Rory MacMillan
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The Breakfast Run, The Berlin Marathon, Studio Babelsberg and Cycling the Berlin Wall
I felt it was time I wrote a new blog. I just can't fit my time in Berlin into a 140 character Twitter update. So I did it! After 23 hard weeks and almost 700 miles of training I ran the 36th Real Berlin Marathon on the 20th September 2009. I have this sheet of paper with a short list of things I would like to achieve in life. I have now scored out the 'Run a Marathon before you are 25', but no I will not say what else is on the list!
So I arrived in Berlin on the Friday. On the plane over there must have been at least 200 other runners with me. There was a really great atmosphere, but I have to say that even this early on I started getting quite nervous. I had been preparing for this event for the last 6 months and only now was it properly starting to sink in and I had been talking to everyone about it endlessly - especially over the last couple of weeks before I left. Suddenly now having set foot on German soil I had to actually go and run it - fuck!
At Schonefeld train station I bought my 7 day AB travel pass - this covers trains, trams, metro and busses in the A and B Area of Berlin) - and guess how much? 26 Euros! Puts SPT to shame. I got off at Alexanderplatz and changed there for the U2 line to Rosa-Luxembourg Platz - the station right next to the OTA Berlin Apartments where I would be staying for the next 5 days. Once I had checked in, I sat with the owner who helped me out with some of my travel plans. I was staying in Mitte which is right in the centre so I knew that most of the places I needed to get to were walking distance, but my main questions related to how I would get to/from the Marathon Start/Finish Line. I then headed out to Berlin Vital Expo to pick up my Race Pack (race number, Championship Chip, T-Shirt, Sponge and Free Pasta). This year they held it at the former Tempelhof Airport with something like 5 hangers full of running gear - some of which is yet to be released. I could have easily spent a fortune here, but I just stuck with the Race Pack and remained focus on what was to come.
On the Saturday before the long 42 kilometre race through Berlin, runners gather traditionally at 9:30 a.m. for the Breakfast Run, to slowly warm up for the big race the following day with a short run. The approx. 6 kilometre warm-up course runs from the Charlottenburg Palace on Spandauer Damm to the Olympic Stadium where we all have breakfast. My initial thoughts were that it would not be such a great idea running any distance at all a day before the Marathon, but once we set off I realised that not only was the pace controlled - it was a nice steady pace also. This was a great opportunity to get a feel for what the big run would be like the next day. Many spectators lined the route to cheer us along and people were singing, doing Mexican Waves and all sorts. Such a great atmosphere especially when running through the tunnel into the Olympic Stadium (where Usain Bolt broke the record just a couple of weeks ago) for the 400m blue track finish before breakfast. Great stuff.
On my way back to the flat I picked up some Muesli and fresh fruit. I decided against having anything too filling to eat that could potentially cause harm on the big day. One of the most important things (along with all the training) is the food you eat on the morning of the marathon. Light cereals work best for me. I stayed in and watched Sunset Boulevard on TV which was dubbed in German. That made it quite interesting! Strange as it may be I kinda got used to it after a while and managed to watch it all the way through - even though I can't understand a word of German! After some late night stretches I went to bed. I expected to be up all night thinking too much/sweating away etc about the day ahead, but I actually managed to sleep just fine despite a late night call which let's just say did NOT go down well.
When my alarm went off at 05:45am on Sunday I was already awake and ready to go. I was up extra early to ensure there was no need0 commentaires 58 jours
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There Will Be Fireworks Promo
The 'There Will Be Fireworks' music video I worked on with Accidental Media has recently been put up on their site. It was shot in Barra back in June on 35mm. Check it out!
