Kieran Keating

kieranName: Kieran Keating

Nationality: Irish

Background (Reasons for entering The Race)
 
My background is as a corner back, for Naomh Eoin (An Clar) from c. 1987-date. Well, I was wing back for a lot of that, until I 'lost a yard of pace' (a yard being quite a big area in West Clare)
My sister sent me details when our mutual friend Dave Beary entered The Race. When I next met her on a social occasion I half-mentioned that I wouldn't mind giving it a go, to which she kind-of scoffed and said "Oh, Kieran, I think its a bit late for you...." or words to that effect! Sounded like a challenge to me anyway. My good wife also failed to talk me out of it....... "What about the Parish League in January?", she said, "Won't it be all speed-work you'll be concentrating on for that?!" ....... or maybe it was "What about the leaves in the garden, wouldn't it be better if you spent your time gathering them?" ........something like that anyway - but I'm focussing on the positives and banishing all of that negativity!
 
Experience 
 
Dublin Marathon 2003 followed by recent Sixmilebridge Marathon 2013 - somewhere in between, I seem to have lost ten years - and twenty minutes. No duathlons, triathlons (awful swimmer), kayaking or any of that craic - was hoping to do an adventure race or two this year but didn't get there so The Race will be the first. 
Glad to see the first part is downhill - hey, I might even enjoy it (up until the Kayak stage anyway) if its dry, calm and not too cold.
 
 

RACE PHOTOS

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Donegal based photographer Paul Doherty was on hand to capture some incredible photos of The Race. Click above to see more from the event.

TESTIMONIALS

The Race touches both extremes. It was the toughest but also one of the best weekends I've ever had. - Emma Kerr, Competitor 2015

A great race with a great bunch of people in a great part of the world. - Bill Wells, Competitor 2014

When I finished the race, I was broken, you guys put me through hell, the weather and the terrain made this a far tougher challenge than I had imagined. But I felt privileged to be competing among such astoundingly strong people, in such a stunning place. I recommend it, but only to the brave, the foolhardy, and the extremely fit!- Kate Kelly, Competitor 2015

Competitor Profiles 2014

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    Name: Anthony Boyle Nationality: IrishBackgroundMy main reason for entering is that I would like the opportunity to test my mental and…
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    Anthony Boyle

  • Name: Jeff Butler Nationality: IrishBackground (Reasons for attempting The Race) Always wanted to do longer expedition style races - and this looks…
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    Jeff Butler

  • Name: George Kelly Nationality: Irish Background  Two of my sons have entered the 2016 Race. I have always encouraged my sons to…
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    George Kelly

  • Name Oisin Weldon Nationality Irish Background (Reasons for attempting The Race) The score is Oisin 1- The Race 1, so…
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    Oisin Weldon

  • Name Kevin Kelly Nationality Irish Background (Reasons for attempting The Race) Engineer living and working in Scotland having just spent…
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    Kevin Kelly

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