Wicklow Mountains – Uphill Runner

Sorrel Hill

Short and sweet with sensational 360° views from the top, overlooking the Poulaphouca Reservoir (aka Blessington Lake) – this is one of my local favourites.

The only thing of importance: putting one foot in front of the other. Focus on the next step. Fully present in the here and now. Autumn 2020: This was on the bucket list for a while. Delayed for a variety of reasons, but finally here: I’m standing right beside the Mourne Wall in a bidContinue reading “Mourne Wall Challenge”

Ballydonnell Brook

This is an easy, non-technical climb on what is to the most part a relatively smooth fireroad. The average gradient and elevation gain is nothing to shout about, but make no mistake: the profile looks easier than it is.