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Dublin Marathon 2012 - Mentored Novices Thread

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  • #6152
    FiiFii
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭FiiFii


    Deedee2012 wrote: »
    @ Fifi and Shortiechik we're on page 2 of FIT magazine

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    We're famous:D
    PLEASE tell me it was after I ditched the bright orange poncho I had on whilst waiting to start......


  • #6153
    FiiFii
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭FiiFii


    npresto wrote: »
    You can buy your video here: http://mysports.tv/default.htm but you can play/download a video bought by someone else.

    I just searched till I found one bought by someone else per instructions below.
    • Go to the results section of the DCM Website and search for your results. http://dublinmarathon.ie/results.php
    • Note your FINISH TIME (not chip time)
    • Then do a search again for ALL runners i.e. don't enter any bib number
    • Sort the results by FINISH TIME and go to the page where your result is.
    • Now start clicking the names of other finishers above and below you to find someone who has paid for their video and then you can watch/download the finish video.
    • When you find a video, you have to select one of the finish cameras. The best camera is "Finish - Merrion Square North"

    The problem is that the full list of finishers is a mix of all 3 waves so a runner might have the same finish time as you but actually finished 10 mins before or after you because they started in a wave before or after your wave.
    When you play one of the videos the trick is to look at the correct clock for your wave to determine if you finished around the same time as other finisher in the video.

    I was lucky to find one video but I had to click quite a few to find it. :cool:


    Thanks a mill for this tip - managed to see myself crossing the line:D I completely forgot the advice here about finishing and just have my head down to switch off Garmin so don't think be buying but nice to see

    From the vid of you finishing you def gave it your all to get over the line - fair play!


  • #6154
    blockic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    dechol wrote: »
    Who were the five hour pacers ? Are they from boards too ?

    Yep, according the the marathon thread they were:

    Clareman07
    Belcarra
    Hot to trot

    But the pacers on here can confirm if they ended up doing it on the day...


  • #6155
    Deedee2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 297 ✭✭Deedee2012


    FiiFii wrote: »

    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    We're famous:D
    PLEASE tell me it was after I ditched the bright orange poncho I had on whilst waiting to start......

    Not a poncho in sight


  • #6156
    FiiFii
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭FiiFii


    Deedee2012 wrote: »
    Not a poncho in sight

    Oh thank god.....
    Right, better pick that paper up tonight then so my moment of fame can be saved along with name in paper from Tuesdays finishers list - would framing them on my living room wall be to much perhaps..............;)


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  • #6157
    lrak
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭lrak


    blockic wrote: »

    Yep, according the the marathon thread they were:

    Clareman07
    Belcarra
    Hot to trot

    But the pacers on here can confirm if they ended up doing it on the day...

    A big thank you from me to each, really great job done by all and I think there was one more? Great encouragement and advice on the course, left them at Belfield flyover and never got to officially say thanks at the finish.


  • #6158
    lrak
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭lrak


    Deedee2012 wrote: »
    @ Fifi and Shortiechik we're on page 2 of FIT magazine

    Have said magazine in my hand.... Are you not going to point yourselves out, or leave us all in suspense ?:-)


  • #6159
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    LarMan wrote: »
    One thing I regret is not trying to meet up with the others from boards who were trying to run under 4 hours, even though I was probably running right next to some of you, for the most part I ran the race alone, I got to talk to one other guy for a few minutes and I think it would have helped to have been running with those who had the same goal, I still don't think I would have made sub 4 but I think I would have gotten closer to it if I had had some 'Friends' to run with
    ncmc wrote: »
    I'm the same LarMan, I was running right beside loads of people from this thread and didn't get to meet any of them. Stupidly, I assumed i'd just 'run into them' not literally of course :D but I think in future, i'd try and have a concrete plan in place to meet people.

