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Cork City Marathon 7.6.10
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Reading through the Limerick marathon thread there seems to have been lots of bother with a narrow bridge somewhere
From memory I think Condo or someone else mentioned a small footbridge on the Cork route
Does anyone know if this is the case (maybe I imagined it!) and if so what stage it comes at?
I mean if its shortly after one of the relay changeovers is it likely to cause bottlenecks like what were seen in Limerick?
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3 stars (average)Reading through the Limerick marathon thread there seems to have been lots of bother with a narrow bridge somewhere
From memory I think Condo or someone else mentioned a small footbridge on the Cork route
Does anyone know if this is the case (maybe I imagined it!) and if so what stage it comes at?
I mean if its shortly after one of the relay changeovers is it likely to cause bottlenecks like what were seen in Limerick?
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It's just after the 13 mile mark.
The relay changeover points are at 5.2 miles, 10 miles (?) and 16 miles AFAIK, so they should not impact on the bridge.
Having said that the bridge is quite narrow and long (100m) so overtaking is prob out of the question (as is being overtaken.
Condo might have some more (accurate
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4 stars (good)eliwallach wrote: »It's just after the 13 mile mark.
The relay changeover points are at 5.2 miles, 10 miles (?) and 16 miles AFAIK, so they should not impact on the bridge.
Having said that the bridge is quite narrow and long (100m) so overtaking is prob out of the question (as is being overtaken.
Condo might have some more (accurate) information re the bridge.
Footbridge comes 3 miles after a relay changeover point. The 2 miles prior to the bridge, although flat, would be reasonably tough miles in my opinion as in general, its an exposed location with the prevailing wind being against you, so the relay field will be well strung out.
The bridge is narrow, but is by no means 'single file' so overtaking would certainly be possible if other runners don't insist on running 2-3 abreast over it. Its a steep enough bridge so if you are slowed on the run up it, its no harm really, it might aid you!
Of course once you get to the middle of the bridge you can look forward to a downhill the otherside followed by about 4 flat miles which are sheltered & shaded and predominately have a wind at your back:D. Should settle you in the run up to the wall....0 -
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There is talk of another relay changover point being used to facilitate those who want to do a half&half.
The bridge - just checked this morning, using my Garmin only, and it is approx. 240m long. You will essentially be completely on the flat for 3 miles before it, and again for 4 miles after it.
The bridge is approx. 2m wide and a BHAA 5k goes over it every year (about the 2.25M mark) with about 350 runners, without any problem. It is easily wide enough to cater for two runners side by side and another could pass quickly, provided the other two get tight
About two years ago, some 'gurriers' drove a fiat seisento up onto the middle of the bridge and set it on fire - so if they can get a seisento up there, I don't think you'll have much of a congestion problem.
I promised to do a photo 'turn by turn' job of the course and to post it. But I've been very busy - the animals are uneasy! I've done some work on this - it's a pain in the h*@% doing it, and I still have to take more photos, inc the bridge. I'm doing the Cheetah Run re-measurement tomorrow, so I'll probably go down and take the photos of that section - its only a mile from our calibration course.
I'm going to do the Photo 'turn by turn' piece on a relay leg basis, otherwise it'll be too long (there are lots of turns!) At the mo', I've taken photos of the entire route, except Mile 1 and from 3 to 7 miles. I'll do what I can over the w/e, and add back miles 1 and 3 to 7 later.
BTW, I'm in trouble with my 'C Team - Cancer Survivors' team, we've had two late withdrawals, and are down to 3 runners. If YOU know any fit/half-fit person who might do a leg for us, please PM me.
We *REALLY NEED YOUR HELP* on this one. We've found that 'word of mouth' is the best way of finding people. So if YOU know a Cancer Survivor, who might come on board....please ask them!! This is NOT about running speed...its about Survivorship!!
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This is the Bridge:
Close up:
Last known location of Fiat Seisento (R.I.P. - cremated ) Note burnt off tar:
Downhill on the other side:
Click on Images for larger size. The ESB 5k (BHAA) race goes over this every year, with some 300 runners in each of the last 3 years. No problems, so shouldn't be any major hassles here (touch wood!)0 -
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Entry finally in for the full (after 10 minutes on the phone to the bank sorting out my credit card grr...). Looking forward to it now, just two more proper LSRs to go before the big day. PBs are falling all over the place for me at the moment so hoping for another big one at this race
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Go for it!tomorrow is deadine to sign up
I just did belfast last Monday and feel ok.....
Im a bit tempted don't know what to do...
Cork has a great atmosphere with all of the relay runners in it as well. As long as you're not trying to break any times, take it easy and you'll be fine.
