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Title: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on June 15, 2011: Quote
The first ever Gr8 Dundrum Run took place on Saturday 16th October, 2010, Dundrum, Co. Down. The run was organised in association with the National Trust.

This 8.4 mile race took place amidst stunning scenery, some of the best in Northern Ireland. A combination of road, track, beach and boardwalk ensuring that the Gr8 Dundrum Run was unlike any other on the race calendar.

Entries for the 2011 Dundrum run are limited to 300 runners. Don’t be disappointed, enter online now, by visiting the Northern Ireland Athletics website. ( http://db.niathletics.org/ps/event/Gr8DundrumRun )

more info here http://gr8dundrumrun.com/

i've booked my spot already
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on September 16, 2011: only 10 places left on this one
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on September 23, 2011: change of start time for the race, now 11:30am

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This is just to inform you that following last night’s race committee meeting we have made a decision to start the GR8 DUNDRUM RUN earlier than originally billed. The race will now start at 11.30 am and not 1pm. This is to accommodate the huge increase in numbers this year and ensure the safety of all those taking part. Having done a straw poll of a number of entrants all those who were asked favoured an earlier start time. We are informing all those who’ve entered the race by e-mail and the new start time will be publicised in the media in the coming days and weeks.

Carol.
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: whoRya on September 27, 2011: How did ye fare?
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on September 27, 2011: its NEXT month ;D
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: whoRya on September 27, 2011: Oops, must smite myself.
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on September 27, 2011: i'll smite you if you smite me ;) ::) :o
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on October 15, 2011: I did a practice run for this today on the course, managed to run the full 8 miles :o dead chuffed with myself as i haven't run more than 3 miles for over 20 years, even got a blister to prove it ;D struggled the first 3 miles then got into a rhythm and went well until 7 miles and really struggled the last mile, gonna be sore tomorrow :(
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: Are we there yet? on October 15, 2011: Well done! ive tried and failed many times :(
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on October 22, 2011: well i didn't make the run today :( something went twang in my neck while doing some situps last night (and exercise is supposed to be good for you >:( ) so i did some marshalling down at the beach instead and snapped some pics

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1080946Small.jpg)
the sign says it all

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1080959Small.jpg)
this was the leader at this point, Brendan Teer of East Down AC

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1080979Small.jpg)
it was VERY windy, this lads t shirt was near blown off him! i think the runners got a good sandblasting down the beach

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1090061Small.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1090025Small.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1090013Small.jpg)

(http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd496/landyliam/2011/20111022gr8dundrumrun/P1090136Small.jpg)
at least it wasn't raining and we got a bit of a view of donard
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: Are we there yet? on October 23, 2011: Thats tough :( to be injured just the night before as well, double >:(
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on October 23, 2011: i was just getting over the cold as well so i wouldn't have been quite on form, necks better now though, amazing what a night on a 2.5cm thick bed will do for you ;D
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: Are we there yet? on October 24, 2011: Quote from: LandyLiam on October 23, 2011
i was just getting over the cold as well so i wouldn't have been quite on form, necks better now though, amazing what a night on a 2.5cm thick bed will do for you ;D
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I'm not a hippy or anything.. but this really does work!
[color=black]you just have do remember to do it everyday [/color]
(i try but never do) .. the breath is pretty powerful during this practice.. so dont do it at night or you'll not sleep :o
Also dont do it until you cant breath. come back to the 'above prayer reach' (above your head) take a few breaths till you come till you own breath, breathing normal)then bend again,
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=yoga%20exercises%20for%20stomach&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CDgQtwIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzJTI27bXppI&ei=RzGlTqjnJ5Oy8QOCprCABg&usg=AFQjCNFQ_YVyxsGOy1FTZjmy9t9NGm5Fcw&sig2=lfPI9JIGF9X10ZZFT_v2rg
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: Are we there yet? on October 24, 2011: dont know how i did the move text!
Title: Re: GR8 Dundrum Run - sat 22nd oct 2011
Post by: LandyLiam on October 24, 2011: firewash! i can get that with a good curry ::) not sure about this yoga thing, i don't have the patience for it :)