    Likewise - I'd my username on my number but nobody would have had a chance to see it really, except by accident before the start (which limited it to the queue for the loo!). Killian & NCMC are the only two I'd have had a chance of recognising unaided but there are probably loads of others whose company I'd have appreciated. Thankfully the crowd kept me company the whole way.


  • #6160
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    blockic wrote: »
    Yep, according the the marathon thread they were:

    Clareman07
    Belcarra
    Hot to trot

    But the pacers on here can confirm if they ended up doing it on the day...

    Think Digijem was there too - we spoke briefly at the Expo.


  • #6161
    dechol
    Registered Users Posts: 291 ✭✭dechol


    KillianByrne wrote: »

    Thanks, 5 1/2 stone to date. kind of happy where I am now, maybe a half more to go, but not really 'trying', if it happens it happens. :)
    That's incredible.well done.


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  • #6162
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    dechol wrote: »
    That's incredible.well done.

    +1. Phenomenal transformation.


  • #6163
    blockic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    lrak wrote: »
    Have said magazine in my hand.... Are you not going to point yourselves out, or leave us all in suspense ?:-)

    Don't worry, if they wont, I will! :D


  • #6164
    Mr Slow
    Registered Users Posts: 6,554 ✭✭✭Mr Slow


    Dilbert75 wrote: »
    Think Digijem was there too - we spoke briefly at the Expo.

    She was, her debut into pacing saw her reach the line in 4:59:59, perfect.


  • #6165
    jprender
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭jprender


    Was gonna go for a gentle run tonight but settled for a glass of wine instead.

    The lack of guilt is fantastic. :)


  • #6166
    Walkedit
    Registered Users Posts: 228 ✭✭Walkedit


    FiiFii wrote: »
    Oh thank god.....
    Right, better pick that paper up tonight then so my moment of fame can be saved along with name in paper from Tuesdays finishers list - would framing them on my living room wall be to much perhaps..............;)



    but how did they miss me - I was there too, clearly only including good looking runners! ye look good.

    I can access the soft copy and send you a copy, I can post here if I figure how to reduce size of pic
    That kinda worked! shortie out front right yellow top black sleeve (nose piercing!), Fifi behind in pink top with DeeDee to the left yellow top


  • #6167
    breffni blue
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭breffni blue


    Younganne wrote: »
    Thank you to each and everyone of you too, you made it very easy for me!!! and to all my sidekicks;) thank you too!!

    Well done on monday you were cruising when you passed me around 22/23 mile, you looked like you could've that at pace all day.....(4hr pacer here)


  • #6168
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    breffni blue wrote: »
    Well done on monday you were cruising when you passed me around 22/23 mile, you looked like you could've that at pace all day.....(4hr pacer here)
    Oh thanks a mill. Stayed with you guys till ucd and finished in 3:57:D:D


  • #6169
    breffni blue
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭breffni blue


    docrock wrote: »
    Its nice to know that I was running in elite company for a while:D:DJesus it wasnt knocking a stirr out of them, fair play to them youd know they were serious runners in fairness.


    That's some compliment but were only mere mortals like the other 12,500 runners, in 57 marathons pacing 4hrs in Dublin has probably been my highlight, to anyone who tried to break 4hrs and failed don't worry about it there's always next year, next year you's will have more mileage and experience behind ya's.......btw.....i did my first marathon (dublin 2008) in 4.23 and it took me 20 attempts to break 4hrs..........keep up the trainingfolks:D:D


  • #6170
    RunningKing
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,685 ✭✭✭RunningKing


    npresto wrote: »
    How did you manage to find videos at the other stages?

    Trial and error or did you have a method?

    Trial and error, looked for people with similar 10k times / 13.1 times etc.

    I think between 3 people I got in all videos!


  • #6171
    FiiFii
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭FiiFii


    Walkedit wrote: »
    but how did they miss me - I was there too, clearly only including good looking runners! ye look good.

