Book Review - 'Born to Run'

Been meaning to post up some of the books I have been reading over Christmas (and the perfect weather we'vebeen having for reading).

There are 2 books that I think anyone might enjoy and the first is 'Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen' by Christopher McDougall. About a native people in Mexico that run long distances over rough terrain at consistent pace and practically barefoot, it is also a great story of a legendary race, of some of the greats of Ultra-Running, of a mysterious eccentric.

Most of all, for me, it is an inspirational new way of thinking about running. I absolutely loved the book! Both Niall Kavanagh and Patrick Marshall recommended it to me, and I have since lent my copy to Sinead. If you'd like a read of it after Sinead, just let me know, I'll happily get it to you.

I will send a review of my second book in a couple of days ... anyone read anything interesting?

Caption Competition

The chip removed from Sineads shoulder had begun to form after TT6 'Trish-gate'.

Triathletes are not normal!

Hi everyone, I just had to share this with you all. I was bringing Tiernan out today teaching him how to cycle his bike. Brónagh asked him the following: "Tiernan when you can cycle, are you going to become a triathlete like Mammy and me?"
Tiernan's reply was this: "I don't think so Brónagh. I just want to be a normal person."

What can I say?

She loves you

Hi Patrick, my interpretation of your Christmas present is this:
Catriona loves you and has picked something that she knows you are more than capable of doing but you won't get the finger out and do it yourself. You know what they say? Behind every good man, there is a woman......

Best Christmas present or not. I'll let you decide.

Hi,

Just want to get some advice on this, best present or not. Catriona has gone and entered me for Ironman Wales. What does this mean? Any help in this area would be much appreciated. Roll on 2011. Will need plenty of advice from our Iron men and ladies.

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New Years Walk,

The new year has begun & to start it with something different why not try a walk in the sleive bloom on Monday the 3/01.We will meet at Topaz petrol station on the mountmeillick road at 10 am & at the Topaz petrol station on the Portlaoise road into mountmellick at 10.30.All are welcome & we wil make this a family day out(Children over 10).
DETAILS
Type: Eco Walk Loop
Trailhead: Cadamstown Car Park- 5k from Kinnitty Co Offaly
Distance: 7K
Time : 2-2.5 Hours
Terrain: Mix of laneways, riverbank paths, forestry tracks and minor roads.
Difficulty: Moderate
To Suit: Good level of fitness
Minimum Gear : Sturdy Walking Boots, Rain Wear, Fluids, Mobile Phone.
If you have a flask then bring it & some drinks & snack bars,& dont forget your camera.

http://www.slievebloom.ie/ecowalks/silverriver.html

The walk is one of the new ECO walks & you wil be provided with maps. Any questions or problems give me a buzx. 0879885950

Michael Farrell