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    #2012
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    Nice one congrats :)


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    #2013
    Singer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    Long suffering readers of this poor neglected log may be interested in today's European Masters Athletics Championships, where DG is running for Ireland (!) in the W45 1500. Per the entry list she has the third best season best (a fantastic 4:55.6), so definitely not there to make up the numbers: http://www.fidalservizi.it/risultati/2017/AArhus_2017/GaraL555.htm

    Race is on at 15:15 or so. If you're reading this DG get off your phone and get warming up! :pac:


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    #2014
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,420 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    +1 to the above. Best of luck, A.


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    #2015
    Singer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,415 ✭✭✭Singer


    A very credible 9th in 5:03.61 - not bad for a first European Championships!


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    #2016
    Mrs Mc
    Registered Users Posts: 2,119 ✭✭✭Mrs Mc


    Congrats A a great result did us proud :)


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    #2017
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    Thanks Brian :) I brought everything I had to the table yesterday, mentally and physically. It wasn't enough...this time.
    To be perfectly honest, yesterday's result was a pretty accurate reflection of where I am right now. I had hoped and wanted to be 5-10 seconds faster but it is what it is. You can't hide on a stage like that!

    I did, however, come away with the much desired photographic evidence of both feet off the ground while running :D I'll post the pic when I get back, can't see how to add a pic on the mobile site. Unless you want to pull it off my fb page Brian?! :D
    It was taken around the 700m mark. I was staying out of trouble and in contention as per plan. When it came to the tempo increase over the next lap, I just didn't have that extra gear.

    My race was won in 4:51.x, 4:53.x and 4:54.x, a clean sweep by the Germans who also got 4th. I managed to take the scalp of a UK athlete who was 3rd in the world masters 5000m last year so I will take the small victories....

    You could say I have the international championship bug now. Next stop, Madrid for the European indoors in 2018 :eek:


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    #2018
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    Congratulations DG, a great performance. I can't see that photo on your fb page? Hope to join in in Madrid next year, sounds like fun!


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    #2019
    Annie get your Run
    Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭Annie get your Run


    Mulberry wrote: »
    Congratulations DG, a great performance. I can't see that photo on your fb page? Hope to join in in Madrid next year, sounds like fun!

    It's in the comments of a post https://scontent.fdub4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20429637_10154998622434891_1476675192327102727_n.jpg?oh=e9629059d829ba6df64dbd3c3522b0c3&oe=59F590E1

    Well done DG, you're amazing, we're so proud of ya!! xxx


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    #2020
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,420 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    I think the attached is the one.


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    #2021
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    Fantastic what an achievement. Congratulations on getting to wear the country colours and represent Ireland.


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    #2022
    Kennyg71
    Registered Users Posts: 1,921 ✭✭✭Kennyg71


    Well done A, some progress over last couple of years, best luck with prep for Indoors.


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    #2023
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Annie get your Run wrote: »
    It's in the comments of a post https://scontent.fdub4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/20429637_10154998622434891_1476675192327102727_n.jpg?oh=e9629059d829ba6df64dbd3c3522b0c3&oe=59F590E1

    Well done DG, you're amazing, we're so proud of ya!! xxx

    Incredible, look at how strong you are. Massive congratulations.
    Murph_D wrote: »
    I think the attached is the one.

    Eh, I don't think that is DG?


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    #2024
    Murph_D
    Registered Users Posts: 10,420 ✭✭✭✭Murph_D


    aquinn wrote: »
    Incredible, look at how strong you are. Massive congratulations.



    Eh, I don't think that is DG?

    Who is it then? ;)


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    #2025
    aquinn
    Registered Users Posts: 2,968 ✭✭✭aquinn


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Who is it then? ;)

    No idea as entry list has 165 entries, ok so some doubled, but I don't know who you have posted, do you?


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    #2026
    RayCun
    Registered Users Posts: 15,704 ✭✭✭✭RayCun


    Murph_D wrote: »
    Who is it then? ;)

    Niamh Fitzgerald?


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    #2027
    RedRunner
    Registered Users Posts: 3,606 ✭✭✭RedRunner


    Wow, fantastic stuff A. I've spent too long away from this log!


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    #2028
    diego_b
    Registered Users Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭diego_b


    Congrats A, international running and on a track meet as well....really impressive stuff!


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    #2029
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    RayCun wrote: »
    Murph_D wrote: »
    Who is it then? ;)

    Niamh Fitzgerald?
    Yep, that's Niamh. 2nd w/40 in 4:46.x Amazing finish, prime example of 'how much do I want this?' You can learn so much about racing just by watching her.


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    #2030
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    RayCun wrote: »
    Murph_D wrote: »
    Who is it then? ;)

    Niamh Fitzgerald?
    Yep, that's Niamh. 2nd w/40 in 4:46.x Amazing finish, prime example of 'how much do I want this?' You can learn so much about racing just by watching her.


