Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) They’ve rowed across the Atlantic naked, now they’re planning an expedition to the South Pole in the footsteps of Robert Scott’s trek to the South Pole in 1912. I’d imagine they’re planning on wearing clothes this time though….The[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) It’s been a big week for Irish ultra runners! We’ve had Eoin Ryan ploughing through his Ultramarathon Triangle down along the canals. That involved the traditinal stage race format of 6.5 marathons in 6 days. I’m sure he’s well finished by [...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) This is gonna be a bit of a mixed bag of updates, links, well wishes etc. etc. even though it’s Wednesday! Well done to all those who took part in the Kilbroney Challenge, the one day adventure race in Rostrevor, Co. Down. Don’t forget, we DID remind you[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Just had an update from Avril Copeland at Primal Quest 2008. She’s part of Team Hunky Dory’s and they’ve just had their race briefing and are trying to come to terms with what lies ahead. There’ve been lots of warnings about bears and how to [...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) As previously blogged, our own friend of TGU, Avril Copeland, is in Montana to take part in Primal Quest 2008, one of the most challenging endurance races in the world. From Avril herself: Greetings from sunny Montana!! Its amazing, the sun is out, however the peaks[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Running the length of the country was something myself and the other half always said we’d like to have a go at. At a sort-of leisurely pace, though with frequent stops! Someone planning on ploughing down the length of the country at a pace of 3 marathons a da[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Cheers again to Valerie for some incredible shots from the last days of the Turas! She’s made it look like the most incredible experience, sending us shots of breathtaking landscapes throughout the whole event! And in her own words: The Turas was epic…a[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Now that the Turas is over we can focus our attentions on another world class adventure race. Our own friend of TGU Avril Copeland is in Montana now preparing for Primal Quest 2008; “The World’s Most Challenging Human Endurance Competition”. Check [...] Read More »