Cork City Marathon 6/6/2011

Zuppy

4 stars (good)

Bikes are banned and I have in previous years seen Gardai stopping people. But then how are you going to get them all to cycle responsiblely when half the cyclist I see on the street don't even wear helmets.

2 Wheels Good

4 stars (good)

Did it as my 1st marathon yesterday, 4'21" nothing special but considering my training wasn't quite what it could be I'm happy with that. I was disappointed though to see the 4 hour balloons with their followers slowly disappearing into the distance but thought better of trying to hang on.

Great day out, think the relay adds to it as it was nice to see familiar faces every few miles. We'd a lot of teams in from work so a big thumbs up to it, it got a lot of people out who wouldn't normally do a race.

Nice to see the crowds out, especially the people giving out oranges and haribo down near the Lough, nice gesture.

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

ZuppyLurk wrote: »

Bikes are banned and I have in previous years seen Gardai stopping people. But then how are you going to get them all to cycle responsiblely when half the cyclist I see on the street don't even wear helmets.

not to drag this entire thread off topic but helmets are not a requirement by law so your comment is somewhat meaningless.

In fact a helmet would likely do more good and save more lives each year if motorists wore them when driving.

rich1982

3 stars (average)

rich1982 wrote: »

Good call on the Toenails. I forgot to do it on a long run a few weeks ago and my big Toenail turned nasty. Had to have it pulled off by the doctor this morning. On antibiotics now for that and a chest infection. Getting physio on my knee as it went from under me on mile 20 of my 20 mile run before the taper and painful to run any distance since. Just going to rest up and hope for the best.

Pretty crap preparation for my first marathon. All for a good cause though, so I'll be walking/crawling to the finish if it comes to it...

Managed to limp around in a very painful 4:22:59. Decided to wear a camelbak with lucozade sport at the last minute as I was sure I'd be on the course 7 or 8 hours hobbling. Also bought an IT band strap through devine inspiration the day before even though the physio ruled out ITBS. He must have been wrong though cause when the pain kicked in after mile 2 it was up towards my hip more than my knee.

I knew stopping would be a bad idea, but had to pee in the bushes around the Blackrock walkway - the antibiotics, neurofen, banana, jelly beans and lucozade were playing havok on my stomach and at the risk of being crude, it was a choice of relieve pressure through the front door or risk it coming out the back :-) When I started running again my knee was in excruciating pain for the next 2 miles until I got a rythem going and the pain shifted further up the leg again.

I was thrilled as I started to pass out a good few marathoners from 20 miles on even with all the odds against me. I tried to sprint for the finish but as soon as I changed pace the hamstring locked so you may have seen me squeezing my shorts as I hobbled over the line :-)

Thrilled on Monday evening that I finished under the circumstances, wouldn't have shown up on the day only for the funds raised. Since Tuesday morning though I can't help wondering how fast I could run a marathon if I wasn't injured and sick. This was my first race since primary school sports day so I'm not a runner, but I'm already tempted to have another go...

PS: The Half Marathoners gave fantastic encouragement as they passed by in the last 2 or 3 miles so huge thanks, it was a big help!!!

Woddle

3 stars (average)

Are the chip times up anywhere yet?

sixpack's little hat

3 stars (average)

Woddle wrote: »

Are the chip times up anywhere yet?

Only seems to be chiptimes up for the full, not the half or relay.


Marathon provisional results (PDF) http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Marathon%20provisional%20results.pdf

Half Marathon provisional results (PDF) http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Half%20Marathon%20provisional%20results.pdf

Team Relay provisional results (PDF)http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Relay%20provisional%20results.pdf

Rebelrunner

4 stars (good)

sixpack's little hat wrote: »

Only seems to be chiptimes up for the full, not the half or relay.


Marathon provisional results (PDF) http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Marathon%20provisional%20results.pdf

Half Marathon provisional results (PDF) http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Half%20Marathon%20provisional%20results.pdf

Team Relay provisional results (PDF)http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/media/Relay%20provisional%20results.pdf

Don't think they'll have chip times for the relay as its the last runner that has the chip so its gun to chip time.
Not sure about the half marathon. Was there a mat at the start of half marathon in mahon. If there was then there should be a chip time...

justmark

out of all the photos of the Marathon there doesn't seem to be any photos taken of section B. I ran this section, and I can't find any photos in any of the websites between Silversprings and Mahon:(

rom

3 stars (average)

justmark wrote: »

out of all the photos of the Marathon there doesn't seem to be any photos taken of section B. I ran this section, and I can't find any photos in any of the websites between Silversprings and Mahon:(

Don't feel so bad. I ran the 1/2 and am yet to find a single photo of myself

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

Have found one photo of myself so far, was really hoping on a finish line shot but no luck so far. Oh well

elnino23

3 stars (average)

Cabaal wrote: »

Have found one photo of myself so far, was really hoping on a finish line shot but no luck so far. Oh well

There was a photographer at the finish and i heard the ccm official website is going to have photos up searchable by bib numbers soon
plus i think they might have videos of the finish

I reckon they might take awhile to sort all of them tho, thats a ot of pics!

vivario

4 stars (good)

Send me your numbers lads in PM. I will check my pictures , maybe that help.

elnino23

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

Send me your numbers lads in PM. I will check my pictures , maybe that help.

