Cork City Marathon 2018 - 3rd June

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?

skittles8710

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!

This could be an option..
http://www.f4l.com/cork/guest-pass
Gym near college of commerce in the city centre, not sure of their Sunday opening hours though.

Alberto17

skittles8710 wrote: »

This could be an option..
http://www.f4l.com/cork/guest-pass
Gym near college of commerce in the city centre, not sure of their Sunday opening hours though.

Brilliant, thanks for suggestions!

opus

Virtual tour of the route published by de paper

You can now run the Cork City marathon in eight minutes

opus

Definitely almost time, spotted the mile marker painted in the Mardyke when I was out for a jog earlier. Will be a welcome sight next Sunday!

fennor72

Can someone please refresh my memory. I only remember the drag up the Jack Lynch tunnel and Mahon. But are there any more? Did someone say the last 6 miles are a gradual decline? I've ran it a couple of times but I'm not very familiar with Cork.

Kellygirl

fennor72 wrote: »

Can someone please refresh my memory. I only remember the drag up the Jack Lynch tunnel and Mahon. But are there any more? Did someone say the last 6 miles are a gradual decline? I've ran it a couple of times but I'm not very familiar with Cork.

There’s a sort sharp hill upto Turners X off the link just at the mile 17 marker. Mile 19 has a hill on Connolly rd and a small drag after the Lough. Then there’s a nice downhill on Magazine rd and Orchard road for mile 21 and then Farranlea Rd is a hill (drag, steeper part, drag and one last pull onto idle Far, Road which is mile 22.

After that it’s down and flat and e tiredly flat mile 23-26.

Hope that helps.

Itziger

Kellygirl wrote: »

fennor72 wrote: »

Can someone please refresh my memory. I only remember the drag up the Jack Lynch tunnel and Mahon. But are there any more? Did someone say the last 6 miles are a gradual decline? I've ran it a couple of times but I'm not very familiar with Cork.

There’s a sort sharp hill upto Turners X off the link just at the mile 17 marker. Mile 19 has a hill on Connolly rd and a small drag after the Lough. Then there’s a nice downhill on Magazine rd and Orchard road for mile 21 and then Farranlea Rd is a hill (drag, steeper part, drag and one last pull onto  idle Far, Road which is mile 22.

After that it’s down and flat and e tiredly flat mile 23-26.

Hope that helps.

I think we can agree that the Ballyphehane climb and the Farranlea Rd. climb are the most challenging for where they come in the race. They are more drags than climbs but if you're racing it you'll feel both! Even though th drag from the tunnel up to Mahon is tough enough, you should still be fresh at this stage. One thing I will add, that I learned last year. If you can focus and work the kms from 28 or so to 34, then you have the psychological benefit of the downhill on Inchagaggin Lane and the fact that you're turning for home. Good chance of breeze at your back too for the last 6k. 
So, my advice would be to remind yourself that, yes these kms are hard - Farranlea nearly did for me - but that it's going to get 'easier' soon. Take a few deep breaths and relax the shoulders and arms on the Lane and then refocus when you hit the Straight Rd.
Good luck to all.

thomas anderson.

Be prepared for some head winds down by blackrock castle (weather depending of course), from mile 11-13.

Puibo

Itziger wrote:

I think we can agree that the Ballyphehane climb and the Farranlea Rd. climb are the most challenging for where they come in the race. They are more drags than climbs but if you're racing it you'll feel both! Even though th drag from the tunnel up to Mahon is tough enough, you should still be fresh at this stage. One thing I will add, that I learned last year. If you can focus and work the kms from 28 or so to 34, then you have the psychological benefit of the downhill on Inchagaggin Lane and the fact that you're turning for home. Good chance of breeze at your back too for the last 6k. So, my advice would be to remind yourself that, yes these kms are hard - Farranlea nearly did for me - but that it's going to get 'easier' soon. Take a few deep breaths and relax the shoulders and arms on the Lane and then refocus when you hit the Straight Rd. Good luck to all.

Great advice! Very positive.

HankSchrader

What's the half marathon course like hills wise?

If this weather keeps up it should be interesting!!!

Kellygirl

HankSchrader wrote: »

What's the half marathon course like hills wise?

If this weather keeps up it should be interesting!!!

Exact same info as above in my post. Half marathon covers the 2nd half of the marathon course.

HankSchrader

Kellygirl wrote: »

Exact same info as above in my post. Half marathon covers the 2nd half of the marathon course.

Ok wasn't sure what way they were doing it, thanks

spc78

Mile 14 on the old railway line is in what seems to be a GPS Bermuda Triangle....i run this section a lot and you cannot trust the reading on your watch here so be careful!

hot buttered scones

spc78 wrote:

Mile 14 on the old railway line is in what seems to be a GPS Bermuda Triangle....i run this section a lot and you cannot trust the reading on your watch here so be careful!

Especially when you come off the footbridge. The trees play havoc with the signal.

Kellygirl

spc78 wrote: »

Mile 14 on the old railway line is in what seems to be a GPS Bermuda Triangle....i run this section a lot and you cannot trust the reading on your watch here so be careful!

The tunnel screws things up a little too!

Kellygirl

Anyone know what the story is with tracking of participants? It’s showing up on the RTRT.me app but no mention on the main website. There never has been tracking before I don’t think?

aquinn

Please tell me that the weather app can't be trusted and it'll be at least 10 degrees cooler?

Kellygirl

aquinn wrote: »

Please tell me that the weather app can't be trusted and it'll be at least 10 degrees cooler?

I’ve a few on the go. Metcheck still saying 14 degrees. Windfinder is gone up to 18 by 10am. Praying it will go back down.

aquinn

Kellygirl wrote: »

I’ve a few on the go. Metcheck still saying 14 degrees. Windfinder is gone up to 18 by 10am. Praying it will go back down.

I'm getting 20!

Ok, positive happy thoughts. It'll be great. Loads of dialorite.

noelearly

It's gonna be a scorcher by the looks of things.