tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post115679264381462095..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: Twice BittenThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156955496710346012006-08-30T17:31:00.000+01:002006-08-30T17:31:00.000+01:00Nice work on the 12 miler and yes call on those do...Nice work on the 12 miler and yes call on those dogs. I always have that fear of my children being attacked by dogs, among other predators, which is why I do not let them roam around, the children that is, on their own.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156922723551844112006-08-30T08:25:00.000+01:002006-08-30T08:25:00.000+01:00PS - It's Two Cents worth over here as well these ...PS - It's Two Cents worth over here as well these days (That pesky Euro).Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608160362297371280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156922675082863822006-08-30T08:24:00.000+01:002006-08-30T08:24:00.000+01:00Hi Thomas, as you can see I'm back blogging, even ...Hi Thomas, as you can see I'm back blogging, even if my marathon preparations aren't.<BR/><BR/>As others say, this is a must to report to the Garda. Like most runners, I have always been wary of dogs, and whilst never actually having flesh torn like you, I was leapt at once by a Boxer (the canine type) and he grabbed my shorts, ripping them. The worst of this was that it was on a lead. The owners reaction was that I was provoking the dog by running!<BR/><BR/>Apart from that, your running seems to be going great, and fingers crossed you will have a great Dublin. Look forward to meeting you there, although somehow I think you will be finished well before I hit UCD.Liamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608160362297371280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156884628278492802006-08-29T21:50:00.000+01:002006-08-29T21:50:00.000+01:00Sheesh Thomas! That's scary. I think it's time to...Sheesh Thomas! That's scary. I think it's time to call it in too.Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156879990443081062006-08-29T20:33:00.000+01:002006-08-29T20:33:00.000+01:00Unbelievable. I hope you're able to get through t...Unbelievable. I hope you're able to get through to the owners that this is not acceptable. What are these dog owners thinking??Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247706206261725627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156872505419208532006-08-29T18:28:00.000+01:002006-08-29T18:28:00.000+01:00It sounds like those dogs are way out of control! ...It sounds like those dogs are way out of control! I'm surprised its taken this long before somebody has contacted the police.<BR/><BR/>BTW. Thanks for your advice about the 10 mile road race.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140521672043945207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156850030952332172006-08-29T12:13:00.000+01:002006-08-29T12:13:00.000+01:00Ditto what donald said in all respects. It only ta...Ditto what donald said in all respects. It only take a kid or older person to walk by at the wrong time to end up in disaster.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887866077099979177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156822495467954982006-08-29T04:34:00.000+01:002006-08-29T04:34:00.000+01:00it's "tuppence worth" donald. and my tuppence wort...it's "tuppence worth" donald. and my tuppence worth is much of the same - god damn - what kind of psycho, irresponsible dog owners are they? time to call the police for sure. and take a picture of that bite mark. wow, your story has made me really mad on your behalf.<BR/><BR/>awesome running btw!Beaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610790255198089038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-1156800363603595212006-08-28T22:26:00.000+01:002006-08-28T22:26:00.000+01:00Whoa...you were bitten? It's definitely time to t...Whoa...you were bitten? It's definitely time to take action. Talk to the owner, then the police if necessary. What if you were a kid? That bite on your leg would be on your stomach instead.<BR/><BR/>Dog bites are one of my biggest fears when running. I have almost zero tolerance of any approaching dogs. That's just my 2 cents American (whatever that exchanges to in Ireland...)Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.com