Goblins in Dublin

Two years ago today I was in Galway, Ireland with fellow running buddies Bill, Salome and John celebrating our successful Dublin Marathon run the weekend before and Halloween. We were in Ireland to run the marathon and tour Ireland with Marathon Tours. My God, the Irish sure know how to celebrate the ghoulish event...we, and our newly made running buddies, sure had to work hard to keep pace. We probably spent more energy doing that than running the damn marathon! However, the free-flowing Guinness and occasional shot helped replenish lost calories. The trip to Ireland ranks in my top three marathon-touring experiences...one worthy of repeating. Check out the photos I posted as a slide show...having a Guinness while you watch it will enhance the experience! Cheers!

Alanis Morissette Kicks Butt

This was posted on MarathonGuide.com. I'm a HUGE Alanis Morissette fan!!

Yes, even before this weekend we loved Alanis Morissette. But now we just can't stop saying enough about this superstar who completed her first marathon and wants to use it to inspire others. Morissette completed the Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon in 4:17:08, raising money for the National Eating Disorders Association. Before the marathon, Morissette wrote this on her website about her training: "it's been a gift to use my body for something bigger than the ego-me... to offer the training and the run itself up to all people on this planet who have had a fraught relationship with themselves, their bodies, their souls, their emotions, their place in this funny world, their food, their relationships...." After the marathon she wrote this: "wow! that experience was truly beautiful and electric and traumatic and exciting and horrifying and surreal and moving and unforgettable..." We are truly inspired by Morissette's songwriting/singing - and now by her spirit as a marathoner. Read more and then donate! at Morissette's website: Alanis Morissette's Website

Not much to add...her after-race feelings says it all. Train hard...run far!