Running is not just a hobby but their career. No messing around here, you can put money on them crossing the line before 95% of the other competitors.
James Roitich and Joel Kipsang. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Declan Roughan
Vira Ovcharuk. Credit: INPHO/Presseye/Stephen Hamilton
2. The bloke who insists on cross-dressing
It may look thrown together but they’ve been planning their outfit all year. Generally more concerned with getting papped than making an impact in the race.
Credit: INPHO/Ryan Byrne
Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan
3. The groups
It’s all about strength in numbers for this band of merry joggers. Usually wearing matching t-shirts advertising their charity name.
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Members of the Air Corps. Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan
Credit: INPHO/Donall Farmer
4. The celebrity
Only after they pass you coming around St Stephen’s Green do you realise it’s ‘your man off the radio’.
Second Captains host Eoin McDevitt. Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Rosanna Davidson. Credit: INPHO/Donall Farmer
Ray D’Arcy. Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
5. The lad who has got no running left in him
They’ve given their all and literally can’t go on any further. Call the medics, quick!
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
6. The show-off
Really… There’s no need.
Credit: INPHO/James Crombie
7. The casual walker
Not going anywhere fast but who cares, they’re out to enjoy their Bank Holiday Monday.
Credit: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
8. The fancy dress brigade
They come in all shapes and sizes and add colour and character to the race.
8 types of runners you’ll meet at a marathon
1. The genuine contender
Running is not just a hobby but their career. No messing around here, you can put money on them crossing the line before 95% of the other competitors.
2. The bloke who insists on cross-dressing
It may look thrown together but they’ve been planning their outfit all year. Generally more concerned with getting papped than making an impact in the race.
Credit: INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan
3. The groups
It’s all about strength in numbers for this band of merry joggers. Usually wearing matching t-shirts advertising their charity name.
4. The celebrity
Only after they pass you coming around St Stephen’s Green do you realise it’s ‘your man off the radio’.
5. The lad who has got no running left in him
They’ve given their all and literally can’t go on any further. Call the medics, quick!
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
6. The show-off
Really… There’s no need.
7. The casual walker
Not going anywhere fast but who cares, they’re out to enjoy their Bank Holiday Monday.
8. The fancy dress brigade
They come in all shapes and sizes and add colour and character to the race.
Credit: INPHO/Cathal Noonan
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