It is UTMB Weekend!!! For those who do not know yet, UTMB (Ultra Trail Mont Blanc) is on this weekend. On Friday the 1st of September, 2000 participant will start at 5pm to compete in one of the toughest trail race in the world: approximately 166 kilometres (103 mi) around the…
By Cindy Doyle Running Monte Rosa I could hear the roar as we continued snaking our way up the track, skipping over roots, and dodging the rocks which protruded haphazardly from the trail. Larch trees and alpine roses, like a guard of honour, welcomed us into the ever narrowing…
by Cindy Doyle Monte Rosa Travel Suggestions During our Monte Rosa trip, we ran in the Gressoney and Ayas Valleys. Each vying for number one position in our hearts. In fact, the valleys were so different that to compare them directly would be both impossible and unfair. Rather, they complement…
by Cindy Doyle Trails in the Gressoney Valley Sentieri del Lys There are any number of amazing trails in Gressoney. For example, the Sentieri del Lys on its’ own would make for a wonderful running trip. It is suggested that walkers hike it over 9 days and there are options to…
By Cindy Doyle Trails in Val d’Ayas: Val d’Ayas lies in stark contrast to Valle di Gressoney’s narrow valley floor and mountains rising steeply from it. Val d’Ayas is a broad open valley with many smaller hanging valleys and unending views of the surrounding glaciers and peaks. Running high in…
By Alicia Christofi-Walshe See Photo Galleries Below I heard the knocking but I hesitated getting up from the couch to answer it. I was snuggled up warm and comfy in my pjs and fluffy socks. I didn’t want to be disturbed but at the same time I knew my safe…
The 4th edition of the ‘Transylvania One Hundred’ was held on the 20th of May. This was the 4th edition of this iconic race starts and finishes at Dracula’s Castle in Bran, Romania… A few Irish went to Romania and these are the various reports: Transylvania 50km – Race report by…
By Fred Verdier “Fred, you there?”… This was Francesco’s message on messenger that popped up on my account mid May this year… Francesco is our contact at Soul Running in Italy. Over the past few months, he has been messaging me, with invitations to help promote trail running destinations and…
