by Elite Event Management | Apr 19, 2019 | Adventure, Training Tips
Experienced cyclist and winner of various Kerry, Munster and all-Ireland titles, Conor Kissane takes us through the cycle stages for Quest 12 (147km). S1 – Sneem to Carrauntoohil, 48km Starting from Sneem your first 4 km is uphill at 3%. The gradient here is...
by Elite Event Management | Apr 19, 2019 | Adventure, Training Tips
Experienced cyclist and winner of various Kerry, Munster and all-Ireland titles, Conor Kissane takes us through the cycle stages for Quest 24 (248km). S1 – Sneem to Carrauntoohil, 80km Starting in Sneem, you follow the main Ring of Kerry route to Kenmare. This...
by Michael MacSweeney | Apr 4, 2019 | Bike Tips, Training Tips
The majority of competitors doing adventure races want to get to the finish line as fast as they can. Here are our top tips to save time on the routes. Fuel up early in the race Taking on fluids early in the race gives you the energy to push on late into the race....
by Elite Event Management | Mar 26, 2019 | Training Tips
So, you’ve signed up for your first adventure race or you’re considering it and you’re thinking ‘I must be mad, I’ve never been in a kayak before’ – well never fear, you are not alone. The joy of the kayak sections is; a) we provide the kayak so you don’t have to b)...
by Elite Event Management | Mar 25, 2019 | Adventure, Training Tips
Getting ready for your first adventure race? Good on you – here’s some advice you might find useful Be informed Know whats involved in the race and review route maps. Ensure you know your wave time and start location. This information can be found on the event page of...
by Elite Event Management | Feb 25, 2019 | Adventure, Gear Advice, Latest News, Training Tips
When it comes to race day, competitors often forget their training routine and make the following mistakes: Not having breakfast There are various reasons why people don’t have breakfast on race day for example not allowing time for breakfast or race day nerves...
