Cork City Marathon 2018 - 3rd June

Condo131

hot buttered scones wrote: »

Any clues? Will the Atlantic pond be going?

That's the intention. Going around the new Pairc Ui Caoimh plaze instead. Better surface & less twists & turns.

hot buttered scones

Condo131 wrote: »

That's the intention. Going around the new Pairc Ui Caoimh plaze instead. Better surface & less twists & turns.

Sounds great - there's a fine surface there now. The path around the Atlantic Pond is in bits lately too. I went flying there in 2016 after tripping on a uneven bit of the path (wasn't looking to be honest) and it's in worse state now. But also it's quite narrow and can be crowded early on to. It'll be nice to show off the new Pairc as well.

noelearly

Condo131 wrote: »

That's the intention. Going around the new Pairc Ui Caoimh plaze instead. Better surface & less twists & turns.

Brilliant

opus

Condo131 wrote: »

That's the intention. Going around the new Pairc Ui Caoimh plaze instead. Better surface & less twists & turns.

Good to hear as I've just entered the half to run with a friend. Last time I did this with him was for the great 14m half marathon of '16

boydkev

Just signed up for the Half, Looking to improve on my half marathon time but not sure it is the right course to do it. Did my PB last year in charleville. But coming off a training block for rotterdam marathon, I feel i am fitter so just need to do more speed work leading up to the half.

Kellygirl

boydkev wrote: »

Just signed up for the Half, Looking to improve on my half marathon time but not sure it is the right course to do it. Did my PB last year in charleville. But coming off a training block for rotterdam marathon, I feel i am fitter so just need to do more speed work leading up to the half.

How was Rotterdam?

If the weather obliges and not too hot or windy then you might do it no bother at all.

harry_bealy

If anyone needs, or knows of anyone that needs a race number (marathon), I can oblige.
Race organisers have confirmed that they can arrange a transfer to another name.
I have a calf injury which just isn't holding up and have paused training. Wont make Cork this time around.

aquinn

harry_bealy wrote: »

If anyone needs, or knows of anyone that needs a race number (marathon), I can oblige.
Race organisers have confirmed that they can arrange a transfer to another name.
I have a calf injury which just isn't holding up and have paused training. Wont make Cork this time around.

Get it deferred. The organizer was amazing for me and did just this so defer until ready.

Sorry about the injury.

deisedude

boydkev wrote: »

Just signed up for the Half, Looking to improve on my half marathon time but not sure it is the right course to do it. Did my PB last year in charleville. But coming off a training block for rotterdam marathon, I feel i am fitter so just need to do more speed work leading up to the half.

One thing to bear in mind is that Charleville is one of the flattest half marathons in the country. Still possible to do a PB in Cork but the course isn't as fast

innuendo141

Took the plunge and registered this morning. London was a bit of a burnout (literally) so we'll have another go on home soil before the summer holidays

sideswipe

Can't find a closing date for entries for this- does anybody know?

Also thinking of putting my wasted London training to use, but recovery has been slow so far, want to leave it until I get a better sense of how the body is!

innuendo141

sideswipe wrote: »

Can't find a closing date for entries for this- does anybody know?

Also thinking of putting my wasted London training to use, but recovery has been slow so far, want to leave it until I get a better sense of how the body is!

Recovery has been very slow after London here, but I'm sure I'll be grand in time. Taking it very easy again this week to be sure.

noelearly

innuendo141 wrote: »

Recovery has been very slow after London here, but I'm sure I'll be grand in time. Taking it very easy again this week to be sure.

Pretty sure it's the 11th of May closing date

Djoucer

Thinking of doing same re London blow out.

Decent course?

sideswipe

Djoucer wrote: »

Thinking of doing same re London blow out.

Decent course?

A while since I ran it, but decent profile not too dissimilar to Dublin (a little less hilly?).
Weather is the variable again- t'was hot one of the years I ran it but the start time is 08:30am which helps.
Going to email organisers re reg deadline- will post response.

Edit: 11th of May it is!


Interesting comparison between Dublin & Cork marathons. It's comparing old courses but still interesting as both have relatively small changes.

noelearly

sideswipe wrote: »

A while since I ran it, but decent profile not too dissimilar to Dublin (a little less hilly?).
Weather is the variable again- t'was hot one of the years I ran it but the start time is 08:30am which helps.
Going to email organisers re reg deadline- will post response.

Edit: 11th of May it is!


Interesting comparison between Dublin & Cork marathons. It's comparing old courses but still interesting as both have relatively small changes.

