The final day of our trip was here, and the plan for the day was to explore County Clare, with the highlight being a stop at the famous Cliffs of Moher. I love a good city, but I think my favorite travel days are in the car roaming the countryside and soaking in as many…
Category: Ireland
2025 Running Trip – Ireland Part 4
It felt great waking up on Sunday morning following the big Cyclone victory. As we checked out of the hotel, I caught a glimpse of the Sunday Independent, decorated with some cardinal and gold on the front. Our journey for the day was to head due West, back across the country to explore Galway, another…
2025 Running Trip – Gameday in Dublin!
When I was a student at Iowa State, one of the best decisions I made was to study abroad in Wales for a term. During that life-changing experience, we saw many countries, including Ireland. The only problem, which probably wasn’t much of a problem in my early 20s, was that we selected Dublin on St….
2025 Running Trip – Ireland Part 2
Following our delayed flight and now limited timeframe, I made a conscious decision about my blog writing. Normally, I’ll get through the day’s travel, write the blog post that evening, post it the next morning, and then rinse and repeat until the trip is over. I decided that I would just focus on getting to…
2025 Running Trip – Ireland Part 1
When international travel is involved, sometimes a great plan can get flipped on its head very quickly. In the history of my Iron Phi running trip, I haven’t had any travel delays that have significantly altered the layout and flow of the trip. That all changed with this trip. Our flight path to Ireland was…
Will Run for Guinness (and a Good Cause) – The Iron Phi Running Trip Turns 10!
My running adventures over the years have been about more than just miles—they’ve been about meaning, memories, and leaving ALS better than I found it. This August 18-26, to celebrate the tenth year of the Iron Phi running trip, my wife Tillie and I, along with our friends (and fellow proud Iowa State Cyclones) Ryan…
A Good Run 