In my foolish, and probably biased, opinion this is probably the best road race in Ireland. I just love the idea of racing over really long distances, where even for the fittest most experienced runners, making it over the finish line at all is a huge challenge. The combination of such a long race and the beauty of Connemara make this for me at least the best race on the island. I know it's not to everyone's taste but then again I hate 5k's.

I trained hard for this in the early part of this year running 80 and 90 mile weeks through January and February. Unfortunately I was pushing too hard and came a cropper with injury that I still havn't shaken. I can't get the race out of my head though and I'd love to give it another shot next year.

I was lucky enough to be at the finish line in March when Marty Rea and Thomas Maguire stode over the finish line seperated only by a handful of yards. Two brave men. Two great runners.

 I'd love to be back by next March. I have to be back by next March. See you there.