    I can access the soft copy and send you a copy, I can post here if I figure how to reduce size of pic
    That kinda worked! shortie out front right yellow top black sleeve (nose piercing!), Fifi behind in pink top with DeeDee to the left yellow top

    Thanks for this - still waiting on my copy to arrive! Well at least I look cheery in it, waving to the camera and all (compared to the head down approach at the finish...)
    Can't believe they missed you though...... Go with the the photographer being overawed at your sporty athleticism that he felt he had to shift the camera in our direction...;)


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  • #6172
    rasher_m
    Closed Accounts Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rasher_m


    I got my video so anyone who didnt but were near the 4.15 pacers for the first 20 miles is welcome to my video.


  • #6173
    npresto
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭npresto


    RunningKing wrote: »
    Trial and error, looked for people with similar 10k times / 13.1 times etc.

    I think between 3 people I got in all videos!

    I had another bash at it and managed to get all my videos.

    I've downloaded them, edited them all together with captions before each section of the race and will upload it to YouTube.


  • #6174
    Marthastew
    Registered Users Posts: 1,548 ✭✭✭Marthastew


    Dilbert75 wrote: »
    Jeez why didn't anyone tell us these things before we selected our target times? There's one for the "what would you like to have known list" - where are the good-looking pacers!:p:o

    :D:D

    I'm heading to New York, availing of free wifi on the aircoach and thought I'd pop on here for some inspiration for the marathon... I'm very glad I did:)

    Although I must point out that you were all obviously delusional from glycogen depletion;)

    Congratulations again to you all, I hope you're well on the road to recovery and planning your next race

    My DCM race report ( and although I didn't mention it in there, I thought you were all very cute with super leg definition:))
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056509699&page=41


  • #6175
    Dilbert75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,724 ✭✭✭Dilbert75


    Marthastew wrote: »

    :D:D

    I'm heading to New York, availing of free wifi on the aircoach and thought I'd pop on here for some inspiration for the marathon... I'm very glad I did:)

    Good luck with NY!


  • #6176
    Steroo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Steroo


    npresto wrote: »

    I had another bash at it and managed to get all my videos.

    I've downloaded them, edited them all together with captions before each section of the race and will upload it to YouTube.

    How did you download it? I can't figure it out 💾


  • #6177
    npresto
    Registered Users Posts: 198 ✭✭npresto


    StephenRooney wrote: »
    How did you download it? I can't figure it out 💾

    When the video is playing on the web there is a download button on the right hand side of the video screen.

    When you click this you are presented with a full list of videos to download; one for each camera.


  • #6178
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    Marthastew wrote: »
    :D:D

    I'm heading to New York, availing of free wifi on the aircoach and thought I'd pop on here for some inspiration for the marathon... I'm very glad I did:)

    Although I must point out that you were all obviously delusional from glycogen depletion;)

    Congratulations again to you all, I hope you're well on the road to recovery and planning your next race

    My DCM race report ( and although I didn't mention it in there, I thought you were all very cute with super leg definition:))
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056509699&page=41
    Hope you kick ass in NY Marthastew :D


  • #6179
    Runchick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,042 ✭✭✭Runchick


    Have really enjoyed reading everyone's race reports this week, its so good to share in everyone's sense of achievement, its been a pleasure to share this experience with you all...even if it has been virtually :)

    Anyone else tried a wee run today? I thought I'd try a very easy 2 miles this morning just to see where I'm at. Well now I know...no where near ready to run just yet! My quads screamed at me after a few minutes so I resorted to walk-light jog-walk-light jog for the 2 miles. Everything else felt fine but just the outer quad muscles which had felt like they were on fire by mile 22 on Monday - think its gonna take another while for them to forgive me for what I put them through :eek: So I've gone from a fit marathoner to a shuffling mess in 4 days :rolleyes:

    Many thanks by the way for the instructions for seeing yourself on video - found meself at 13.1 and 20 miles, great tip, cheers :D


  • #6180
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    http://mysports.tv/default2.asp?r=7900&e=DM12M&n=Martin+Donnelly&ct_s1=09:13:22&nt_f=04:19:25&ct_f=13:10:57&ct_s2=10:10:30&ct_s3=11:12:44&ct_s4=12:15:04&k=5mtotaal&ks=109170481&b=720p&l=EN

    Career move, you are crossing the finish line in this video, with LizzyC right beside you, i'm a few yards back in the blue top!!!
    Thanks lads for the tip for finding yourself and thanks to the guy who bought his video and for running most of the way near me!!!


