Running

[Turf]

I see the organisers of the Dublin Marathon have announced a brand new half marathon race for next March.
Looks like it will be all on the North side starting on O'Connell Street and heading out towards Raheny before coming back in via Clontarf.
Nice to see a Half that won't be in the Park, would expect a big demand for this.

[Milltown Row2]

First run of the year, planned to head out sooner but weather being as it was I never bothered.

Birthday just after new year, wife bought me lovely pair of Brooks

Daughters thought it be good craic to enter me into the Belfast marathon for a birthday gift!

So gotta get the miles up, wasn't interested in doing another, but youngest entered too, so obliged now!

Oh and the run was shite! Too much chocolate, roast dinners, wine, beer and lounging about!

[trueblue1234]

Does anyone have any recommendations or even know if it's possible to get wireless (Or wrap around) headphones that can pick up FM radio. I had a small mp3 player that worked with wired headphones but signal/ connection was average at best. Not even sure if it's possible or if the wired connection is needed as an antenna. I was searching and loads of options but none I can see with a tuner.
Would prefer to leave phone at home rather than downloading an app and connecting via Bluetooth.

[Milltown Row2]

Finally a run were I wasn't cursing the whole way through it...

Pace is so slow to where I've been before but happy with not having the dread feeling leaving the house..

Also I've noticed running with a belly is not recommended

[imtommygunn]

Trueblue you can get them on Amazon but a lot of them look quite clunky for running.

Running not much fun when you're unfit and takes a lot of patience to keep at it but worth it if you do...

[laoislad]

Fair play to JimStynes from this parish for running the London Marathon yesterday and the massive amount of money he raised for his charity.
Think he ran New York in November also.
Some man fair play.

[JimStynes]

Fair play to JimStynes from this parish for running the London Marathon yesterday and the massive amount of money he raised for his charity.
Think he ran New York in November also.
Some man fair play.

Good man Laoislad! Running is being kind! It was more of a run then a shuffle, then a walk/run. Was suffering in the heat from mile 8 big time. 18 mile slog after that and one of the hardest things I have ever done. 2 majors done and Chicago to do in October. More importantly I have raised over £18k for TinyLife. A charity close to my heart.

[imtommygunn]

Good man JimStynes. I know a few who did it and said the same about the heat. That's some amount of money - fair play to you.

[Milltown Row2]

Good man JimStynes, that's a great wee cause to be running for also, and certainly a great motivator when the chips are down halfway through the race lol! Watched the race yesterday and the heat was adding on extra minutes by the mile!

Was 'Frank' running with you lol?

[Turf]

Fair play to JimStynes from this parish for running the London Marathon yesterday and the massive amount of money he raised for his charity.
Think he ran New York in November also.
Some man fair play.

Good man Laoislad! Running is being kind! It was more of a run then a shuffle, then a walk/run. Was suffering in the heat from mile 8 big time. 18 mile slog after that and one of the hardest things I have ever done. 2 majors done and Chicago to do in October. More importantly I have raised over £18k for TinyLife. A charity close to my heart.

Wow epic.
Will you do all 6 or 7 as it is now?

[JimStynes]

Fair play to JimStynes from this parish for running the London Marathon yesterday and the massive amount of money he raised for his charity.
Think he ran New York in November also.
Some man fair play.

Good man Laoislad! Running is being kind! It was more of a run then a shuffle, then a walk/run. Was suffering in the heat from mile 8 big time. 18 mile slog after that and one of the hardest things I have ever done. 2 majors done and Chicago to do in October. More importantly I have raised over £18k for TinyLife. A charity close to my heart.

Wow epic.
Will you do all 6 or 7 as it is now?

I will have to see! Boston and Tokyo very expensive and hard to get into! And I am very slow so I won't be qualifying for these majors any time soon lol!
New York was one of the best days of my life. If anyone ever gets the chance to do it then don't hesitate and just sign up! Hoping to be in a lot better shape for Chicago!

[Tony Baloney]

Good man Jim. A great charity and a super fundraising effort.

I see Jamie Carragher's wife is on to complete all majors this year. Some achievement but I'm sure Jamie will acknowledge you need deep pockets to do all that in one year!