Team Geared Up

EDITOR - Nigel Callender, another new author joins TGU for the summer. Sports scientist, Nigel, remains better known for his bouldering achievements despite being a competent and prolific traditional and sports climber in his own right. He has been responsible for first ascents of routes up to E5 an[...] Read More »

KERRY, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - Last weekend Nathan Kingerlee ran an Adventure Racing training weekend in Killarney with his business OutdoorsIreland.com. In this 2-part TGU guest post series, Nathan covers his 8 top tips for adventure racers. – Continued from Part I (tips 1-4). 5. Plan you[...] Read More »

KERRY, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - Last weekend Nathan Kingerlee ran an Adventure Racing training weekend in Killarney with his business OutdoorsIreland.com. In this 2-part TGU guest post series, Nathan covers his 8 top tips for adventure racers. — 1. Lightweight Equipment Even the shortest of[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) If, like me, you made a decision last year to run a Spring marathon, right about now you’re probably winding down and dreaming about all that free time you’ll have when the real taper starts. As every good piece of marathon literature tells you, it’[...] Read More »

KILDARE, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - For all those interested in climbing, don’t forget about the upcoming seminar in Tollymore Mountain Centre! Nigel Callender, sidekick of mine, asked me to post this as it’s an event not to be missed if you’re in any way interested in climbing, [...] Read More »

KILDARE, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - For those looking for good articles on training advice, don’t forget to check out Irishclimbingcoaching’s site (which will be going through a re-design soon!). There’s some useful advice, especially in relation to setting your goals and focusing[...] Read More »

KILDARE, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - I’ve been holding out on this post for as long as I could, mainly so that the final news would be of a completed wall! UPDATE: If anyone is interested in the development of a new, large wall here in Dublin, Ireland, do let me know in the comments below, or [...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) As I was saying earlier, this morning saw me head to Trinity College Dublin for my physiological tests. Like I said I wasn’t sure what to expect and it was kinda nerve wracking. Firstly there was a round of questions about age, health, how often and what type [...] Read More »