tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post4111613100344203259..comments2024-02-06T10:16:40.971+00:00Comments on Diary of a Rubbish Marathon Runner: Round And Round In CirclesThomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802380462713592586noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-59248833194848560362012-07-25T11:55:11.291+01:002012-07-25T11:55:11.291+01:00Congratulations Thomas, That was an absolutely ama...Congratulations Thomas, That was an absolutely amazing performance. <br /><br />It really shows how mentally tough you are... or just how mental? <br /><br />I wonder if Jo would be willing to do a 'guest' post on your blog telling a little about how she 'managed' you and explaining the decisions she made for you?Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325523666604497036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-53656075009188642852012-07-18T15:52:58.958+01:002012-07-18T15:52:58.958+01:00Thomas,
You were my pacer for Limerick and Cork s...Thomas,<br /><br />You were my pacer for Limerick and Cork so I just stumbled onto this blog. Fantastic achievement excellently retold, you type as well as you run, inspirational stuff!<br /><br />JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-56822852825946901002012-07-17T12:13:04.813+01:002012-07-17T12:13:04.813+01:00Thomas,
I know I'm a bit late with the congra...Thomas,<br /><br />I know I'm a bit late with the congratulations (holidays) but I am in awe of that performance. It is one thing to plan it but the execution is another thing altogether. <br /><br />Well done and take some time to recover and to reflect in what you've achieved.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739196746383254321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-21899057888133685982012-07-16T17:22:37.086+01:002012-07-16T17:22:37.086+01:00a truly inspirational story - you keep pushing the...a truly inspirational story - you keep pushing the boundaries and reaching new levels but this has to be your finest moment. 126 miles and 2nd place is just off-the-scale. many, many congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-83331659534261198362012-07-15T01:34:40.554+01:002012-07-15T01:34:40.554+01:00Great report. In a long line of achievements for y...Great report. In a long line of achievements for you, this one may be the most remarkable - a hearty congratulations. Nice of Jo to provide the support. The ability to overcome the "massive low" in the race is a lesson we should all keep in mind.Trevorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18042996265425885675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-12470805099483135642012-07-13T18:46:09.987+01:002012-07-13T18:46:09.987+01:00Amazing performance! I've been thinking of do...Amazing performance! I've been thinking of doing one of the local ultras, a 12 hour race around a 1.3K loop. That sounded monotonous enough until you talk of 500 laps around a track! By the way, salted potatoes are provided during the Comrades Marathon - they definitely helped me along the way...BrianFlashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091962454875656306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-13452024395595436202012-07-13T14:15:40.815+01:002012-07-13T14:15:40.815+01:00Thomas, this is a wonderful report. Like a very go...Thomas, this is a wonderful report. Like a very good book. <br />Your accomplishment is outstanding. <br />Thank you very much for sharing it with us. I look forward for your next great challenge. Thanks. AC46https://www.blogger.com/profile/15674548461521326927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-20871327864155711492012-07-13T11:47:52.929+01:002012-07-13T11:47:52.929+01:00Actually.....is this your first time finishing top...Actually.....is this your first time finishing top 3 in a race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-79822304695485000112012-07-13T11:46:10.578+01:002012-07-13T11:46:10.578+01:00Made me exhausted just reading it! I'm also am...Made me exhausted just reading it! I'm also amazed that you were able to remember all those details without everything blurring together. Congratulations.TokyoRacerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10293712044402763377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-38746852592976498142012-07-13T11:27:03.082+01:002012-07-13T11:27:03.082+01:00Congrats on your retirement Thomas!Congrats on your retirement Thomas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-7727035839563535762012-07-13T11:10:59.401+01:002012-07-13T11:10:59.401+01:00I enjoyed reading that Thomas. Love the Bruce Ford...I enjoyed reading that Thomas. Love the Bruce Fordyce quote although I hardly think you qualify there. You're more like Martin Fryer who brings his scientific mind to bear on the problem of executing a successful ultra race. Well done again, and a huge congrats to your crew. Enjoy the beers ;-)Ewenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093209634556111656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-13353876980272519012012-07-13T10:52:16.216+01:002012-07-13T10:52:16.216+01:00Hi Thomas,