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Sigur Ros, Glasgow Carling Academy, November 6th
I've been a big follower of Sigur Ros ever since I heard 'The Nothing Song' at the end of the muchos disappointing film 'Vanilla Sky'. This then resulted in me buying everything under the sun with 'Sigur Ros' written on it. Costing a small fortune I might add, but worth it of course. I have wanted to see them live for years now and they didn't disappoint. The support band For A Minor Reflection were also great. Once they finished their 3 song set, a drunk/probably high girl beside me shouted "Is that it Jonsi? Have Sigur Ros finished?" to which I replied "Em no, thats just the support band. Jonsi will be on in a minute don't you worry!" She probably doesnt even remember it, but soon after Sigur Ros came on stage. I don't think i've ever been in such a mixed audience - old/young/ned/toff and more importantly such a chilled out audience. No shout outs for requests...no mobile phones being constantly held in front of your face for the entire set....even an apology when someone pushed into me. Looking around the audience I couldnt help but notice so many people just smiling. looking up. their eyes closed. Their music just takes you somewhere.....it has such a profound effect on you its so hard to describe in words. For me it just takes me back to the days at SMO and the many road trips to/from Skye. Good memories of course.
They gave us an excellent mix of the favourites from all of their albums to date and a number of their songs from their latest album worked very well live - Gobbledeegook especially where they had the crowd join in. Im still finding confetti everywhere and it will be months im sure before its all gone. There was also a moment during one of their songs where Jonsi managed to hold a note for what must have been a good 40 seconds, but felt like an hour. I was curious to see how they would achieve their iconic sound as a four piece minus Amiina and the Brass Band...which in hindsight resulted in a more intimate, emotionally charged performance. I was impressed by how the band managed to move around the stage to different instruments mid-song. The lighting was very impressive also. They had their signature balloons hanging from the ceiling that were lit differently for each song and I remember in the encore they had small white ghost effects dancing off them when lit red. Fantastic. They also had some camera's hidden secretly on the front of the stage where they would project images of Jonsi playing his guitar with the bow among other things onto the screen on the back wall. I couldnt think of a better song than Popplagið (Untitled
as a send off. So fucking intense.
I will most definitely look to catch the band next time they are in town! Perhaps the Reykjavík gig on Nov 23rd. By car of course...and maybe film the journey this time too - it's to be expected by now, right? Handed over a DVD copy of our yet unfinished 'Long Island' project to their manager John Best as promised. Lets hope that it was actually passed over to the production team and that its not some security guy that now has it playing on his DVD player...the project still isnt quite finished yet, but ill be sure to put it up here in full when it is.
Following soon after the gig, drinks were had of course, out came the Champagne at the Buff....the first two glasses of it were on the floor within seconds - courtesy of some fat chick on E who for some reason felt that, not being able to afford Champagne that buying us Vodka Lemonade's and a horrific/slow motion lap-dance right in our face would be sufficient. Aye maybe for your average joe....or joe the plummer....but not me. Proper Phoenix Nights moment. Followed by a Subway that I dont believe was mine...then Chips and Curry Sauce because....well i have no idea. Lost Angus for an hour aswell and I cant remember why. Woke up this morning hugging the floor, franticly texting Angus soon after asking 1. how the fuck I managed to get home as I couldnt for the1 commentaire 382 jours
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Sunday nights at Victoria's
Commentaire envoyé par CommentorRe-Launching this weekend. 6th Sept
with.. DJ Vance
back in legendary Sunday night residency.
Drinks from 1.50
FREE CD for everyone
guestlist at VICTORIAS.TV
It's gonna be huge! x
ocglasgow.com for electronic guest list every night. Also half price food this week when you say 'oc food rocks' get involved
Commentaire envoyé par CommentorThe Sunday Club
Commentaire envoyé par CommentorSunday nights at Victoria's
DJ Vance
back in legendary Sunday night residency. 6th sept onwards
It's gonna be huge! x
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Commentaire envoyé par CommentorPlus heading out this Sunday then mail us back for questlist plus 1. Only first 50 so be fast
hey rory am in glasgow tomorrow if you want to meet up am there all night would be gr8 to see you m8 and catch up
hey hows things? Facebook is too hard to use lol... so i thought i would stick with bebo!
I am hoping to do loads of lessons and get the driving test past. I am going to do a degree in childcare yey!!! Got into the course so hoping all will go well and i will have a car and be able to drive before it starts 
What you been up to? I am very bored right now trying to pass my driving test, passed the theory so thats one thing out of the way
hallo a ghraidh!
long time no speak!! de tha dol agad fhein? cail as ur?
