tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post7506176592795631738..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: Age Has Its PrivilegesThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-34657737464554368562010-02-04T15:48:38.548+00:002010-02-04T15:48:38.548+00:00Congrats on the award! Nice runCongrats on the award! Nice runHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015544399068863167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-60749334973829422212010-02-02T11:54:26.528+00:002010-02-02T11:54:26.528+00:00Michael, the trophy says 2009 because the race was...Michael, the trophy says 2009 because the race was initially scheduled for 26 Dec 2009 and had to be postponed because of the icy road conditions.<br /><br />Ewen, there is a triathlon rule that states that wetsuits MUST be worn if the water temperature is below a certain threshold. In Ireland the water is never even close to that. Wetsuits are compulsory here.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-31518371286549008142010-02-02T05:38:26.532+00:002010-02-02T05:38:26.532+00:00The first of many Thomas. Annoying thing is, you&#...The first of many Thomas. Annoying thing is, you'll have to buy a trophy cabinet.<br /><br />Are you wearing a wetsuit for the tri, or is that a dumb question?Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-67889209243948775882010-02-02T03:51:13.520+00:002010-02-02T03:51:13.520+00:00Congratulations on the race, and a belated "h...Congratulations on the race, and a belated "happy birthday". I've been reading your posts over the last 3-4 weeks and have been taking inspiration... keep at it, and good luck with the training.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441387101727202416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-78137409008667003722010-02-01T23:46:42.793+00:002010-02-01T23:46:42.793+00:00Cool trophy! Why does it say 2009? You're get...Cool trophy! Why does it say 2009? You're getting faster with age it seems. Happy belated 40th!Love2Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862751632099235794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-2020159720351261872010-02-01T02:01:05.093+00:002010-02-01T02:01:05.093+00:00Good report Thomas. You did well to hang in there ...Good report Thomas. You did well to hang in there throughout and must be pleased to get that 2nd in your age group. I think I was 44 when I got my first age group trophy. I'm sure it's not your last. You're going to get faster and stronger.Samurai Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295160713705142193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-17320061894278754132010-01-31T23:09:28.953+00:002010-01-31T23:09:28.953+00:00Great race Thomas. Welcome to the priveleged class...Great race Thomas. Welcome to the priveleged class. I heard today that registration for Valentia was available at 7 am - two hours before it should have been.Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-69149238953502130682010-01-31T22:08:02.790+00:002010-01-31T22:08:02.790+00:00Hey Thomas, great run. I was the guy in the blue s...Hey Thomas, great run. I was the guy in the blue singlet.John Foleynoreply@blogger.com