by Julie

I can I will – the Dublin marathon

By public demand (thanks Declan) I have been persuaded to write a race report on my Dublin marathon, held on a beautiful Sunday in the city, 28 October 2018. I was inspired to run this year after standing in Castleknock last year, cheering on the runners. I have been running for a number of years and my furthest distance was a half-marathon, but I never really thought about going any further than that. However the excitement and emotion of that day last year in Castleknock village, where I grew up, really inspired me and I…
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by Julie

Why I write

As a returned traveller, right now I write to help myself remember. To remember the places I have been and the experiences I have had. To secure them in my mind and heart so I will never forget.  I have lots of photos, but someone I met along the way told me that the best memories are in your head and in your heart.   I write because I want to consider and reflect on the things I have learnt, fascinating things about other cultures and peoples, their history, and how they live. I write…
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