tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post1912039881264900215..comments2024-03-28T20:05:54.450+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results & photos of the Cork City Marathon...1st June 2015John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-4528813825563729102015-06-08T15:56:04.792+01:002015-06-08T15:56:04.792+01:00This was my second cork marathon, my fifth maratho...This was my second cork marathon, my fifth marathon in total. I'm not what you would call a runner but more of a jogger/walker(when the going gets tough). The first year I took part, I must admit that being passed by fresh faced relay runners and half marathon runners got the better of me. It was my first marathon ever and I felt so out of my league being passed by so many. I have since Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-86798096740999975322015-06-05T15:48:00.870+01:002015-06-05T15:48:00.870+01:00Enjoyed the half marathon immensely despite the te...Enjoyed the half marathon immensely despite the terrible weather. Just a few points which have already been made above but which I think would improve the day considerably:<br /><br />- the race should definitely be on a Sunday (for all the reasons already mentioned)<br />- there should have been foil sheets at the finish line. Even on a warm day you get very cold after running long distance but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-74928359156235584792015-06-05T13:59:42.590+01:002015-06-05T13:59:42.590+01:00My first marathon. 4hrs 51m which I both proud and...My first marathon. 4hrs 51m which I both proud and embarrassed about. I'm glad to hear that others thought it was tough due to the weather conditions. As a local guy I got to see more of the city then I ever have! Great to actually run through the tunnel. Inspirational to see Jerry Forde pass me going down into it. My thanks to all those who turned out on the day, runners organisers and thoseAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745196963998010670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19607966627267199102015-06-05T13:05:16.641+01:002015-06-05T13:05:16.641+01:00"if someone is speeding passed you and is doi..."if someone is speeding passed you and is doing the half, just say to yourself that your the real runner doing the real race..and smile"<br /><br />Half or relay is an achievement in itself. A "real runner" is someone out doing their bit andn maybe their own "real race" and not sitting on the couch stuffing their faces. Sorry but comments like yours are uncalled for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55874295004779462502015-06-04T20:02:30.209+01:002015-06-04T20:02:30.209+01:00To the blogger who suggested that I throw my Garmi...To the blogger who suggested that I throw my Garmin in the river, I just wanted to say that this was my 5th Half Marathon and the previous 4 (Dingle twice, Clon in December and Cork last year) all measured virtually exactly 13.1 miles using the exact same Garmin. Funny that!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-74479667740825329502015-06-04T12:47:50.538+01:002015-06-04T12:47:50.538+01:00"if someone is speeding passed you and is doi..."if someone is speeding passed you and is doing the half, just say to yourself that your the real runner doing the real race..and smile"<br /><br />Half or relay is an achievement in itself. A "real runner" is someone out doing their bit andn maybe their own "real race" and not sitting on the couch stuffing their faces. Sorry but comments like yours are uncalled for Ronannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11850949058204743042015-06-04T12:40:51.508+01:002015-06-04T12:40:51.508+01:00UNFAIR! that's just down right rude and pompus...UNFAIR! that's just down right rude and pompus of anybody to say <br />"just say to yourself that your the real runner doing the real race..and smile"<br /><br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-88256887141833512832015-06-03T23:52:22.601+01:002015-06-03T23:52:22.601+01:00Was my first marathon and it was one of the best d...Was my first marathon and it was one of the best days of my life! The weather was atrocious but added to the whole occasion-people would be complaining if it was too hot! Can I just say thanks to the anonymous woman at around mile 23 on the straight road who grabbed my arm and wouldn't let me stop. I had hit a serious wall and she ran back and dragged me along. Must have been my guardian Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36941221575546882642015-06-03T21:46:07.693+01:002015-06-03T21:46:07.693+01:00That's a bit unfair. 13.1 miles is hardly just...That's a bit unfair. 13.1 miles is hardly just a walk in the park. Likewise running as part of a relay can be a huge achievement for some people and a stepping stone towards doing the 'real race'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-82687776374983554842015-06-03T21:13:54.507+01:002015-06-03T21:13:54.507+01:00my first marathon , really enjoyed it , a huge tha...my first marathon , really enjoyed it , a huge thank you to Gavin and john the 4.30 pacers , constantly giving tips during the race, I personally fed off the atmosphere going through each relay changeover , Victoria road was buzzing ( mile 16 ) ,well done to the organisers , well done to all those who braved the elements to support the runners , a great day , having names on the bibs was a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-47235242563836193002015-06-03T17:42:19.579+01:002015-06-03T17:42:19.579+01:00why not throw in a ultra marathon in there as well...why not throw in a ultra marathon in there as well - 50km or 65 km?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1475132842581691082015-06-03T15:22:14.971+01:002015-06-03T15:22:14.971+01:00Ran the full marathon and thoroughly enjoyed the a...Ran the full marathon and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, even when the going got tough. Great support along the route and well done to the organisers.