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,…
‘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…
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 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,…
Some 30 years later, I rediscovered through Trail Running similar feelings I used to have as a teenager Fred Verdier is originally from the South of France. Fred runs the Tourism Board in Wicklow. He is also the initial driver behind Ecotrail Wicklow. Tell us how you got into Trail…
Wicklow is to become the 10th European destination to host this prestigious international event. On Saturday 28th September 2019 this epic event will start and finish on Bray Seafront. Wicklow will welcome trail runners from around the world to experience our amazing scenery, across a selection of challenging routes; 17km, 28km,…
Press Trip in Toscana Romagna: Ebikes, Outdoors, Culture & Amazing Food By Fred Verdier – Nov.2018 The Video: Off we go again: last June, our friends from Soul Running have sent a new invitation and I’m back to Italy for a Press Trip. This time, the Toscana Romagna region has…
10km Trail Loop in Sitges Holiday Resort By Fred Verdier For two years in a row now, I have been with my son to Sitges during mid-term break. Located some 40 minutes by train to Barcelona and on the Mediterranean coast, Sitges is home to the Celtic Creation Ireland Festival where…
Unique terrain, rich history, astounding views and a warm, welcoming culture make Ireland a worthy trail-running destination. By Elinor Fish / Run Wild Retreats – Feb 2018 Ireland doesn’t have the high mountain ranges, internationally known trail races and huge swaths of raw wilderness that typically attract trail runners. But…
By Fred Verdier – Oct 2017 I love going to Killarney! Killarney is the tourism capital of Ireland sitting at the foothills of stunning mountains (the highest in Ireland!). There is always a great buzz in this town that is totally devoted to the many tourists that come from all…