Dublin Simon Fun Run - Mission Accomplished!

Dear Friends,

This Saturday, the Dublin Simon Fun Run has been a phenomenal success! We had pure sun, great spirit and a lot of fun running down the most beautiful city park in this part of Europe, the Phoenix Park. But you dont have to take my word for it, open your eyes and fill your heart with the Good of this charity run!

The tree-lined path to the start was shady and cool. We couldn't wait to see where the track will take us - which part of the Enchanted Forest we will visit this time?

And here we were! The first glance was already promising. Red hot cars = action!

The participants were having a lot of fun, dressing up to the latest fashion. You know, these kids today... But as they say, when the music is too strange and too loud, you are too old.

So here we were, a couple of brave, yet still running tourists, in our best Saturday gear.

The media were very supportive, they actually sent in their "Road Hog" machine to give up-to-date account of the race on the airwaves. Maaamaaa, look at mee!! (oh dang!)

Just in case anyone would get any funny ideas, the Garda were there to kick their naughty bits.

Here we see some groupies attracted to the blinding light of fame and prestige.

The fair was alive with buzz and excitement. We couldn't wait to get started. Because remember, only the first 3000 runners would get the goodie bags!!! This meant only one thing: be here or be squere! :)

Patricija got chatted up by the Indian Chief. He looked part Viking part biker to me, but who am I to judge? (nisam ja odavde PRESS)

Charity runs have a strong tradition in Ireland, and it was great to see the proud supporters of various causes unfurl their colors.

Patricija gearing up. Polar was already beating to the beat of the drum. Was that the starter's gun?

Local "celebrities" were taking care of the good mood.

We had another 300 m to go to reach the starting line,and the closer we get, the merrier was the mood.

Pegaz in full regalia.

... and the rest of the gang. When do we run?

Check it out - another bird of feather found me! Sorry mate, we're about to start, otherwise a pint or two would be in order!

And so we went. The sun kept its promise and it was easy to forget why we were here... and just sit in the grass and smell the flowers... Like Ferdinand the Bull.

But the race was on. Do not forget, only 3000 goodie bags were in store. 3000! That's not all that many. What if...? Better step on it, mama!

...

And you hunger for the time

Time to heal, desire, time

And your earth moves beneath

Your own dream landscape
...

[U2 - A Sort of Homecoming]

It was easy to run - we had COMPANY!

The native onlookers were staring in disbelief. Why are they running, there is nobody chasing them...!

We had great cheering audience.

More of the stuff the dreams are made of.

Curly, you check for the runners on the left, and I'll cover the right. If you see a cute guy, discreetly wave the tail twice!

The final approach.

Solitary, but never lonely.

And there it was. Our goal, our dream, our goodie bag!

Oh well, it was only 5 miles, let's not get too emotional.

We ran, we won, we accomplished our mission. And with your generous help in sponsoring our run, we have contributed towards helping the homeless people in Dublin!

Thank you so much!