Septimus Septimus is a bit of a machine from the Aidan O'Brien stable in Ireland and has a major chance in the Melbourne Cup - Ireland has won the biggest race in Oz a couple of times already so there's a bit of history. Over here Septimus is about 4/1 favourite for the race - any rain should help his chance as well. Get stuck in!!
I looks like it was a great day Congrats Andrea and Michel from Dee and Conor.
Jon Boy and Seppy - will you two ever cop on and give us a day out?!?!?
And I didn't mention Munster (or Connacht) once
happy birthday Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birrrrrrthday, dear sepi, happy birthday to yoooouuuuuu - how old are you and la breithe shona dhuit - sorry I'm not with you on your birthday (in Spain) hope it was just stupendous. Card willb e in Amsterdam whien you return. love and hope this trip is a little less stressful or exhaustive as the last one
eliz - hi to Jonathon
Holy shit Wow, yes, awesome, you made it, I am so proud of you both, this is the most amazing feat any of my friends has ever done! I am just stunned, this is just awesome....
Thank you both for sharing your thoughts and stories, it has inspired me over the last week or two....
JMC
Love you millions Thinking of you both a lot this week. Just think of all the spuds you will eat when you are finished (Seppy) and all the cheese you will eat (Jonathan)!
Up the spuds and cheese!!
You are in the Drumhowan news this week, so are now both officially celebrities!
Love you loads, and with you (thank god only) in spirit.
Duana
watching every move Hi Seppy and Jonathon, just to let you know that we're watching every move - just brilliant to see you and know that you're fighting fit. Seppy remember, it's dog eat dog - so if you get hungry along the way, there is lots of Jonathon to go around - it could be like the film ALIVE except tropical rather than snow. Love you Eliz
Chasing the dream Awesome stuff, I am very impressed by you both and look forward to the photos of you at the finishing line....You can both do it, so keep the faith and may the force be with you, hoo haa!
almost ready... Hi guys,
You both look fantastic....and I am so proud of ye for all the hard work and effort you have both put into training for this Marathon de Sables. It has been a long road...so now all the work is done.....and I can imagine ye just cant wait to get started (I know what seppy is like when she is tapering before a marathon!!!).
ye are both mentally and physically in top form and I have no doubt ye will conquer this marathon of all marathons!
Will be keeping in touch with ye...lots of love,
andrea
Off to run the Marathon Des Sables (240km) in March 2008.
28 March - Travel to Morocco and into Desert
29 March - Administration day
30 March (Sunday) - Day 1
31 March - Day 2
1 April - Day 3
2&3 April - Long stage
4 April - Marathon stage
5 April - Last day and transfer to hotel
6 April - Prizegiving
7 April - Return to Paris and then to Amsterdam
... full info
Conor
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Septimus
Septimus is a bit of a machine from the Aidan O'Brien stable in Ireland and has a major chance in the Melbourne Cup - Ireland has won the biggest race in Oz a couple of times already so there's a bit of history. Over here Septimus is about 4/1 favourite for the race - any rain should help his chance as well. Get stuck in!!