Effort and endurance brings 13,000 over finishing line

AS a symbol of the effort required by the nation to get us through dire economic times, the Dublin City Marathon is a fitting metaphor.

The sprint-like nature of any quick-fix solution is no match for the long-term endeavour and endurance required of those hoping to complete the course of 26 miles and 385 yards.

Admittedly such a profound observation might not have been uppermost in the minds of most of the record entry of more than 13,000 runners who took part in yesterday’s race.