Connemara 2010 (Ultra and half marathons)

What can I say. Dots you are the man!!!! Very impressive, can you give us a definition of pain and stubborness?

Much respect to Dots - a hot day down there, and a tough course to boot. A huge achievement to get around!

And NoelieBoy - sure I didn't see you down there at all. I would've been sure to have said well boy!

Congratulations to 3 club members who took part in the Connemara races today, especially to Dots who finished the Ultra marathon in approx 8hrs 20mins! It was a hot and cruel day to tackle the 39.3miles of Connemara (with reports of temp of 21 degrees!). He completed the 1st 27miles in about 4hrs 30mins but suffered from the heat in the last 12 miles especially since his bag of electrolytes and drinks was not at the designated aid station. However, he persevered to the finish, a task many of us would have found difficult, to successfully complete the longest race any of us has ever done! Well done Dots.

Also congrats to Marc O'Cathasaigh who ran with his brother to finish the half marathon in 1hr 49mins and to Noel Ryan who accompanied his sister on her 1st half marathon to finish in 1hr 56mins.