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October 22, 2009
Irish AR Denny members top runners!
Another win for Eoin in the Causeway Coast Marathon !
Well done to Fiola in the Uetliberglauf part of the Zurilauf Cup in Zurich last weekend with a fast 2nd place result in her category over a hilly 14km course in the mountains.
October 15, 2009
Nice Write up on Spoke.ie for Gaelforce Cycle 24
Click here to read the update on Gaelforce Cycle 24 from Spoke.ie . Pictures to follow from Merv Colton Sports Photography!
September 30, 2009
New Announcement from ADAC organizers – Course CHANGES!
Abu Dhabi Race Image 2008
Announcements from the organizers of Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge are there will be a triathlon style opener to the race in the city of Abu Dhabi! How exciting! Its a good thing some of our team have been swim training this year already.
“On 4th December, Abu Dhabi City, with its skyline of tall, modern buildings interspersed with delicate minarets and elegant seafront promenades will repeat its role as urban showcase for the event by hosting the opening act: a triathlon-style opener that involves 34km of running, cycling, sea kayaking and, for the first time, swimming in the calm waters around the Abu Dhabi Corniche”.
A 110km sea kayak leg
A 120km desert trek
95km biking stage
Climb up Jebel Hefet (1,340mtrs) and rope work
37km bike to finish
A little run to the finish line
PHEW! Im off out for a lunchtime training session! Panic stations!
September 25, 2009
Team Irish AR at Gaelforce Cycle West 24 Hour MTB Race, Ireland
- Team competes as soloists in Gaelforcecycle West September 2009
l-r Eoin Keith, Fiola Foley, Chris Caulfield, Brian Keogh
We had a super show at the first ever 24 hour MTB race in Ireland on the 19-20 of September in Co. Mayo. Gaelforcecyclewest was the first of its kind in Ireland, organised by Killary Adventure Centre
Eoin came first with an astounding 19 laps of the 20km course, only 4 laps behind the winning 5 man relay team much to everyones astonishment.
Chris followed him in second place only 2 laps behind him (17 laps in total) and Fiola came in fourth place with 14 laps.
The event was a first for all of us, we have competed in adventure races which had us up for well over 24 hours in the past however with changing disciplines, it was a first time experience doing 24 hours just on a bike.
A full race report from Fiola can be found here
Full results from Precision Timing can be found here
September 25, 2009
We are four of the top adventure racers in Ireland.
This blog will document our preparation for our big race of 2009. Which is the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge (ADAC) taking place in December.
Im sure there will be some interesting stories about our individual struggles and training as we aim to get as fit and fast as we can for December.
We are:
Chris Caulfield
34 year old Co. Mayo man and at the forefront of Irish AR for the last two years. 2009 successes include the NAM (National Adventure Marathon) and 2nd Place in Gael Gorce Cycle West 24 hour MTB race. 2008 success include 2nd in the Beast of Ballyhoura AR, 1st Cooley Raid AR, 5th Individual Turas Beag 2008. At the moment Chris is recovering from a mtb accident in the Jeantex Trans Alps MTB race.
Fiola Foley
30 year old Fiola is a former Irish International lightweight rower and All American athlete. Fiola made her debut to adventure racing in 2008 and currently lives in Switzerland because she loves cheese and chocolate and climbing mountains by road bike, mountain bike, trekking, running even with her fingers and toes. Major success include 2008 Carrantuathail IMRA mountain run winner, 2nd Beast of Ballyhoura AR 2008, 1st Cooley Raid AR 2008. 2009 successes include 1st Place Todtnauberg 12 hour MTB race, 2nd EURO KIMM Mountain Marathon, 1st Gaelforcecyclewest 24 hour MTB.
Fiolas blog can be found here: www.fiolafoley.wordpress.com
Eoin Keith
Affectionately known as `Navman` for his exceptional navigational skills, Eoin has raced with the best bringing him to a 2nd place finish in The Turas AR World Series in 2008 with team Wilsa Helly Hansen. Champion of Irelands biggest adventure race, Gael Force, in 2008 and also 2nd in the Beast of Ballyhoura and on the winning NAM team 2009. An extraordinary ultra runner, Eoin came 5th in the 24 hour World Championships 2009 for running and recently won Irelands first 24 hour MTB Race Gaelforcecyclewest, finishing only 3 laps behind the winning 5 person team.
Brian Keogh
Paddler, navigator, mountain biker, joker. Brian is the glue of the team. Founder of Total Experience Outdoor Pursuits Centre in Wicklow, Brian is a well known figure in all things to do with outdoor sports in Ireland and his quiet experience is unparalelled. 4th place individual in the Turas Beag 2008, a competitor in 2008 Portugal XPD and 16th in ADAC 2008. Winner of the Blackwater Challenge 2009.
