 371 souls biking, running, kayaking all over the city centre and using the very best of what Dublin has to offer. We also had them abseiling off the Aviva Stadium! Urban adventure races are unique in that there is very close contact with the public and it was awesome to see Dublin getting behind the event and supporting our participants. Childline were the benefitting charity and we were really happy to do so. Plenty to work on for next year but we are really happy with Dare and look forward to next year!

2fm DJ Ruth Scott was racing and had a Sony Bloggie to record her efforts which we are due to see soon! RTE Capital D showed the event last week on Prime time telly...so DARE is really getting out there. Check out the website www.dublindaresyou.com

I now have a monthly column on the Evening Echo newspaper within the Sports Supplement. It has been a really enjoyable, if not theraputic experience! I have pasted a copy of some of what I have written here and will scan and upload the actual articles as they come out. I am writing about sports, health and life from my own angle, both as a sportsman and an adventurer. I even managed to squeeze in some acting experiences!

It is the first step in my communication of my own experiences, in a way which can be understood by everyone. I feel there is little point in keeping experiences like Olympic sports and situations I have faced, to myself. If they can be used to help people in their personal or work lives then I am really happy to do so. In fact, I am quite motivated now to develop this side of my work and to provide a service in which my experiences can be used for the good of everyone, if they choose to join me.