September

Huge well done to all of the Fit4life members that participated in the Dublin Half Marathon, another great presence from the fit4life gang and again on a not so easy course and some of you came through the finish in great times. Lavinia Kirwin never ceases to amaze us now with her times of late, crossing the line in her first ever half marathon distance in a time of 2:27:00 she is proving to be an inspiration J Barry Jennings came home in a very impressive 1:50:36, following just behind him was Pat Nolan 1:55:40, and Andrew Maguire 1:59:00 and again brilliant times. Emily Malcolm 2:06:00, Linda Byrne 2:17:00, Sinead Clancy 2:36:00, Nigel Elliot, well done!

Also to say a huge well done to Nicola Dowdall who took part in the Docklands 20 mile race and finished in a very impressive time of 2:46:20 J

October

Now to the Dublin City Marathon, overall we had 8 members of the fit4life group take part this year which is almost double the amount of last year. I know how hard you all worked over the past 6 months or so and your dedication was unrelenting. The doubts that crossed minds, niggling injuries, colds, family and work commitments and yet you still managed the training and went out on the day and gave it your all. Weather conditions were not too bad either on the day, nice and sunny. Some of you breaking the 4 hour barrier on your first marathon and some of you on your 3^rd and all of you getting PB’s!!! So what can I say to you all other than you are a fantastic bunch and you done yourselves proud and represented the fit4life section here in Donore Harriers in your true resilient style. So again a huge well done to Nicola Dowdall, Elaine Verdon, Laura Murray, Emily Malcolm, Sandra Telford, Andrew Maguire, Ivan Brown and Eimear J

Also a huge well done to our Deirdre Healy who participated in the NY Marathon and crossed the line in a superb time of 4:21:00

Best of luck to you all in any forthcoming races you have in mind Fit4lifers.

We can’t all be heroes because someone has to sit on the curb and clap as they go by.”