Trail Runner Interview: Rachel Nolan
“5 years ago when I did the OCC in Chamonix, I ended up in a coma for over 40 hours after suffering from hyponatremia”… Meet Rachel: Spontaneous, energetic, with an insatiable thirst for adventure …
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Massey’s Woods and the Hellfire Club: 7 km – 235m ⇧
Overview A short, moderate run within easy reach of Dublin by car or bike. Park car or bike at the end of Cruagh Lane/ Lamberts Lane, after passing through the stud (53.254888, -6.308694). There are a number of cafes and pubs in the area for post-run snacks. Try the Hazel…
Movie: The Wicklow Round “Ag Teacht Abhaile: Coming Home”. With Paddy O’Leary
By Ruairí Long Spring 2019 proved to be open season for the Wicklow Round, with three records set. First was up Wexford man Paddy O’Leary, running the route in 16 hours 28 minutes to break the previous record set by renowned American runner Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy. Yet, within just over…
Trail Running Ireland Podcast with Eoin Flynn
Welcome to Trail Running Ireland, a podcast for the Trail and Mountain Running Community in Ireland. The show is hosted by Eoin Flynn, UTMB and EcoTrail Wicklow Finish Line Race Announcer and 10 time Irish International Mountain Runner. First up in every episode, Eoin is joined by Waterville Trail Running…
BEST TRAIL RUNNING EVENTS IN IRELAND
Find here some of Ireland’s best trail running events. Experience Ireland’s trail running scene at many local races, or choose one of the international events such as Wicklow’s EcoTrail in September. MARCH Gaelforce Skyrun: 12k/13k/22k – Leenane (Connemara. Galway) The Gaelforce Sky Run is a mountain runnning event incorporating 3…
Ireland: Land of Trail Running
In Ocober 2019, Journalists & Outdoor Photographers Paolo Meitre Libertini and Magherita Valcanover were invited by Tourism Ireland & Failte Ireland for a Trail Running few days around Ireland. Their journey started in Glendalough in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains. They then made their way to Connemara, Achill and…
Dublin’s Top Trail Running Locations & Routes
Dublin is one of Europe’s most vibrant capital: welcome to the home of Guinness, Temple Bar and its many Irish Pubs, litterary giants like James Joyce or Oscar Wilde, the river Liffey and the home of U2. Located on the Irish Sea and at the foothills of the Dublin/Wicklow mountains,…
Women’s Trail Running Retreat with Rachel’s Irish Adventures
‘Call of the West of Ireland’ – Women | Edition, April 25th – May 2nd 2020 Rachel Nolan, passionate trail runner and owner of Rachel’s Irish Adventures hosts her first Trail Running Retreat exclusively for women in 2020 between April 25th and May 2nd. Rachel’s Irish Adventures specialises in tailor…
Trail Running Clothing
Think protection and breathability! Trail running might bring you to remote areas, and you must be ready for whatever the elements throw at you. Extra pockets, support and compression can also improve your trail running experience. Base layer: NO COTTON: think breathability! Trail Running is a high intensity activity and…
ECOTRAIL WICKLOW 2019: Trail Runners from 39 countries participate in first edition
Ecotrail Wicklow took place on Saturday 28th with start and finish line on Bray Seafront. More than 1100 participants ran up the Wicklow Mountains, through iconic locations such as Bray Head, Killruddery, Big Sugarloaf, Powerscourt Waterfall, The Wicklow Way and Roundwood Reservoir. Ecotrail Wicklow offered 4 distances to choose from: 18k,…