The start of the month was a sad affair. Drove my every reliable 99 Ford Focus to Corofin Dismantlers where it had a short retirement before finally been placed in a crusher. IT just needed too much minor work to get it through the NCT so after Nine years in which it never let me down it was time to say goodbye. In selecting the dismantlers I choose one that would allow me to run home and get a long run of 14 miles in. Two dismantlers fitted that bill, but storm Imogen was brewing so I chose the one where she would assist me on the way home. Well after two weeks of searching I finally got my new Trustee stead. While it is not an ever reliable ford it does have the same engine as the new Ford Focus and C-Maxa 06 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI. If my new stead gives me half of what I got from its predecessor then I will be more than happy.
4 in a Row
That is what lies ahead. Four weekends, and four more marathons to get me closer to my 50th Marathon. So on tomorrow morning it begins as I travel to Killeigh Co Offaly for four loops of a tough enough course. Judging by the promised whether, swimming goggles will be required. Going to take this very easy as I never have done Four on the bounce. I have previously done Three so I have no doubt if I mind the body I should manage to complete the task in hand. The plan is Marathon Day in Ballina on the 26th, followed by either Saturday or Sunday in UL culminating in a pacing gig in Tralee on the 12th of March.
