tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post1812427551035589430..comments2024-03-28T20:05:54.450+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Looking ahead to the Dingle Half & Full Marathon...Sat 1st Sept 2012John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-32028477219689120312012-07-24T17:43:57.168+01:002012-07-24T17:43:57.168+01:00In comparison to say the Blarney Half-Marathon the...In comparison to say the Blarney Half-Marathon then the Dingle Half certainly isn't easier. It's pretty ok from Dingle to Ventry but there is a climb after that. If you can run say 10 miles easily enough in training then you should be fine on the day. If 10 miles is near your limit then it might be asking a lot. <br /><br />At the end of the day, you're the only person who can answer John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-72161365047322208452012-07-24T15:36:16.416+01:002012-07-24T15:36:16.416+01:00John my friend is onto me about doing the half. is...John my friend is onto me about doing the half. is it really tough. i found balarney difficult. I have heard mixed reports about it regarding the course and i just said i would ask......its a lot of money so while i am up for the challenge i dont want to hate after driving all the way down there?<br />Thanks in advance for your help.gettingtherenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-58799303216223886962012-07-22T16:15:13.725+01:002012-07-22T16:15:13.725+01:00Ive done it twice and kinda dont like the up and d...Ive done it twice and kinda dont like the up and down section, not least because I started to tire noticably at that point in both marathons. After getting over the hill and going down the other side, there is a long straight narrow section of about 1.5 miles which brings you to the edge of town. It seems to stretch on for ever !Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172535590393289741noreply@blogger.com