by Julie

Dublin City half marathon

It’s a few weeks ago now but the inaugural Dublin City half was a great occasion. Beautiful day, great route, starting in O’Connell St and coming around by the coast back into town, we got to see some different parts of the city. And the support was fantastic - there were people all along the route, with some great signs! It was brilliant, and such a boost. I was running with my friend and consequently I actually ran most of the way around! We walked through the drinks stations and that was about it. If…
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by Julie

Finishing the race

Almost a week later, my legs are just about getting back to normal so it’s probably time to document my second Dublin marathon. In some ways there is not much to say: I finished, 13 minutes quicker than last year; it was a glorious autumn day, perfect running conditions; I had a great time; I walked like a zombie after it. My knee was fine in the end - it was my back that knackered me, but it was a familiar pain I could cope with. For the record my time was 5.20.18.  However we…
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by Julie

Myself, only faster

Tonight was 10 degrees, felt like 8, and nice and dry so I got out the door before I talked myself out of it. I went a different route which always helps and it was nicely leaf-free. I was probably a bit over-dressed for the temperatures but it didn't slow me down. I am kind of amazed at the times I am running at these days - less than a 10 minute mile for me without particular effort is not usual. Why couldn't I have done that in the marathon?? 
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by Julie

Tomato- face weather

Not much to say tonight, am really tired but did 3 nice miles in the dark. Was 11 degrees, felt like 9, so was a bit tomato-faced after it, but who cares. Need to get out when the going is good.
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