ATTENTION ALL FEMALE ULTRA RUNNERS: The Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK is carrying out a research project, the topic of which is ‘A quantitative exploration of mental toughness and positive well being in female ultra runners. The research will be subject to ethical guidelines outlined…
When Scott Jurek and Friends came to Ireland. Scott Jurek, one of the most accomplished trail runner in world, was in Ireland this March to experience some of the trails around the emerald Isle. Scott was accompanied by two outstanding runners: Rickey Gates and Dakota Jones, both Salomon Runners. Their journey took…
Sometime at the end of this month, or early next, Gary “Laz” Cantrell will light up his cigarette to signal the departure of one of the toughest race in the world : the Barkley. The Barkley is an ultra marathon (120 miles/ 160km – 54,000feet / 16,000m positive climb)…
Liam Vines, ART O’NEILL 2016 Winner Race report by Liam Vines The difference a year makes The last race report I did was this race last year and if you find it you will see that things didn’t go to plan. Now I went on to have an amazing year…
WE ARE GOING BACK!!!! After a very successful 2014 edition, we have put together a great package to bring you back to this fantastic running destination. Gargano Running Week will again take place in the resort of Mattinata, in the Puglia Region, Southern Italy. The Event: From Friday the 9th…
Do you have achilles tendon pain? The University of Limerick is conducting a case series study investigating the effects of a 12 week graded exercise programme on pain and tendon structure in people with Achilles tendon pain. We are seeking individuals who have had achilles tendon pain for 12 weeks or more If…
Trail Running Ireland trip to Gargano, Italy in October 2014 Race report by Don Hannon (trailrunner.ie) Here is a little story from our trip to Italy.. The Italian Job- Ah c’mon… another hill??? I was dying in this race. I’m in Italy, running in the most beautiful place and all…
Michele Evangelisti and Eugene Vittone, two well known Italian runners ran across Ireland. 370km from the western part of Connemara, all the way to Dublin… Here are the stages: Some images of their journey:
Wicklow Way Solo 2014 Winner Race Report By Don Hannon – Trail Heads Running Club The Wicklow Way Solo is one of Ireland’s toughest trail running race in Ireland: 127 km along the Wicklow Way from Dublin through the Wicklow Mountains. Don Hannon was the 2014 winner. Here is the…
Luc Caperan is a ski instructor and mountain guide in the French Pyrenees. Luc tood a four days holidays with Trail Running Ireland to Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains. We organised three runs and a free day to visit Dublin. Here is his itinerary: Day 1: Guided run on the…