Well done again on a GREAT race!! You s...Hi Thomas,<br />Well done again on a GREAT race!! You seemed to be going very well throughout. Hope you are recovering quickly. I am still wrecked! <br />IveaghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-36535130273665465662012-07-13T08:13:27.719+01:002012-07-13T08:13:27.719+01:00Inspiring and superb result Thomas. I'm sure m...Inspiring and superb result Thomas. I'm sure mystery coach (i know him) would be proud :)Richard Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714527298987145965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-30970476715196676152012-07-13T06:25:08.083+01:002012-07-13T06:25:08.083+01:00Very well done my freind ...actually you are amazi...Very well done my freind ...actually you are amazing!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533299164067264260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-77959449313054255532012-07-13T02:22:50.897+01:002012-07-13T02:22:50.897+01:00Awesome performance! Your running just keeps getti...Awesome performance! Your running just keeps getting better and better.<br /><br />I LOL-ed when I saw your training widget saying "last run....126 miles" !!! Hilarious. Take a<br />screen shot of that for the scrapbook!<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to do a good report...very fun to read and a lot less painful<br />than having to actually run 24 hours.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752798450146454511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-30625676509703333982012-07-12T23:19:59.944+01:002012-07-12T23:19:59.944+01:00A real inspiration. Such strength. Be very proud!A real inspiration. Such strength. Be very proud!Louise Lemonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-50867944797005725092012-07-12T21:59:52.997+01:002012-07-12T21:59:52.997+01:00Fantastic report of a great race. Enjoy your great...Fantastic report of a great race. Enjoy your great big telly - maybe see you on the road again when you get bored!Darren Moannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-37785425159554019692012-07-12T21:53:14.728+01:002012-07-12T21:53:14.728+01:00Great report Thomas, it's amazing that you wer...Great report Thomas, it's amazing that you were able to remember all of the details despite you going through all of the ups and downs during the race. Well done in the race, a great achievement.Eddie B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-82979414709671096102012-07-12T20:31:16.553+01:002012-07-12T20:31:16.553+01:00Congratulations and well done, Thomas! Whoo-hoo!Congratulations and well done, Thomas! Whoo-hoo!Backofpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779487553272296752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-24240734924493639602012-07-12T20:19:12.702+01:002012-07-12T20:19:12.702+01:00Well done Thomas. Excellent race & startegy. F...Well done Thomas. Excellent race & startegy. Fascinating reading the report on how you felt throughout the day. Really does come across as incredibly difficult and painful. Well done again.<br />Brendanbrendanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505847421470556000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-88541429082200375342012-07-12T20:04:26.292+01:002012-07-12T20:04:26.292+01:00Put simply, magnificent!Put simply, magnificent!Mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509458589253049879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-47397564710909558212012-07-12T19:27:08.323+01:002012-07-12T19:27:08.323+01:00Hi Thomas,
Thank you for the kind words and well ...Hi Thomas, <br />Thank you for the kind words and well done on a very well executed and disciplined race.<br /><br />JohnJohn O'Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425717319361622234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-64490132617260611252012-07-12T19:18:42.142+01:002012-07-12T19:18:42.142+01:00i was looking forward to reading the report and it...i was looking forward to reading the report and it was well worth it. two questions tom 1) how did they measure the distance you covered- timing mats or just the old fashioned judge/pen/paper 2) how do you plan to recover? obviously you will rest but anything else. hope the workcrowd congratulated u<br /><br />again well done.<br /><br />having joanne feron in your corner was a masterstoke some of tips on food intake, painkillers etc and the palcing of safety pins etc were a masterstrokecathalhistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04722281301610566026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-70791522914957809392012-07-12T19:10:37.073+01:002012-07-12T19:10:37.073+01:00Congratulations Thomas. A truly superb performance...Congratulations Thomas. A truly superb performance.<br /><br />I've not done a track 24hrs but I have done some races that took over 24hrs and I identified with lots of what you wrote. <br /><br />I've always felt that running ultras is more to do with the mind than the body. Obviously you need to train and be in good shape but it the end it all depends on how much you really want it and you showed that you did.John Kynastonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16436853872576303518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13273897.post-55685158908645005162012-07-12T18:38:51.043+01:002012-07-12T18:38:51.043+01:00Stupendous achievement Thomas. This was a treat to...Stupendous achievement Thomas. This was a treat to read and I'm incredibly impressed.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573945547139938065noreply@blogger.com