by Julie

My marathon regrets

While overall I am really happy with my marathon experience, I do have some regrets. Two really. This first is that I didn't focus more on core strength. I ignored my own advice on this (http://www.thecrankyblog.com/?p=616) and paid the price. I had an issue over the summer with my glutes and piriformis but I sorted it with stretching and exercises and the help of a physio. I was too complacent on the other core areas ie stomach and back and it came back to bite me on marathon day when my back started acting up.…
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by Julie

I can I will – the Dublin marathon

By public demand (thanks Declan) I have been persuaded to write a race report on my Dublin marathon, held on a beautiful Sunday in the city, 28 October 2018. I was inspired to run this year after standing in Castleknock last year, cheering on the runners. I have been running for a number of years and my furthest distance was a half-marathon, but I never really thought about going any further than that. However the excitement and emotion of that day last year in Castleknock village, where I grew up, really inspired me and I…
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