Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - I had the fortune to attend a Sea Survival training course in the amazing NMCI at the Irish Naval Base in Cork last weekend. The pool has simulated environmental effects including cold water, darkness, rain, wind, waves, lightning - great storm conditions. They th[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) He’s done it again! Another world record for Irish ultrarunner and World Record Holder Tony Mangan on the treadmill!! At last weekend’s Longford marathon Tony broke the 48 hour treadmill record in a time of 45 hours 42 minutes and 18 seconds before running the m[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Apologies for lack of posts, it’s a case of life and ironman getting in the way of blogging…. :-( What have I missed?: Gael Force 6 seems to have been won by Eoin Keith followed by Peter O’ Farrell, while Peter seems to have teamed up with Paul Mah[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - It’s been quiet around here, hey! But I’m now back in Dublin (after 2 years away)… so it’s time for a few links! — Good luck to TGU author Aisling who’s off to her first Iron Man triathlon in the UK in 1.5 weeks. It’s a big[...] Read More »

CHICAGO, US (TEAM GEARED UP) - Weather is getting really hot but you still want to run outside? I’ve put together some of the tips and recommendations that will help you staying hydrated, perform well and most important, stay safe. Heat Injuries: what causes heat injuries and how to prevent [...] Read More »

LIMERICK, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - I know Aisling had a brief post about this a few weeks ago but there have been a few developments since. It turns out the rumours have been true - Irelands best climbing wall has opened in Dingle, Co. Kerry blowing everything that has gone before it out of the w[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) I’m a little late getting to this one but hey, I have the excuse of ironman training to fall back on every time I’m slacking around here. ;-) Big congrats to all of the Irish team that travelled to Snowdon in Wales for the annual 10 mile race up and down[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) The rat race comes to Belfast! Hundreds of people are expected to take part in the 8 hour urban adventure around the city. I’ll be rooting for my good friends Karen Duggan, Shane O’ Rourke and Paul Mahon! I hear Rick and Davy might be taking part too? F[...] Read More »