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  • #6181
    shortie_chik
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭shortie_chik


    Walkedit wrote: »
    but how did they miss me - I was there too, clearly only including good looking runners! ye look good.
    I can access the soft copy and send you a copy, I can post here if I figure how to reduce size of pic
    That kinda worked! shortie out front right yellow top black sleeve (nose piercing!), Fifi behind in pink top with DeeDee to the left yellow top
    Walkedit thanks a million for sticking this up! I only saw the message this afternoon, rang my local shops & they've all sent back yesterday's papers already! :(
    It's mostly a pic of FiiFii & DeeDee who had the smarts to wave at the cameras! :cool: Not like me, huffing & puffing along with my hands hidden inside the mitts! :o Next time I'll wave & strike a pose for EVERY camera I see! :D
    Deedee2012 wrote: »
    @ Shortiechik I was delighted to see your report, when there was no sign of it I was worried that something had happened to you after I passed. You didn't look in any trouble when I saw you. You were in your own nice groove. Good running, I'm glad you had a good one.
    Cheers DeeDee! Took me forever to read through all the other reports and then the longest time to actually write my own! Slow & steady in the running, & the writing - no surprise that I'm very often last for stuff! :P


  • #6182
    blockic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    I feel like i'm suffering from post-marathon madness!!Sitting around now for 4 days, feel like i'm losing fitness!...which i know myself is just stupid!Can't wait to go for a 2 mile shuffle! Might have to wait until monday though as a toe nail is not happy with me currently! ouch!


  • #6183
    shortie_chik
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭shortie_chik


    My legs have been in good shape since yesterday, not a twinge anywhere - that day sick in bed obviously did them some good :p - but my stomach isn't quite ready to run yet! I might just be hungry though... :rolleyes:


  • #6184
    FiiFii
    Registered Users Posts: 130 ✭✭FiiFii


    blockic wrote: »
    I feel like i'm suffering from post-marathon madness!!Sitting around now for 4 days, feel like i'm losing fitness!...which i know myself is just stupid!Can't wait to go for a 2 mile shuffle! Might have to wait until monday though as a toe nail is not happy with me currently! ouch!

    I'm the same, dying to get back out for a gentle jog now can raise my leg without pain but nasty blister at the top of a toe has me hobbling... To burst or not to burst, that is the question...

    Keep having visions of the scene in run fat boy run with the blister and it freaked me out mine will go the same way, eugh...


  • #6185
    overpronator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,617 ✭✭✭overpronator


    Legs are slowly getting there, feeling decent today apart from knee/ITB pains that have been a constant for the last few months!

    Im thinking that ill keep my powder dry this weekend but will make a glorious return with a mammoth 3 miler on Tuesday night.


  • #6186
    Younganne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭Younganne


    FiiFii wrote: »
    I'm the same, dying to get back out for a gentle jog now can raise my leg without pain but nasty blister at the top of a toe has me hobbling... To burst or not to burst, that is the question...

    Keep having visions of the scene in run fat boy run with the blister and it freaked me out mine will go the same way, eugh...

    FiiFii, sterile needle and burst it.