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Hey Rory MacMillan...
You and Your Friends...
Are Invited To...
DANCE NATION
ALBUM PARTY @ THE TUNNEL
in association with
UNOD's 1st Birthday Party!
Fri 29th May 2009
With Live Performances
from
BANDITO
(ROCKIN' @ THE DISCO)
&
JUMPSTYLERZ
(STUPID MISTAKE)
With Special Guest
JORG SCHMID
DOORS 11PM-3AM
ENTRY £8
I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED
ALL DRINKS £1.50
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And Don't Forget...
TUNNEL SATURDAY'S
Sat 30th May 2009
Room 1: Hip Hop & RnB
DJ Sketch
Room 2: House, Electro & Club Classics
with Brand New Residents
Harri Miller & John Thomson
V.I.P:
DJ Geddes
Drinks:
ALL SOURZ £2
BTLD MILLER £2
VODKA & DRAUGHT MIX £2
Doors Open 11PM-3AM
I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED
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Good Times...
See You There!
Hey There Rory MacMillan
you are cordially invited to the Shedkandi Sundays Launch Party!
After the incredible success of the last one and the constant requests for another
Shedkandi Sundays brings you the Shed Foam Party!
Sunday 7th june
Prepare to get Wet!
Exams are over and its summer so bring your bikini's and shorts.
DJ's Lisa Mafia and derek Ho spinning ibiza anthems and club classics
drinks from 1.50
Entry Only A Fiver
will we see you there??
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Alrighty there Rory, hows tricks? Sorry i haven't been in touch for a while, no excuses lol. what you been up to?
you and your bloody night bus chat... DUH DUH
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yo rory
hay its bin yonks what u up to thees days. I hav just mooved to Edinburgh looking forword to a good old Scotish summer are u going to Tin the park this year.
Hey how are ya..?
What have ya been up to..?
Havent heard of ya in a long time.
Hope everyting is okey with ya!
Halo a bhalaich! Hows things? Looking for you to join www.bebo.com/modghallaibh2010
hey, how are things going with you?
Did you have a good time in lewis?
I am very bored right now and in a bit of pain but nothing physio wont cure i'm sure! If only they weren't so busy!
x x
Hey Rory! I was just having a wee nosey on the old bebo....you have facebook! I just recently became obsessed with the thing! Hope everythings good with you! xxx manda xxxx
Hey Rory MacMillan...
Don't Miss...
This Weekend @ The Tunnel...
UNOD FRIDAY'S
Fri 27th March 2009
WIGAN PIER presents BOUNCE
ALBUM PARTY @ THE TUNNEL
With Special Guests:
DJ Mikey B & MC Finchy
Drinks:
ALL DRINKS £1.50
Doors Open 11PM-3AM
I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED
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TUNNEL SATURDAY'S
Sat 28th March 2009
Room 1: Hip Hop & RnB
DJ Sketch
Room 2: House, Electro & Club Classics
with Brand New Residents
Harri Miller & John Thomson
V.I.P:
DJ Geddes
Drinks:
ALL SOURZ £2
BTLD MILLER £2
VODKA & DRAFT MIX £2
Doors Open 11PM-3AM
I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED
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This Weekend @ The Tunnel...
Hey Rory MacMillan...
DON'T MISS...
UNOD FRIDAY'S @ THE TUNNEL
>>>Fri 20th February<<<
1st 100 PEOPLE GO FREE!!!
ALL SOURZ £1,
BTLD FOSTERS £1
VODKA & DRAFT MIX £1.20
>>>ALL OTHER DRINKS £1.50<<<
DOORS OPEN @ 11PM
TUNNEL SATURDAY'S
>>>Sat 21st February<<<
1st 100 PEOPLE GO FREE!!!
<<<ALL SOURZ £1
VODKA MIX £2
BTLD MILLER £2>>>
DOORS OPEN @ 11PM
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