Think of Belfast as a long training run for Cork
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4 stars (good)Deadline for registration extended to tomorrow (Tuesday) due to influx of entries over last few days... http://twitter.com/thecorkmarathon/status/13733690947
I presume this is for the relay entries mostly, I mean like, its a bit late to be deciding 4wks out, ya know what, I'm gonna run a marathon 0 -
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2 stars (poor)tisnotover wrote: »I presume this is for the relay entries mostly, I mean like, its a bit late to be deciding 4wks out, ya know what, I'm gonna run a marathon
I guess some people (like me) hold off until they see how their injuries hold up. I only entered 2 days ago as I was waiting to see how the legs were feeling, not feeling the best but taking the chance 0 -
4 stars (good)trotter_inc wrote: »I guess some people (like me) hold off until they see how their injuries hold up. I only entered 2 days ago as I was waiting to see how the legs were feeling, not feeling the best but taking the chance
Good stuff trotter_inc, mind yourself between this and then, not long to go now ! :eek:0 -
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2 stars (poor)I'd agree with Sosa there, your legs will be tired after the rub and will feel like dead weight. It happened me with a 15 mile run and it was one of the hardest run ive had!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the advice nutzzz and sosa, reckon I'll leave it until next week so, never had one before, not sure I like the sound of possible bruising afterwards 0 -
trotter_inc wrote: »Thanks for the advice nutzzz and sosa, reckon I'll leave it until next week so, never had one before, not sure I like the sound of possible bruising afterwards
If its your first ever rub,he/she will probably have a bit of work to do.
Its not a comfortable experience but it is necessary or you will get injured eventually.
After my first rub i felt like i was after getting 2 new legs ( a few days after )0 -
Hey folks
In the run up to Cork what week would any of ye recommend as being optimal for a massage?
Is it race week, race -1, race -2 ?
And are ye talking about bit brutes of physios, or the nice ladies down at the spa?
(I think I might know the answer to this one)
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Hey folks
In the run up to Cork what week would any of ye recommend as being optimal for a massage?
Is it race week, race -1, race -2 ?
And are ye talking about bit brutes of physios, or the nice ladies down at the spa?(I think I might know the answer to this one)
Thanks
Hey Dusty,i am talking the brutes...all elbows :eek:....hands just dont get it done
As for when to get it done,i would say at least 7 days beforehand,but i know people who go in 2/3 days before and feel fresher on the day,takes me a while0 -
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Found the course elevation profile on the CCM FAQ page if anyones interested:
'this little piggy went wee, wee, wee all the way home from mile 21 onwards' 0 -
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2 stars (poor)tisnotover wrote: »something wrong there though, model farm road is definately not downhill, between miles 21+22 ...
Yeah, looks a little wrong there alright, that section of the run last year was my hardest and I can DEF tell you it wasn't from downhill running!! 0 -
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2 stars (poor)Finally got round to doing the Turn by Turn preview of Relay Leg 5 - from 22 miles to the finish.
I hope to do another few legs over the next few days.
Great help Condo, fair play to you! Educational too 0 -
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3 stars (average)eliwallach wrote: »so it might not be following a linear pattern.
Scrap that.
It certainly seems linear with upwards of 1400 registered for the full.0 -
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3 stars (average)trotter_inc wrote: »Was supposed to do my final 20 miles today, had a niggling pain under my calf during the week and now it's turned in to a REALLY bad pain where I've resulted to limping...timing is not funny
Tough break Trotter.
Rest well over the weekend.
It may be that you have to sacrifice this weekends 20 miler. So be it. As other wiser people have said, it's better to line up for the marathon 10% undertrained than injured.
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2 stars (poor)eliwallach wrote: »Tough break Trotter.
Rest well over the weekend.
It may be that you have to sacrifice this weekends 20 miler. So be it. As other wiser people have said, it's better to line up for the marathon 10% undertrained than injured.
Good luck.
Thanks guys, I just got some advice from a guy who is treating my wife's back injury:
"Rub castor oil in to the leg, wrap it with cling film and apply a hot water bottle to it for an hour."
Too late in the day to get castor oil but will def try this tomorrow, nothing to loose 0 -
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Hmmm...that's a new one on me. Don't burn your leg :eek::eek: easily done with an injury and a HWB!trotter_inc wrote: »Thanks guys, I just got some advice from a guy who is treating my wife's back injury:
"Rub castor oil in to the leg, wrap it with cling film and apply a hot water bottle to it for an hour."
Too late in the day to get castor oil but will def try this tomorrow, nothing to loose
Meantime....use your index finger..find the precise sore spot...then use your thumb to deep massage the spot. Get the blood flowing (and healing). Plenty of RICE (NOT Uncle Ben's!) Rest Ice Compression Elevation. As the others say, forget your 20 miler. If you've the work done, it won't kill you, but doing it on an injury is gonna stop your gallop completely. You might lose a few days, but that's a whole lot better than being out of the event!0 -
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