Third And Final Run

On 10th June 2010 John McCann will set out from Mizen Head (Co. Cork). Running an average of 36 miles per day, he will finish at Malin Head (Co. Donegal) on 20th June having completed 385 miles. All funds raised will go to Local Downs Syndrome Groups throughout Ireland.

John is aged 61 and has completed 90 marathons worldwide. This is his third and final Mizen to Malin Run.

Come Out and Show your Support!

View John's Schedule in Full HERE

Friday, June 11, 2010

Day 2 On the Road

Friday 11th June and another 36 miles completed bringing the total to 72 - well done John!
Weather was in our favour today again and even though it was quite warm the sun did not get out fully so the report from the road was "Good Weather for Running"

Today we passed through Dunmanway, Shanlaragh, Kilmichael, Macroom and Coachford and we are staying the night in Westwood Country House in Tower, near Blarney.

Many thanks to the fundraisers who came out in Macroom and to Gerard Buckley and his staff at The Castle Hotel in Macroom who provided our lunch.

John was joined on the road today by Paul Gray for 15miles - his company certainly helped - thank you!

Alison Nolan and her family were there to meet us this evening. Alison looks after the Downs Syndrome Ireland Cork Branch Website and has kindly added information about John's run to their home page.

After a massage for John from Julie Gilmore the team headed out for a bite to eat with Noel Coleman (DSI Cork Secretary).

Reinforcements have also arrived in Tower this evening in the form of John's two Son-in-Laws. Noel and Shane travelled down from Donegal and Drumquin today. They will be running with John and helping with the organisation between now and Sunday afternoon when we arrive in Limerick.

We have had some trouble with communication of photographs and have been promised them for tomorrow so....... 'Watch This Space!!'
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  1. Alison NolanJune 11, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    Hi John (and your great support crew!) Just wanted to say what a complete privilege, it was to meet you all this evening at the Day Two finish line in Crean's Cross. We were amazed how fresh you looked after the run - it must be the Cork Sunshine!!We wish you well as you all travel Northward We have put up a photo of todays finish on the DSI Cork website! Safe onward journey from Alison, Caoimhin, Darragh, Daniel and Conor

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  2. The ColemansJune 12, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Greeting to John, Brid, Michael, Noel, Shane and Tim, wishing you all the very best for the rest of the journey as you bid adieu to Cork. You are an inspiration John and we thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to fundraise during this fantastic event. Regards to Kathryn also, from Mary, Noel, Emily & Danni

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