March 2020
Farewell to Ireland, for now
For the first time, I can feel what my grandfather felt 115 years ago when he left Ireland.
A sense of finality and loss.
A mixture of sadness and […]
March 19- trying to get to USA
I’m an American citizen abroad, and I’m trying to get to USA as soon as possible.
I’ve been in Ireland for over 5 weeks. I am dual citizen […]
The Run for Rare Finish, The Calm Before the Storm
“This is a Patrick’s Day like no other. We cannot stop the virus, but we can push it back. We will always put your life and your […]
The Finish
Forgive the partial blogs. Hectic week.
I made it.
600 miles, 32 days through Storms, traffic, and a pandemic threatS
I’m proud of carrying the Flag of Ireland. A happy […]
The final day – almost done
Day 32 of 32 – Dublin to Dublin
This will be the final time I will lace up my running shoes on this 10 year journey across America […]
Update – 2 miles left
So busy. I have 2 miles left. I am behind on blog posts. But I made it
Thank you all for support.
I am fine. Healthy. And strong. And […]
Day 27 – Ballinasloe to Ferbane
Day 27 of 32 – Ballinasloe to Ferbane – 18 Miles
I’ll address today’s run in the next post. There were high winds, some rain, and crossed back […]
Day 26 – Loughrea to Ballinasloe
Loughrea to Ballinasloe 18 miles
Day 26 of 32 – Loughrea to Ballinasloe – 18 Miles
The final week of a 10 year journey. Took a healthy nap. Spending […]
Day 25 – Galway to Loughrea
Day 25 of 32 – Galway to Loughrea – 22 Miles
My day in photos.
Juggling a canceled St. Patrick’s Day parade.
A plan B. An incoming film crew.
A live […]
Day 24 – Tuam to Galway
Day 24 of 32 – Tuam to Galway – 19 Miles
One of my Irish ancestors must have been a sheep herder. They flocked to me every field […]
Day 23 – Claremorris to Tuam
Day 23 – Claremorris to Tuam – 17 Miles
To put these last days in “flying” terms. I’ve reached cruising altitude and hit pockets of turbulence the last […]
Day 22 – Curry to Claremorris
Day 22 – Curry to Claremorris – 22 Miles
22 on 22. A day of running straight into 20-25 MPH wind. I wouldn’t wish upon anyone. You must […]
Day 21 – Sligo to Curry
Day 21 – Sligo to Curry – 25 Miles
In a short post, I can’t possibly quantify 25 miles and 8 hours of what I’ve seen. This picture […]
Day 20 – Bundoran to Sligo
Day 20 of 32 – Bundoran to Sligo – 21 Miles
Grange -Drumcliff- Rathcormcack
Charging hard toward Galway. Plenty of scenery and sun. Incredible views from beaches to mountains […]
Day 19 – Donegal to Bundoran
Day 19 of 32- Donegal to Bundoran – 19 Miles
Mini Horses. Big Horses. The Port of The Dead. Ballyshannon. Sheep. More sheep. The Wild Atlantic Way. The […]
Day 18 – Ballybofey to Donegal
Day 18 of 32 – Ballybofey to Donegal – 17 Miles
This morning as I gearing up to leave the hotel, texts and reports arrived that a tornado […]
Day 17- Donegal Sport Hub
LISTEN: NOAH COUGHLAN ON HIS MISSION AS RUN FOR RARE REACHES DONEGAL
written by Chris McNultyMarch 2, 2020
NOAH Coughlan, a 33-year-old American, is half way on a unique run […]
Day 17 – Letterkenny to Ballybofey
Day 17 of 32 – Letterkenny to Ballybofey – 12 Miles
https://www.donegaldaily.com/2020/03/02/ultra-runner-makes-an-impact-in-donegal-on-brilliant-bumbleance-fundraiser/
As the curtain finally closes in 15 days on this 10-year Rare Diseases project on foot across […]
Day 16 – Downings to Letterkenny
Day 16 of 32 – Downings to Letterkenny – 19 Miles
Today was a first. In all 9,000 Miles of my previous 3 USA Runs, I have never […]
February 2020
Day 15 – Letterkenny to Downings
Day 15 – Letterkenny to Downings (Na Dúnaibh)
19 Miles
International Rare Diseases Day
1/2 sunshine, 1/2 snowstorm, I had runaway sheep, rolling hills, the road less traveled, a gorgeous […]
Day 14 – Castlederg, UK to Letterkenny, IE
Day 14 – Castlederg, UK to Letterkenny, IE
21 Miles.
(Posted pre-interview)
I am live California radio in 45 minutes with John Young on 95.3 KUIC as I check into […]
Day 13 – Irvinestown, UK to Castlederg, UK
Day 13 – Irvinestown, UK to Castlederg, UK
19 Miles
Checking in after a relatively “easy” 19 mile day.
After almost 2 weeks, my body has accepted and adapted the […]
Day 12 – Swanlinbar, IE to Irvinestown, UK
Day 12 – Swanlinbar, IE to Irvinestown, UK – 22 Miles
Today was a first. I started in one country, and ended in another. I’m now in Northern […]
Day 11 – Ballinamore to Swanlinbar
Day 11 – Ballinamore to Swanlinbar – 11 Miles
A scheduled short day to call in live to Ireland AM morning TV show in Dublin.
A delay while the […]
Day 10 – Drumod to Ballinamore
Day 10 – Drumod to Ballinamore – 15 Miles
I haven’t found the Pot of Gold at the end of the rainbow yet. I’m still getting lucky though […]