I did the most of the second half of cork as a training run recently. It's mainly just short sharp pulls from 18 to 20 ish. I wouldn't call them killers by any means it's just where they are. After this it has a very fast section to the finish line.

hot buttered scones

noelearly wrote:

I did the most of the second half of cork as a training run recently. It's mainly just short sharp pulls from 18 to 20 ish. I wouldn't call them killers by any means it's just where they are. After this it has a very fast section to the finish line.

There's a long drag up the South Link as well which I always forget about. I'd agree it's more the location of the pulls than the size of them. The weather can be a bigger issue in Cork - either hot and humid or rain and wind. I still prefer the pre 2018 course, although I'd a bad time last year which is colouring my opinion.

HankSchrader

Signed up for the Half, really looking forward to it. Hope the weather plays ball that weekend!!

Murph_D

So where will the action be afterwards? Our relay team has committed to staying the night and will be up for a pint or two, I’d imagine.

opus

The Sextant seemed to be a popular post-race watering hole for previous races, pretty sure they gave a free drink if you produced a medal one year & had a bbq going out back.

hot buttered scones

opus wrote: »

The Sextant seemed to be a popular post-race watering hole for previous races, pretty sure they gave a free drink if you produced a medal one year & had a bbq going out back.

I'm not sure about the drink, but there was definitely a free burger in the Sextant. The Old Oak always give out vouchers for a free pint and it's close to the finish line, so pop into the Oak for a pint on your way over to City Hall to pick up your bag and then across the road to the Sextant for a free burger!

Murph_D

hot buttered scones wrote: »

I'm not sure about the drink, but there was definitely a free burger in the Sextant. The Old Oak always give out vouchers for a free pint and it's close to the finish line, so pop into the Oak for a pint on your way over to City Hall to pick up your bag and then across the road to the Sextant for a free burger!

Had the free burger in 2015. In 2016 the Sextant kept me awake all night the night before with their sound system (was staying in hotel opposite) and I haven’t been a fan since. No burger that year to make up for the disturbance! Good beer though!

Itziger

Murph_D wrote: »

So where will the action be afterwards? Our relay team has committed to staying the night and will be up for a pint or two, I’d imagine.

The Long Valley is very close to the finish. Hard to knock. Couple a pints and one of their legendary sandwiches and you'd nearly be ready for a cool down jog

hot buttered scones

Itziger wrote: »

The Long Valley is very close to the finish. Hard to knock. Couple a pints and one of their legendary sandwiches and you'd nearly be ready for a cool down jog

We could always do a cool down/pub crawl/beer mile job!

opus

Having it on the Sunday is a lot more civilised for a celebratory beverage or two afterwards for sure. I'm running the half with a friend so must ask he's on for a beer or two afterwards.

Hadn't realised it's less than a month away as have Limerick & the Burren marathons between now & then so only think a week or two ahead

adrian522

There's a group from our club heading down. We are staying Saturday and Sunday night.

I don't really know Cork but there is talk of the rising Sun micro brewery and/or Franciscan well after the race.

I'm leaning more towards running the half as a session rather than an All out effort.

Kellygirl

Last day to register is today - has everybody signed up?

sideswipe

Itziger

Who T.F. uses paper these days?? You'd need an envelope and a stamp........ Crazy.

Ultraman100

Itziger wrote: »

Who T.F. uses paper these days?? You'd need an envelope and a stamp........ Crazy.

all the good races do

noelearly

Itziger wrote: »

Who T.F. uses paper these days?? You'd need an envelope and a stamp........ Crazy.

I'd actually love to know the figures. Can't even be double figures surely??

Kellygirl

noelearly wrote: »

I'd actually love to know the figures. Can't even be double figures surely??

I don’t believe it’s anywhere near as many as they are depicting. Who would be bothered?

Itziger

I've only been running 10 years but I'm trying to remember if I ever used paper forms. On reflection I can confirm that's a negative. I did win a towel once for coming second in Age category in a small German race and they asked if I could leave an address and they'd post it on as they'd forgotten to bring the box!! I said that it was ok........

Hope it wasn't a really nice towel.

Murph_D

I’ve used paper entries for Cork, Donadea, Ballycotton. The latter for guaranteed club entry (and it was a lot easier than the notorious online process), Cork for student discount, Donadea because Anto doesn’t have the internet. No hardship really. Retro chic.

Kellygirl

Last 20 miler done today. Most enjoyable part was actually the Ballyphehane part of the route which I normally hate. Hope I feel the same on the day!!

