Help Protect Hearts in Ireland
I am taking part in Arctic Challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and I’d love your support to help protect hearts in Ireland. ❤️
The Irish Heart Foundation’s mission is to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions.
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Training Day 2
Monday 24th Nov
Today’s second official training hike pushed us into exactly the kind of conditions we need to be ready for in the Arctic: cold winds, muddy terrain, rocky climbs, and long stretches of sustained effort.
We focused on the fundamentals that matter when the environment turns hostile:
• Layering systems — managing heat properly and avoiding sweat build-up that becomes dangerous in sub-zero temperatures.
• Heat control — learning when to add or remove layers to stay efficient.
• Stamina and pacing — keeping output steady across rough, technical ground.
• Mindset and resilience — staying mentally available to keep going even when energy dips.
It wasn’t meant to be comfortable — it was meant to be real preparation. These sessions build the resilience, awareness, and physical readiness required when we hit the Arctic in 2026.
I’m taking on this challenge to support the Irish Heart Foundation, whose work saves lives and supports families across the country. If you’d like to back the cause, any contribution is genuinely appreciated and goes directly toward heart health, prevention, and education efforts.
Proud of the team, grateful for the guidance, and ready for the next step forward.
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I'm on the way
Tuesday 1st Apr Delighted to get signed up today for the Artic circle challenge 2026. Looking forward to getting stuck in fund raising and training for this event. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
€1.04k
Rbsi Ireland
€1,000
Griffin Bros Contracting Ltd
Best of Luck Mike
€522
Declan Kissane
Best of luck Mike - great cause
€500
Aherns Motor Group
Best of Luck Mike from all @Aherns Motor group
€318
Tolmac Construction
Best of luck Mike from all at Tolmac
€261
Tony Walsh
€250
Michael Teahan
€250
Warmth Ltd
Wishing you all the very best! A worthy cause.
€208.80
Thermoheat Mechanical Limited
The very best of luck Mike.
€208.80
Galen Broughal
€208.80
Anna Maria & Co O Suilibhan
Best of wishes
€204
Ecoflow Mechanical
Best wishes on the day Mike from all at Ecoflow mechanical
€200
Moloney Fox Consulting Moloney Fox
Best of luck. Trip of a lifetime
€183
Korina Duffy
€156.60
David Nelligan (baby King Theo Logan Nelligans Daddy)
After all the EPIC training with ne Dawling ur well ready for this trip Natty Horse. U are awesome sir and ur progress has been inspiring to witness
€150
Michael Mcnulty
Mike. The very best of luck with your huge challenge for a very worthy cause. Michael McNulty
€106
Mike Teahan
Let's get to 30k
€106
Luke Townsend
Best of Luck
€106
Anonymous
Best wishes Mike, a fantastic feat for a fantastic cause!
€106
Jason Durr
You’re all doing an amazing thing. Good luck and God bless.
€106
Brady Energy Consultants
Best of luck Michael with this challenge.
€105.25
Mark Airpark
Best of luck Mike and thanks for always giving us the dig out
€105.25
Hannah Mc Carthy
€105.25
James Travers
Best of luck Mike!
€105.25
Geraldine Jennings
As Miss Duffy would say " Keep it lit" 👊
€105.25
Rory Power
Unreal undertaking Mike. 12 months of hard training, 6 nights a week. Best of luck buddy....👊
€105.25
S&p Ireland
Best of Luck Mike from all at S&P Ireland
€100
Christopher Mcclelland
Good man Michael!!! Fair play mate!
€53.42
Tadhg Mcgillicuddy
Well done Mike 👍 From all the team in The Forge Castleisland
€53.42
Susan Carey
I'll have the chopper at the ready! 😅 Jokes, you got this all the way, zero problemo 👌 you mad thing! 🙌💕✨️
€53.42
Connor Mccrohan
Best of luck
€53.42
Eamonn Murphy Blarney Cork
Best of luck Michael. Brillant cause
€53.42
Anonymous
Best of luck Mike
€53.42
Donal Canty
Best of luck Mike!
€53.42
Gillian Griffin
Fair play to you Mike. No stopping you now. Best of luck next year
€53.42
Tim O Sullivan
Best of luck Mike
€53.42
John Scanlon
The very best of luck to you Mike.
€53
Alan Wyley
€53
Alan Teahan
Best of luck Brother 👍
€50
Denise Cremin
Wishing you all the best Mike as you take on this amazing challenge for a great cause.
€50
Ais
Best of luck Mike & team 💯💪🏼
€50
Siobhan
Best of luck Mike! Your gonna smash it! 🙌🏽🎉🥳
€50
Loraine O’connor
€50
Andy Hooper
€32.32
Treacy Katie
€32.32
Stuart Blain
€31.80
Stephen O' Callaghan
Best of Luck with it Mike
€26.50
Nur
Wishing you all the very best. Nur & Aasim ❤️
€21.86
Deborah Maher
Well done Mike.. seems like your well prepared to take on this incredible challenge
€21.86
Anna Curtin
Best of Luck Mike!
€21.20
Claire Kelliher
€21.20
Rebecca Roche
Best of luck to my big brother.
€21.20
Anonymous
Good luck Mike!!
€21.20
Jacki Cooney
Best of luck Mike
€20
Ger Ryan
Fair play Mike. Best of luck 👍
€20
Heber Mcmahon
Fair play Mike. Great cause.
€20
Yvonne Quill
The very best of luck to everyone. I look forward to hearing all about the adventure!
€20
Charlotte Mattu
€10.60
Fergal O Driscoll
Best of luck Mike.
€10.60
Katie Treacy
Best of luck 🤞 and well done 💪❤️
€5.84
Treacy Katie
€5.30
Christine B
Best of luck mike to you and your team. You got this
€5.30
Fergal O Driscoll
Fair play 💪
€5.30
Katie Treacy
Amazing!! Best of luck
€5.30
Christine
Best of luck Mike ..
€5
Best of luck from RBSi and here's to the next challenge