Has anyone done an Adventure race???

[El Gordo]

The address for the adventure race is http://www.gaelforcewest.ie/

Its sounds great and it also climbs Croagh Patrick,which I have always wanted to do but just never got around to it.

I am doing the Dublin City Marathon this year( For the Sixth time) and wil be in training from end of April.
Might see you there!

Ger

Ger, I've been up Croagh Patrick twice. It's a grand day out, though I wouldn't much fancy doing it in a race. It's a tough climb, particularly on the upper reaches, where the path gives way to steep, loose shale. The views are just stunning. In one direction you can see all the way over Clew Bay and up the west coast of Mayo, with Achill to the left. The other way, you can see the whole of Connemara and Galway. It's a view to die for, but it should be enjoyed and pondered over if possible. Definitely an experience to be recommended.

I mention the trips in a couple of entries. There's more about Ireland generally in both.

http://www.runningcommentary.net/2004/2004sep.htm
http://www.runningcommentary.net/2006/2006jul.htm

What sort of time are you expecting in the Dublin Marathon? If I do it, it would be good to meet up for a pint of the black stuff at some point.

Edited to add: Just had a look at the Gaelforce 6 map. It looks like a great route, but the run up and down the Reek would kill me. I suspect you're much fitter than me, so why not go for it? I know Westport (the finish) well. Both my parents come from close to there.