Puibo

Kellygirl wrote:

Last 20 miler done today. Most enjoyable part was actually the Ballyphehane part of the route which I normally hate. Hope I feel the same on the day!!

I did my 20 on Saturday. I was so happy to have it done. As I said to my running partner, everything else is just a bonus after it!

Good luck everybody!

aquinn

I'm out for the full so switched to the half.

Sick for the last 3 weeks and so have lost too many miles.

It's the right decision and I'm happy with it.

Good luck all.

Puibo

Did anybody do the half marathon in rosscarbery yesterday? If so what did ye think of it? It was my first time doing it and it was pretty epic but what about those hills??!

Kellygirl

Puibo wrote: »

Did anybody do the half marathon in rosscarbery yesterday? If so what did ye think of it? It was my first time doing it and it was pretty epic but what about those hills??!

No - was wondering what it would be like alright? Very hilly??

deisedude

Puibo wrote: »

Did anybody do the half marathon in rosscarbery yesterday? If so what did ye think of it? It was my first time doing it and it was pretty epic but what about those hills??!

It was a great course and really scenic. Some very challenging hills but I loved it! One of the best organised half marathons I've been to

Puibo

Kellygirl wrote:

No - was wondering what it would be like alright? Very hilly??

I'd definitely recommend it for next year. It's not one for making pbs on or anything. Yeah there was nice few hills. I ended up walking up a couple. The sand was quite difficult to run in too!

Overall though I could think of worse ways to spend a morning. It's a nice distance 2 weeks out from the marathon to start tapering with too.

Alberto17

Hi all, quick question. Is there any gym/leisure clubs close to the finish line that have a pay as you go option to use shower facilities after the marathon?

I do this most years in Dublin, there is a flyefit close to the finish for a shower and change afterwards which is used by a lot of people through pay as you go for €10.

Thanks for any suggestions!

amcgee

Hi

Looking forward to the marathon now, will be my second one this year, hoping my manchester marathon training will still be in my legs. may has been a busy month so not great mileage, got one 20 miler, and did 17 on monday night..
similarly to manchester i have had no races in between, just didnt get a chance

good luck to all, i know it is too early to predict, but the weather looks to be good for next week so far...could be another hot one. although manchester was perfect weather condition, cool and cloudy..

aidan

Kellygirl

Alberto17 wrote: »

Hi all, quick question. Is there any gym/leisure clubs close to the finish line that have a pay as you go option to use shower facilities after the marathon?

I do this most years in Dublin, there is a flyefit close to the finish for a shower and change afterwards which is used by a lot of people through pay as you go for €10.

Thanks for any suggestions!

I don’t know of any to be honest but never looked before either.

amcgee wrote: »

Hi

Looking forward to the marathon now, will be my second one this year, hoping my manchester marathon training will still be in my legs. may has been a busy month so not great mileage, got one 20 miler, and did 17 on monday night..
similarly to manchester i have had no races in between, just didnt get a chance

good luck to all, i know it is too early to predict, but the weather looks to be good for next week so far...could be another hot one. although manchester was perfect weather condition, cool and cloudy..

aidan

Just did 4 miles this morn and it’s warm out there. Hope it’s cooler on the day!

opus

If you see anyone wearing a t-shirt for the Sanctuary Runners on the day please give them a cheer! The running group I'm with has been doing a bit of training with them over the last few weeks & it will be a struggle for some of them as they've only started the running lark recently.

deisedude

Alberto17 wrote: »

Hi all, quick question. Is there any gym/leisure clubs close to the finish line that have a pay as you go option to use shower facilities after the marathon?

I do this most years in Dublin, there is a flyefit close to the finish for a shower and change afterwards which is used by a lot of people through pay as you go for €10.

Thanks for any suggestions!

Try giving the hotels with gyms like the Clayton, Metropole a ring and ask. Hotels will never turn down money!

BobBobBobBob

Anyone race the John Buckley 5k last night?

High caliber field on show. I was bollocked after it!!

Kellygirl

Saw the article on The Sanctuary Runners in The Examiner. Fair play to all involved. Will definitely give them a cheer.

Didn’t make the John Buckley race last night. Would have loved to.

opus

BobBobBobBob wrote: »

Anyone race the John Buckley 5k last night?

High caliber field on show. I was bollocked after it!!

Didn't go all out but managed my best 5k time of the year by a whole 4 seconds I liked the addition of the half-way split they had this year & was a bonus to get to take a stroll on the hallowed ground of Pairc Ui Chaoimh afterwards.

Kellygirl

Here are the medals. Wonder what the t-shirts are like this year? Do they ever show them beforehand?