Cork City Marathon 2023

I've run the half with a friend for several years now, they haven't said yet but I'd guess we'll be aiming for 2:15. Taking part in the Railway run as well this Sunday.

Looks good so far 🙂

Are there any details about the Expo or number collection?

Do you know what injury it is?

me personally I wouldn’t be listening to a doctor. I’d be going to a physio first and go from there. Especially if they’re from a running background. Doctors will always tell you rest and maybe take a few pills. The physio might suggest a mri

Do many City marathons post packs?

Limerick and Waterford do

I see they have announced the medals will be made of wood this year

Sorry to hear that KG, hopefully you're on the mend soon.

There’s an after marathon party in Deep South anyway. Not sure where else would be good. If I hear if any more I’ll post them here.

Jesus that's steep

What time do you reckon you’ll hit Cork? And how well do you know Cork? The side of the city you would normally come in will all be closed and more so this year with the 10Km too. I’m wondering would you be best to turn off at Blarney, head for Ballincollig, head for the Ballincollig By Pass and aim for Black Ash Park and Ride and maybe you’d get lucky in The Elysian or City Hall Car Park. Maybe you could get lucky with on street parking round Sundays Well or around Shandon but it’s all very narrow streets.

What's the story with pack, email re pacers etc.

Yes, that’s exactly the route I’m thinking of. Only issue is that the car parks could be fairly full by that time with the 10km on this year too so BlackAsh park and ride might be a safer bet. You can dump your bag into the city hall anyway as you’d be dropped off there.

That would be very handy if you didn’t need your car straight away after. No fun coming in from Fermoy either I’d say though.

Well in that case it would nearly be easier to go in with them when you don’t know the city. I’d do that!

That is about right I’d say. My 2018 Garmin Connect says 155m. It’s not a hilly route really. There are a few small hills and drags from mile 17 to 20 Approx but the main issue is where they come on the route.

Something to get you excited for Sunday :)

Feeling pretty excited and nervous now. Do any of ye wear baseball caps during the race? I never have done as I find them irritating but thinking about it now looking at the weather.

I never train without earphones assuming I’m on my own but I’d never race with them and never miss them. There will always be people around you and supporters etc.

I good tip I came across recently was to rub vaseline on your eyebrows, it creates a barrier above the eyes causing the sweat to drip down the side of your face