288 would love a finish shot if i dont look too in pain
thanks

vivario

4 stars (good)

elnino23 wrote: »

288 would love a finish shot if i dont look too in pain
thanks

I hope you can find more on www.newphotostyle.com

elnino23

3 stars (average)

wow that was quick thanks man

sideswipe

3 stars (average)

Just back online now after the big day, I found the whole event very well run. Finished 3:36 which is a new pb so happy with that considering I didn't follow a training plan as such. Found myself in front of the 3:30 pacers by mistake as I was late getting to the start and just jumped the barriers after running from city hall! As a spur of the moment thing I decided to let them pass but stay with them for the first few miles as I felt good (possibly spurred on by adrenaline and excitement after nearly missing the start) Copped on to myself after about 4 miles that it was a bad idea to go with the sub 3:30 as I had run all my long runs with a sub 3:40 time in mind. slowed down 20 seconds per mile or so to planed pace and the race passed by without too much stress, and was actually regretting not going for the 3:30 but think the right decision was made. Really looking forward to going for the 3:2x with a proper training plan under my belt now.

Thanks to all who gave advise and tips on the run up to the race on this thread and indeed forum- a great source of info as usual.

sideswipe

3 stars (average)

Haven't come across any photos either. Vivario, could you check yours for 981? Cheers.

Some vid clips up HERE now

Woddle

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

I hope you can find more on www.newphotostyle.com

Nice pics
going to have a scan now for 3165.

vivario

4 stars (good)

sideswipe wrote: »

Haven't come across any photos either. Vivario, could you check yours for 981? Cheers.

Some vid clips up HERE now

Here you Go! Click...

vivario

4 stars (good)

Woddle wrote: »

Nice pics
going to have a scan now for 3165.

Sorry my friend. This man was so happy. (at front of you)

PaulieYifter

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

Send me your numbers lads in PM. I will check my pictures , maybe that help.

Looking for 613 - Have now viewed approx. 4000 photos and found 1.

Still buzzing after the race and won't let it go!

Woddle

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

Sorry my friend. This man was so happy. (at front of you)

Thanks anyway

colblimp

Itziger wrote: »

That's fantastic pacing, many runners in the group with him??

I was stewarding at the first relay change-over at Silversprings (the guy with the megaphone ) and there must have been 50 runners with Mick there. I spoke to him afterwards and he said a lot dropped off but he sent a lot on ahead of him, too. 2:59:40 is an awesome piece of running - well done Mick!

sideswipe

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

Here you Go! Click...

Thanks for that, but a 'CGI Error' message comes up when I click the link.

rom

3 stars (average)

sideswipe wrote: »

Thanks for that, but a 'CGI Error' message comes up when I click the link.

and the video's have none of the half it seems. 2388 is my number blue asics shirt. looks like a new gallery on the way up http://eagleac.net/gallery2/v/eagleac/2011+Season/cork_city_marathon/

bluedoor

4 stars (good)

Hey all. Ran the half marathon on Monday and throughly enjoyed it. It was my first time ever entering any kind of even but I will Defo be doing it again. Did it in 2.09. Not brilliant but I was happy considering I didn't do a whole lot of training. I ran it with a friend and have trawled pictures trying to find one of either of us but have had no luck. My no.was 2638 and my friends was 2641. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

vivario

4 stars (good)

sideswipe wrote: »

Thanks for that, but a 'CGI Error' message comes up when I click the link.

Now should be ok.

Here you Go! Click...

doctorchick

PaulieYifter wrote: »

Looking for 613 - Have now viewed approx. 4000 photos and found 1.

Still buzzing after the race and won't let it go!

Here you go, taken around the 25K mark

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51512923@N07/5812680927/in/set-72157626781407955

sideswipe

3 stars (average)

vivario wrote: »

Now should be ok.

Here you Go! Click...

Nice one thanks, like the fact 2 feet are off the ground, the dude with the walking stick finishing behind me seems to diminish my efforts somewhat!!!

Confused2011

What a great day! I'm only running/jogging with a few months so did the relay think I definitely have the buzz !! Can't find any pictures of me or the others on the team can you search by bib number? Thanks

vivario

4 stars (good)

Confused2011 wrote: »

What a great day! I'm only running/jogging with a few months so did the relay think I definitely have the buzz !! Can't find any pictures of me or the others on the team can you search by bib number? Thanks

What your number?

Confused2011

Hi its 4789 I was the last leg so E4789! Thanks ive looked at hundreds and cant find any!

justmark

vivario wrote: »

Send me your numbers lads in PM. I will check my pictures , maybe that help.