<br /><br />Names on bibs a great idea and finish on Patrick's Street was uplifting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-43239394459357985512015-06-03T15:13:11.062+01:002015-06-03T15:13:11.062+01:00At the end of the day, a Cork Marathon wouldn'...At the end of the day, a Cork Marathon wouldn't be viable without the half or the relay. the same complaint appears after every cork Marathon<br /><br />1: why isn't on a Sunday<br />2: Why isn't it just a marathon<br />3 :I find it disheartening getting passed by half marathon runners..<br /><br />same old complaints every year.<br /><br />I don't understand peoples complaints Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-14530214385611891182015-06-03T15:00:51.735+01:002015-06-03T15:00:51.735+01:00I can understand why Mass times could cause issues...I can understand why Mass times could cause issues with a sunday running of the race, both St Mary's and St Paticks would be cut off for the best part of the day, especially St Mary's<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-16396873182593336572015-06-03T14:17:03.993+01:002015-06-03T14:17:03.993+01:00Nope.Dont agree with you.The half was 13.1 miles a...Nope.Dont agree with you.The half was 13.1 miles as measured by a IAAF accredited course measured.It has AIMS and AAI certification.this is a real race organised by runners.You won't find the distance long or short.There is of course a few meters extra added to allow for error as per official rules.Best thing to do with the garmin is throw it in the river at 13.1 miles on the watch.ie PatrickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-12034089545964511312015-06-03T11:28:58.315+01:002015-06-03T11:28:58.315+01:00I'm not sure about getting rid of the half and...I'm not sure about getting rid of the half and relay to be honest. If you do that are you really going to attract the same number of entrants to make the event economically viable? Personally I loved the crowds at the relay changeover points. I got a great boost and plenty of cheers and I wonder would you get the same number of supporters at these points were it a marathon only. I was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2195610745837962462015-06-03T11:19:22.251+01:002015-06-03T11:19:22.251+01:00I agree with almost all of the above posters in ad...I agree with almost all of the above posters in adding my hearty congratulations and thanks to all of the organisers, volunteers and supporters. A great day despite the conditions. My only issue is that in running the half, my Garmin, like others above, measured 13.33 miles. That's practically a quarter of a mile over the 13.1. Not the end of the world but as I was seconds outside a PB I'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52739550386642287562015-06-03T09:02:29.276+01:002015-06-03T09:02:29.276+01:00The council have a siege mentality on this one i&#...The council have a siege mentality on this one i'm afraid<br />1) reduce entry fee for marathon<br />2)have it during the easter<br />3) host it on a sunday<br />4) vary the route Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36875671221779157882015-06-03T07:48:43.490+01:002015-06-03T07:48:43.490+01:00Horrendous weather but still enjoyed the race.
Co...Horrendous weather but still enjoyed the race. <br />Cons: Congested last mile @ the rear of Fitz Park<br /> Sunday race would be ideal.<br /><br />Pros: Great atmosphere (despite the weather)<br /> All levels catered forAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-17071346082859731512015-06-02T22:58:10.072+01:002015-06-02T22:58:10.072+01:00I second that about the start; its a huge improvem...I second that about the start; its a huge improvement on the days starting in mahon, but the 1st 2 miles are far too congested Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-57051628196689513022015-06-02T22:40:54.871+01:002015-06-02T22:40:54.871+01:00I think the event should be just a half marathon. ...I think the event should be just a half marathon. This is a trying marathon for the 3.15 plus paced runners with too much conjestion when the half marathoners merge with the already in a rhythm marathoners at the marina area. Don't get me started on the relay being run at same time... Its my pet hate. All media telling us over 8000 marathon runners... Not true.. About 1200. The event couldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-14685756049385825092015-06-02T20:39:35.418+01:002015-06-02T20:39:35.418+01:00Interfering with sunday mass? Very weak excuse. Wh...Interfering with sunday mass? Very weak excuse. What happens in Limerick? Think there would be massive support for a sunday marathon. Who runs the city? The Council and the Gardai or the church? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9098699628668733632015-06-02T18:34:00.912+01:002015-06-02T18:34:00.912+01:00Absolutely love the Cork City Marathon. Probably ...Absolutely love the Cork City Marathon. Probably the best day of the year to be in the City Centre. The volunteers & supporters make an unbelievable difference & deserve the utmost credit. I have also been saying for years that it should be on a Sunday so am delighted that this idea is picking up a bit of steam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1564720096382265982015-06-02T17:15:06.904+01:002015-06-02T17:15:06.904+01:00Cannot praise the 4.15 pacers highly enough. In b...Cannot praise the 4.15 pacers highly enough. In biblical conditions they kept heads and spirits up. Only little gripe was having to go to City Hall to collect medal as I was a relay runner - but I ran 3 last legs - 15.5 miles and was very cold at the finish, as were all of us. Could have done without the long walk to and from City hall, as my hotel/hot shower/dry clothes were near the finish Eleanor Cunneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9532285939725064762015-06-02T16:24:10.131+01:002015-06-02T16:24:10.131+01:00Congratulations to Nollaig, Brian, Owen, Colm,the ...Congratulations to Nollaig, Brian, Owen, Colm,the Michael's,the Chris's, the relay teams and to everyone from Leevale A.C. who competed so well yesterday. Also, well done to my Garda Colleagues who took on the relay, the half and the full, some for the very first time. <br /><br />I was on duty at Victoria Cross. To see everyone almost finished, in those terrible conditions, tired and MICHEAL LUCEYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547825870526126718noreply@blogger.com