Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Best of luck to anyone doing the annual Wicklow Way Ultra (44k) or the Trail (22k). This classic race in the mountain running calender has always been supported by the regular mountain runners (like myself) but this year with on-line entries the numbers have increased and there’s bound to be some new faces. It’s a terrifically scenic run, though the landscape has changed somewhat over the years!

Qoute from Barry Minnock on IMRA forum about last year’s race:

The conditions underfoot were perfect - a little hot, but guess that affected the ultra runners more.
Eoin’s continued dominance of the ultra is equally praiseworthy - he even had enough in the tank to ensure I didn’t catch him - if only he didn’t spot me : ) I’m particularly impressed with Martin coming 2nd in the Ultra given the stiff competition and the fact that he went there planning on running the shorter trail race! Impatience must be a virtue …

Start of the Ultra is Johnny Foxes pub, over the hills to Lough Tay and back, simple! Extra good wishes to Tony K and Liamo doing the double ultra: Connemara Ultral ast weekend and then this one. All part of their China training! Happy racing everyone!

-Aisling-

Image from IMRA.