Motivation

from Irish fitness coach and Brooks Run Happy Ambassador, Andrew Moore aka @fitnessgoose 

Time to hit the trails and start the journey to Gaelforce 10K Howth Summit - Download the FREE 10K training plan from fitness coach Andrew Moore aka @fitnessgoose

So why is trail running such a fast growing sport in this country? There are huge benefits to running as we all know but trail running offers bonus benefits that people are starting to discover. Here are eight of the many reasons we love trail running and ideas on how to get involved. 

Adventure Racing may seem like a hard sport to branch into, but this guide tells you all you need to know and show you that you too can become an adventure racer.

To celebrate women in sport we are putting the spotlight on some of our amazing female adventure racers. All from different walks of life, but all bitten by the racing bug. Let's hear it from them what got them into adventure racing and their advice for newbies to the sport. #CantSeeCantBe

When you think of trail running do you have visions of extreme, fanatical, super fit mountain goats going where no sane person should? Then we think it’s time we all lost our sanity, as the benefits of trail running are huge. Throw away all your preconceptions. Trail running is for anyone who runs or who would like to.

As part of a two-year project, a group led by Jamie Young, and with the great support of Gaelforce & Killary Adventure Co, will be filming a documentary about Greenland and the wider Arctic. Jamie is one of the original founders of Gaelforce and was instrumental in bringing one day adventure racing in the form of the original Gaelforce 6 and Gaelforce 12 (now Gaelfore West) to Ireland. He has been a trailblazer in the outdoor adventure field since the 1970's. His favourite motto "Stand still and you are history."

Having watched thousands of competitors cross the finish line at a Killary Gaelforce event for 12 years we can be pretty sure of that adventure racing is for everyone.

Feels like ages ago but the hurt is still there.  After previously doing a 110k Ultra I approached this run with a different mindset.  Sure, it was only 80km and only 2000m of ascent, how hard could it be?

 Who will take the title of Gaelforce Adventure Series Champion 2019?

Jerome Bletterie is no stranger to long distance trail running and adventure racing. Check our his race report here from the 2018 Gaelforce Ultra

We believe that everyone has it in them to take on an ultra adventure race. Let's get your ready for endurance racing with our simple training tips here

The story of strong willed Gail taking on all of the Gealforce events in 2018 to support her chosen charity. Here is her full tale...

Many peoeple come back to take on Gaelforce West again...to settle an old score, or simply because they love it.

Meet 11 amazing people who have completed Gaelforce West 10 times or more!

Understanding tapering and how it can help to optimise your performance on race day

Hydration is crucial in staving off fatigue and helping you to get to the finish line in good time and in good shape.

Here are 5 reasons you need to get your running shoes on right now.