    I have 6 toenails raised due to blisters under them and the 2 big toenails are bruised so i'll probaly lose all 8 of them again but i had to burst them all to allow for the nails to rebed..it happens me every year in the marathon:eek::eek::eek:


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  • #6187
    rasher_m
    Closed Accounts Posts: 788 ✭✭✭rasher_m


    Runchick wrote: »

    Anyone else tried a wee run today? I thought I'd try a very easy 2 miles this morning just to see where I'm at. Well now I know...no where near ready to run just yet! My quads screamed at me after a few minutes so I resorted to walk-light jog-walk-light jog for the 2 miles. Everything else felt fine but just the outer quad muscles which had felt like they were on fire by mile 22 on Monday - think its gonna take another while for them to forgive me for what I put them through :eek: So I've gone from a fit marathoner to a shuffling mess in 4 days

    I went out for a five mile walk on wed and thur with the sister. i found that really helped to loosen up the legs


  • #6188
    DOCO12
    Registered Users Posts: 498 ✭✭DOCO12


    Big Congrats everyone :) I have really enjoyed reading all your race reports over the last few days. Fantastic effort by all! Well done ladies on making FIT magazine yer famous now :) Great to put a facesbto the names!
    cheers everyone for the tips on getting free video too, I've re played my finish so many times at this stage.
    For those of you who still have niggles and aches please leave the urge to go for easy few miles until their gone. My legs finally felt normalish today so I went for 3 very slow miles, from the off both tendons were sore and since I've gotten back my left achilles is in agony. Hopefully I haven't done much damage but I will def be resting up for another few days. Feeling some post marathon blues too wish it was this day last week , but the planning for future goals will have to be the focus for now.


  • #6189
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    Younganne wrote: »
    http://mysports.tv/default2.asp?r=7900&e=DM12M&n=Martin+Donnelly&ct_s1=09:13:22&nt_f=04:19:25&ct_f=13:10:57&ct_s2=10:10:30&ct_s3=11:12:44&ct_s4=12:15:04&k=5mtotaal&ks=109170481&b=720p&l=EN

    Career move, you are crossing the finish line in this video, with LizzyC right beside you, i'm a few yards back in the blue top!!!
    Thanks lads for the tip for finding yourself and thanks to the guy who bought his video and for running most of the way near me!!!
    Thanks Younganne :D That's cool. Thanks also to Martin Donnelly!!!


  • #6190
    KillianByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭KillianByrne


    Thats it, I'm over the disappointment and ready to get back in the saddle!

    I've signed up to do the Great Limerick Run (marathon) on May 5th next if anyone would like to join me. Looking to improve on my 4hr30.

    Got a room in Jurys Hotel, beside the start & close to the finish for 2 nights at €108 B&B as well which I thought was good value.


  • #6191
    aoifo
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭aoifo


    Hi all,
    would any1 be able to shed some light on the pain i have in my foot- it only started to hurt on tuesday its really painful to walk on(like a shooting pain) but not sore at all to touch.
    Just wondering if I need to rest it or if I need to go see the doc as really want to get back out jogging
    Thanks


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  • #6192
    blockic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭blockic


    aoifo wrote: »
    Hi all,would any1 be able to shed some light on the pain i have in my foot- it only started to hurt on tuesday its really painful to walk on(like a shooting pain) but not sore at all to touch.Just wondering if I need to rest it or if I need to go see the doc as really want to get back out joggingThanks
    Can't really give medical advise here, i'd say go to a physio rather than a doctor if it's not getting any better after another couple of days


  • #6193
    KillianByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭KillianByrne


    aoifo wrote: »
    Hi all,
    would any1 be able to shed some light on the pain i have in my foot- it only started to hurt on tuesday its really painful to walk on(like a shooting pain) but not sore at all to touch.
    Just wondering if I need to rest it or if I need to go see the doc as really want to get back out jogging
    Thanks

    Any pain after a marathon should be checked out by a physio before getting back out again.


