As if to motivate runners for the Longford marathon and half marathon Tony Mangan was breaking the world record in the registration hall for the longest run on a threadmill in 48 hours. He covered 251 miles and then went on to run in the marathon.
Runners where to need of this motivation as the half marathon course was changed from last year and although it can’t be described as hilly it certainly wasn’t flat with the men’s winning time 3 minutes slower then last year. We where treated to a nice cooling shower (or downpour) for the first couple of miles and then the sun came out for most of the race but there where plenty of water stations and locals giving out water along the route.
Although it was a challenging course Lucy D’Arcy came home in first place with a 20 second lead to claim her first Longford half marathon win, Mary Finn also claimed the 6th place prize with Orla Jordan a top ten finisher.
19 – 2641 – 01:21:08 – Michael Cunningham
1 – 2326 – 01:23:14 – Lucy D’Arcy
6 – 2580 – 01:30:23 – Mary Finn
10 – 2214 – 01:35:29 – Orla Jordan
144 – 2353 – 01:39:30 – Eoin O’Brien
30 – 2380 – 01:43:52 – Anne Jordan
186 – 2553 – 01:44:56 – Ray Carpenter
37 – 2198 – 01:45:00 – Louise Bruton
Thanks to Michael for the report. If people have any photo’s please forward them on.
