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…who completed the Dublin Marathon on Monday in 3 hours and 59 minutes. Not bad for someone who’d never even run a half marathon before September, struggled with various injury niggles and had laser eye surgery less than a month ago. He’s also raised over two grand for the Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice.
My cousin Rob also completed the race in 3 hours and 48 minutes. But he is over six foot tall and has massive feet, which I’m sure give him an unfair advantage.
Bit embarrassed that I only managed 4 hours and 36 minutes for the London Marathon…but not enough to want to put myself through it again.
Nice one boys.
Filed under: Dublin marathon, running | Tags: Dublin marathon, marathon, running
Three cheers for my little brother, who has suddenly decided to run the Dublin marathon on 27 October. Most people try a 10k or maybe a Half before committing themselves to the big one…not my bruv.
It’s the most enormous undertaking, and I admire anyone who goes for it. Unlike a half marathon, you do need to give up other aspects of your life – namely a social one – in order to complete the distance comfortably. But it’s worth it. I’ve completed two London marathons, and the sense of satisfaction when you cross that finish line is like nothing else I’ve experienced: before or since.
Dan’s also running for a very worthy cause – the Keech Cottage Children’s Hospice, which is based in Luton and cares for terminally ill children in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. He’s looking to raise two grand; so, if you fancy sponsoring him, you can do so here.
