The Battle of the Handbags/Bumbags at the Circuit of Brockagh

Long mountain races don’t attract many women. So I wasn’t surprised when I was the only lady registering for the noontime start of the Circuit of Brockagh race. The race promised 28 kilometres over three mountains with 1,372 metres of climb. Even the men were far and few between, put off by the apparent distances … Continue reading The Battle of the Handbags/Bumbags at the Circuit of Brockagh

I love the IMRA Website!

I think the Irish Mountain Running Association (IMRA) Website is fab – it’s got everything: news, forums, links, superb photos, results, information about other runners, facilities to carpool and volunteer for races, a reading room... So much so that I just have to let everyone know about it. Read all about the site here on … Continue reading I love the IMRA Website!