The Long Drive

Some ideas straight from one of the member of my CREW – Norman Hunter.

‘These are just what I think was relevant to the event. Firstly I had my running gear under my jog pants and hooded, but knowing that you are an excellent solo runner I felt to run with you would have only caused you distraction and irritation. I did however spend a lot of my time focusing on your form to see if the head was dropping your gait getting sloppy. If these things had happened then yes I would have ran with you.They didn’t so you didn’t need my lumbering presence beside you. I won’t comment on your food or drinks, you know your body and what works for you we are all individual in that regard. The event itself was small and intimate which was in my view brilliant. I would have liked to see a sign at the turns in the early stages just to avoid confusion. I know we had maps but it still it would have been nice. You had a travelling aid station which could not be faulted in anyway. The weather I believe required at least an extra 10% effort on participants behalf. The final 3 loops of Clifden I know is now a tradition but one I feel that is unnecessary cruel ( something I mentioned to Ray) it would be better at the start, there is no need to further test people that have completed over 97 miles. Lastly in relation to the event I accept it was a small field but I there should have been a small token to distinguish 2 and 3 if only a mention on the presentation medal. On a personal note it was a pleasure to be a member of your crew and I enjoyed the company I shared that day. To your wife again offer my apologies for constantly forgetting the pronunciation of her name, even though I’m confident I can say it now. As a crew we had some laughs during the event which made it fun and enjoyable. If you decide to try and improve your time next year I’ll happily crew for you again if I’m around.’

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