MY number was 4817, with four people on a relay team if you have any on the b section, great.

doctorchick

justmark wrote: »

MY number was 4817, with four people on a relay team if you have any on the b section, great.

Sorry, nothing of the B leg, but here is your A leg runner:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51512923@N07/5813098345/in/set-72157626781407955

and your C leg runner:-
http://www.flickr.com/photos/51512923@N07/5813663750/in/set-72157626781407955/


Note to MODS - Is there any value in a separate - "Request your CCM photos here" thread because this thread has the potential to be swamped with requests

twowheelsonly

Some great pics there Doctorchick... Love the group one of the pacers.

I have all mine up on flickr now but don't have them all tagged for Racepix365 yet. Hopefully have it done in the next day or two. I know from speaking to others that they're in the same boat so just be patient!!!

Justmark... There's some of my pics of your 'C' Runner at the halfway marker on racepix365 - Just enter the bib number without the letter.
The problem with the second leg is usually access to it. Apart from the tunnel bit it's also for the want of a better word 'boring' to somebody taking pics!! I took some on that section 2 years ago but I was on a motorbike and had a pass for the course so was able to travel around fairly handy. This year I went down that way and wanted to stop at the tunnel but was waved on - understandable I suppose given the contraflow in operation. (Driving a Van). Also most people will head to the Marina/Blackrock from town and can then make their way back to town thus giving themselves time and more opportunity to see people or take photos by staying fairly central to the whole thing. You'll also notice a lack of photos from Wilton/Ballyphehane/Model Farm Rd and Straight Road area for the same reason.

Cabaal

4 stars (good)

Looking for 164, did a search of http://newphotostyle.com and it came back with 1164 (though looks like 164) either way its not me

bluedoor

4 stars (good)

I'm presuming there's no luck with mine lads. 2638 or 2641? Must have gone through every pic.

PaulieYifter

3 stars (average)

doctorchick wrote: »

Here you go, taken around the 25K mark

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51512923@N07/5812680927/in/set-72157626781407955

Great - thanks a million!

Thanks to all the photographers - some superb shots there.

PaulieYifter

3 stars (average)

sideswipe wrote: »

Nice one thanks, like the fact 2 feet are off the ground, the dude with the walking stick finishing behind me seems to diminish my efforts somewhat!!!

Brilliant - I was with Forrest Gump between 24 and 25 miles and I told him I was pushing on now cause I don't want to be caught in a photo with another runner in a shirt and chinos!

That's a great pic of you right at the line all the same.

foxyboxer

Anyone find 4130? We were a relay team.

justmark

vivario wrote: »

Send me your numbers lads in PM. I will check my pictures , maybe that help.

thanks for looking over the pictures, unfortunately i got the bib number mixed up a little, it was B4187 and not the 4817.

I thank you for taking your time to look for the last photos

justmark

twowheelsonly wrote: »

Justmark... There's some of my pics of your 'C' Runner at the halfway marker on racepix365 - Just enter the bib number without the letter.
The problem with the second leg is usually access to it. Apart from the tunnel bit it's also for the want of a better word 'boring' to somebody taking pics!! I took some on that section 2 years ago but I was on a motorbike and had a pass for the course so was able to travel around fairly handy. This year I went down that way and wanted to stop at the tunnel but was waved on - understandable I suppose given the contraflow in operation. (Driving a Van). Also most people will head to the Marina/Blackrock from town and can then make their way back to town thus giving themselves time and more opportunity to see people or take photos by staying fairly central to the whole thing. You'll also notice a lack of photos from Wilton/Ballyphehane/Model Farm Rd and Straight Road area for the same reason.

thanks for the update, I was guessing this myself, but there was a guy taking pictures in the middle of the road as runners were passing by between Silversprings and the Glanmire roundabout

harman22

4 stars (good)

official pictures from SportCam here

http://www.sportcam.net/competitorsearch.aspx?mode=singlerace&RId=394

Cerlan

Chip times for the half are up on the site now...

el kabong

Cerlan wrote: »

Chip times for the half are up on the site now...

Bizarrely, the chip times for the full, which were part of the provisional results, are missing from the official results and are nowhere to be found on the site. Shouldn't an official chip time be available to all full marathon finishers?

doctorchick

All,

Have been fighting with lots of other things to find time to get my pictures up on my flickr account. Have a few sets up - trying to split them into different sets based on where I took the pics. Sets are: pre-start/first 100metres set, a set from Merchants Quay (approx 1 mile), Penrose Wharf (3.5 miles), the Marina/Centre Park Road (15/16 miles), the finish and a few select pics from the whole day.


Iain

http://www.flickr.com/photos/51512923@N07/sets/

opus

4 stars (good)

Maybe most people knew this already but I hadn't realised that Cork was a Boston marathon qualifier this year.

ultrapercy

I finished in the minor placings in full,still no sign of my prize which I was told would be posted to me.No idea of value of prizes either as they werent advertised.