Leg it:Legginit.com is an Irish website, founded by people who have a passion for the outdoors. The site allows people to set up their own training log and maintain records of their activities as they progress towards a particular goal.
The site is free-to-use and members can share advice, training routines, routes, etc. Legginit has a Facebook app and has also developed an iPhone app which enables subscribers to track and save their workouts together with distance, time, calories burnt, etc. The app costs €2.95.
See legginit.com or call Colette Hamilton at 087-6835593.
Outdoors with feeling
It’s that time of the year again when cupid brushes the dust off his quiver and the great unwashed (outdoorsy types) agonise about how to demonstrate their passion for their loved ones.
Here are a few suggestions for February 12th and 13th.
Achill Tourism is hosting guided walks over Valentines weekend. Price: €15 (adult), €7.50 (child) per walk. Tel 098-47353 or achilltourism.com.
Footfalls Walking Holidays has a special Singles Walking Festival which takes place in Co Wicklow.
The €140 cost includes two guided walks, BB in Trooperstown Wood Lodge, champagne breakfast on the Saturday and packed lunches. Tel 0404-45152 or walkinghikingireland.com.
Action Outdoors has a romantic island break with a difference. Couples will canoe out to a deserted island on Strangford Lough.
Enjoy chocolates and champagne under the stars and spend the night in the recently converted Salt Island Bothy.
Prices from €75pp with all equipment provided. Contact Nicky Armstrong on 00-44-28-44832894 or e-mail info@actionoutdoors.info.