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    #2031
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    And thanks everyone for the good wishes. Am not getting on very well with the mobile site so won't reply individually. And yay, Mulberry #Madrid2018 :cool:


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    #2032
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    A big chunk of redemption yesterday: 2:29.6 in the 800m heat. This qualified me comfortably for the final. I have to say this again: "THE FINAL"....words cannot describe howover the moon I am. Whatever about the 1500m final by fault, this I feel have earned :)

    We went through 400 in just over 72 I think and at this stage felt really good. Ditto at 300 to go. With 200 to go I made the rookie mistake of wondering when 'they' were going to sweep past instead of gathering myself for the final push. Anyway, tis all a learning curve. My time is the fifth fastest qualifying time overall which is a much-needed confidence boost. Turbo boost in fact!


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    #2033
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    A big chunk of redemption yesterday: 2:29.6 in the 800m heat. This qualified me comfortably for the final. I have to say this again: "THE FINAL"....words cannot describe howover the moon I am. Whatever about the 1500m final by fault, this I feel have earned :)

    We went through 400 in just over 72 I think and at this stage felt really good. Ditto at 300 to go. With 200 to go I made the rookie mistake of wondering when 'they' were going to sweep past instead of gathering myself for the final push. Anyway, tis all a learning curve. My time is the fifth fastest qualifying time overall which is a much-needed confidence boost. Turbo boost in fact!


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    #2034
    Dubgal72
    Registered Users Posts: 4,272 ✭✭✭Dubgal72


    TFB can you delete the double post please?!


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    #2035
    Wubble Wubble
    Registered Users Posts: 2,600 ✭✭✭Wubble Wubble


    Dubgal72 wrote: »
    A big chunk of redemption yesterday: 2:29.6 in the 800m heat. This qualified me comfortably for the final. I have to say this again: "THE FINAL"....words cannot describe howover the moon I am. Whatever about the 1500m final by fault, this I feel have earned :)

    We went through 400 in just over 72 I think and at this stage felt really good. Ditto at 300 to go. With 200 to go I made the rookie mistake of wondering when 'they' were going to sweep past instead of gathering myself for the final push. Anyway, tis all a learning curve. My time is the fifth fastest qualifying time overall which is a much-needed confidence boost. Turbo boost in fact!

    Well done, you certainly have earned it! Best of luck in the final, way way ahead of most of us here :)


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    #2036
    denis b
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭denis b


    A: The absolute very best. Your judgement and strength. It got you this far so use it all in The Final.


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    #2037
    annapr
    Registered Users Posts: 3,936 ✭✭✭annapr


    Dubgal72 wrote: »
    TFB can you delete the double post please?!

    So good she posted twice :D. Well worth a double post... fair play to you A, brilliant going, looking forward to hearing about the final now!


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    #2038
    Kennyg71
    Registered Users Posts: 1,921 ✭✭✭Kennyg71


    That's a brilliant result, hard work really paying off, best luck in Final, head down all the way to the line this time :D


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    #2039
    Mulberry
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭Mulberry


    This is really, really good! Your time is only a smidgen behind the leaders - this is fantastic! Go girl!

    SUMMARY Ceres Park
    Pos. Lane Bib Athlete Year Cat. Mark
    1 7I 104 IMMESOETE Lizzy 1970 W45 BEL BELGIUM 2:28.44 Q
    2 4I 1792 BRAUN Simone 1970 W45 GER GERMANY 2:28.66 Q
    3 1I 2702 BAGGIOLINI Emanuela 1972 W45 ITA ITALY 2:29.04 q
    4 5I 676 CARABANTE Maria Jose 1968W45 ESP SPAIN 2:29.55 Q
    5 3I 2673 SMITH Ashling 1972 W45 IRL IRELAND 2:29.60 q
    6 8I 3681 MALMBERG Cecilia 1970 W45 SWE SWEDEN 2:29.80 q
    7 8I 2858 PRUNEA Simona 1970 W45 ITA ITALY 2:29.87 Q
    8 3I 2454 TROST Eva 1968 W45 GER GERMANY 2:29.90 q
    9 6I 1402 CONSTABLE Clare 1971 W45 GBR GREAT BRITAIN & N. IRELAND 2:30.18 q
    10 6I 2685 THORDARDOTTIR Frida Run 1970 W45 ISL ICELAND 2:32.29 q
    11 2I 3547 AKERMAN Linda 1971 W45 SWE SWEDEN 2:33.37 q
    12 5I 2701 BAGGIANI Stefania 1967 W45 ITA ITALY 2:34.58 q
    13 2I 1344 BARR Clare 1968 W45 GBR GREAT BRITAIN & N. IRELAND 2:39.59
    14 7I 301 ANDERSEN Trine B 1968 W45 DEN DENMARK 2:48.34
    15 1I 2358 SCHOENEFELD Eva 1968 W45 GER GERMANY 2:49.83
    16 8E 1579 MILL Lesley 1968 W45 GBR GREAT BRITAIN & N. IRELAND 2:59.86
    17 8E 1620 PATERSON Joanna 1972 W45 GBR GREAT BRITAIN & N. IRELAND 3:18.54
    4I 1711 WELLS Sarah 1969 W45 GBR GREAT BRITAIN & N. IRELAND DNS


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    #2040
    hillsiderunner
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭hillsiderunner


    Wow that's incredible. And here was I waiting for the Worlds in London for excitement.

    Good luck for the final :)


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    #2041
    Younganne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    Best of Luck in the final A. You have earned your right to be there so enjoy every minute of it and congrats on the new PB.


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