Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - Polar(RS800cx), Garmin(Forerunner 405) and Suunto(T6c) have all released/updated newish top end training watches each with a slightly different feel in the past year or so. I really have no need to go out and buy one of these but i was looking briefly into the dif[...] Read More »

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 »

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 »