  • #6194
    docrock
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭docrock


    aoifo wrote: »
    Hi all,
    would any1 be able to shed some light on the pain i have in my foot- it only started to hurt on tuesday its really painful to walk on(like a shooting pain) but not sore at all to touch.
    Just wondering if I need to rest it or if I need to go see the doc as really want to get back out jogging
    Thanks

    Strange aoifo but I have the very same thing since Tuesday as well, it wasnt there Monday but sort of appeared sometime Tuesday & hasnt gone away since despite icing it & soaking it in epsom salts for the past few nights.As you say its sore to walk on but not to touch, its just sort of underneath & on the outer side of my foot below my ankle.I foam rolled it there at lunch time & put ice on it but it got worse if anything - I was thinking of going to the hospital for an xray just in case I broke something.


  • #6195
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    Runchick wrote: »

    Anyone else tried a wee run today?
    I did 2 miles this afternoon* Legs felt good but bit tired now so going to have a hot bath later. Would have a cold one but can't face the torture :eek:

    *see my new log for further details :D
    blockic wrote: »
    I feel like i'm suffering from post-marathon madness!!Sitting around now for 4 days, feel like i'm losing fitness!...which i know myself is just stupid!Can't wait to go for a 2 mile shuffle! Might have to wait until monday though as a toe nail is not happy with me currently! ouch!
    Its your punishment for running so fast on Monday :p
    KillianByrne wrote: »
    Thats it, I'm over the disappointment and ready to get back in the saddle!

    I've signed up to do the Great Limerick Run (marathon) on May 5th next if anyone would like to join me. Looking to improve on my 4hr30.

    Got a room in Jurys Hotel, beside the start & close to the finish for 2 nights at €108 B&B as well which I thought was good value.

    Good stuff Killian. I'm undecided between Limerick and Kildare :confused:


  • #6196
    KillianByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭KillianByrne


    career_move wrote: »

    Good stuff Killian. I'm undecided between Limerick and Kildare :confused:

    Did 6m in Limerick & 10k in Kildare this year - really enjoyed Limerick with the crowds and the like - Kildare was a bit bleak and the wind blowing in my face no matter what direction i was facing didn't endear me to the rolling plains of the Curragh!

    Bringing my wife & chisellers to Limerick so making a weekend of it.


  • #6197
    aoifo
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭aoifo


    docrock wrote: »
    Strange aoifo but I have the very same thing since Tuesday as well, it wasnt there Monday but sort of appeared sometime Tuesday & hasnt gone away since despite icing it & soaking it in epsom salts for the past few nights.As you say its sore to walk on but not to touch, its just sort of underneath & on the outer side of my foot below my ankle.I foam rolled it there at lunch time & put ice on it but it got worse if anything - I was thinking of going to the hospital for an xray just in case I broke something.

    Yeah thats exactly the way mine is at the mo- really not sure what to do:confused:


  • #6198
    career_move
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,934 ✭✭✭career_move


    KillianByrne wrote: »
    Did 6m in Limerick & 10k in Kildare this year - really enjoyed Limerick with the crowds and the like - Kildare was a bit bleak and the wind blowing in my face no matter what direction i was facing didn't endear me to the rolling plains of the Curragh!

    Bringing my wife & chisellers to Limerick so making a weekend of it.
    Ya good point. Forgot that its always windy on the Curragh!


  • #6199
    KillianByrne
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭KillianByrne


    NYC Marathon cancelled - sorry for Marthastew who travelled I think.


  • #6200
    digger2d2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,957 ✭✭✭digger2d2


    KillianByrne wrote: »
    NYC Marathon cancelled - sorry for Marthastew who travelled I think.

    Yep, she flew this morning.... As an Ex Trolley Dolly I had advised her to resist the temptation to stand up in-flight and indicate where the emergency exits were ;)Most likely the right decision but gutted for MS on a personal level and this call should really have been made earlier.That said, don't fret too much, a more positive person you'll not meet!!


  • #6201
    Pacing Mule
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,059 ✭✭✭Pacing Mule


    Gutted for everyone involved in NY. Not just the Irish travelling over. Can you imagine how you'd feel if they had cancelled Dublin at such short notice ? :(

    Quick edit to say that cancellation was the right thing to do but that doesn't make it any easier to swallow I imagine.


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