Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Reading Irish blogger Fatmammycat this morning, she tells us that she’s a huge fan of Crossfit. I love crossfit, (crossfit.com)I love it with the fervour I normally reserve for rum. Everyday I log on to their website and read what torture is lined up for that[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) I’m so lucky living is South Dublin. Really, we live so close to the mountains it’s a shame to do as much road running as I do but hey, you get your running done when you can and make the most of your time on the hills. Well here’s another reason to[...] Read More »

WANAKA, NEW ZEALAND (Team Geared Up) - I’ve been pretty quiet of late with my own updates so thought I’d put a quick post together (largely taken from a post on my own blog). I’m snowboarding as much as I’m willing to. The snow is still pretty lacking here at present so I[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Geared Up Blog) - Just arrived into Great Outdoors today. Gonna grab a packet and use them after a long run on Tuesday. They are the first electrolyte replacement drink i have ever seen in Ireland. Does anyone else know of any other ones? Imagine being out on a long run or ride, [...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Got my number today for the Jungfrau Marathon (not the actual one I pin to my chest but the reference number). The training for me has only just started with building my long runs up. I did about 17 miles this afternoon, with lots of tens and one hour fartleks last w[...] Read More »

MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA (Team Geared Up) - O.k., so not as serious as some of the other reviews, but I may as well report on this :) I’ll start with a brief review of this contraption. Looking like a dog’s toy, this is Black Diamond’s Forearm Trainer. I purchased after a moment[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) If you’re a regular here you’ll know that myself and TGU blogger Eoin have entered for the Jungfrau marathon this September. It’s also the World Long Distance Mountain Running event which means it won’t be easy so we should have thought throu[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Where did all the sunshine go? My tan was comning along nicely till this cold, wet, miserable grey spell arrived. Alright for you canoeists, less alright for those of us wanting to do a nightime reconaissance run tonight for our Wicklow Round training. Bad weather do[...] Read More »