Cork City Marathon, June 4th 2012.

jonathanr · 29-05-2012 3:42pm

Mr Slow wrote: »

The Bodega was jammed to the doors last year, we didn't even try to enter. Seating would be a priority for me

We collected our medals last year at City Hall and went to the Sextant, it was insane

menoscemo · 29-05-2012 4:05pm

Mr Slow wrote: »

The Bodega was jammed to the doors last year, we didn't even try to enter. Seating would be a priority for me

The Bodega is not where it was held last year.

If I remember correctly, the bodega is a much bigger bar than the one where last years official party was held. I think it has a few floors and a big roof terrace (iif it's the one I am thinking about). If we get there early enough there shouldn't be a problem for seats. The offical after party doesn't start until 7pm, But I can be there from about 1pm...

robinph · 29-05-2012 4:07pm

menoscemo wrote: »

But I can be there from about 1pm...

Doesn't it start at 9am? We should be in the pub by 11:45!!!

menoscemo · 29-05-2012 4:09pm

robinph wrote: »

Doesn't it start at 9am? We should be in the pub by 11:45!!!

We could be, but I was planning a shower etc after the race.
Since I'm doing the second leg, technically i could be in the pub by 10.30am if I didn't bother hanging around waiting for you guys

AEDIC · 29-05-2012 4:51pm

menoscemo wrote: »

The Bodega is not where it was held last year.

If I remember correctly, the bodega is a much bigger bar than the one where last years official party was held. I think it has a few floors and a big roof terrace (iif it's the one I am thinking about). If we get there early enough there shouldn't be a problem for seats. The offical after party doesn't start until 7pm, But I can be there from about 1pm...

Yep - it was The Sextant last year and it was jammers.... Bodega will be better this year as its much bigger and room to spill out the front too.

Perfect weather conditions?? http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Munster/Cork/long.html

Oafley Jones · 29-05-2012 4:58pm

Did my first relay last year and loved it. Signed up for the half the second it went up this year and by February I was out after I knackered my back with bulging discs. I'm still not running, but I'm wondering if there's any point in even walking it? The starting area seems like it might be a disaster and I'm concerned I'd be just in the way.

Mr Slow · 29-05-2012 5:29pm

AEDIC wrote: »

menoscemo wrote: »

The Bodega is not where it was held last year.

If I remember correctly, the bodega is a much bigger bar than the one where last years official party was held. I think it has a few floors and a big roof terrace (iif it's the one I am thinking about). If we get there early enough there shouldn't be a problem for seats. The offical after party doesn't start until 7pm, But I can be there from about 1pm...

Yep - it was The Sextant last year and it was jammers.... Bodega will be better this year as its much bigger and room to spill out the front too.

Perfect weather conditions?? http://www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Munster/Cork/long.html

Smashin, Meno can you hold seats for everyone please? Nice one. ;-)

29-05-2012 6:41pm

Looking forward to this now. Think I've put in a few hard miles. Though at this stage not doing much at all this week, have had a couple of lazy days and enjoying it.

ClashCityRocker · 29-05-2012 7:30pm

Hi folks, quick question - I'm unlikely to make it into Cork until after 6pm Sunday i.e. after registration finishes. Now my old man is doing the race too, so will he be able to collect my number? We have the same surname (obviously

) and I registered using my parents Cork address. Or would I need to send him some sort of signed confirmation that he can collect my number and a copy of an ID? I had to do this for London before but i was thinking Cork mightn't be so strict, especially as the two numbers will be registered to the same address. I've had a look at the marathon site but couldn't see anything in relation to this, might be best if i pop them a mail

Deleted User wrote: »

Looking forward to this now. Think I've put in a few hard miles. Though at this stage not doing much at all this week, have had a couple of lazy days and enjoying it.

Good luck from a fellow CCFC fan

(my username is that of a certain Portugese footballer on the ccfcforum, dont visit it much any more mind)

29-05-2012 8:22pm

ClashCityRocker wrote: »

Good luck from a fellow CCFC fan (my username is that of a certain Portugese footballer on the ccfcforum, dont visit it much any more mind)

As in followed by a no 7?

Didn't know you were doing this. Had a thread up there about this, rebelcorp was thinking about it, must PM him.

ClashCityRocker · 29-05-2012 8:32pm

Deleted User wrote: »

As in followed by a no 7?

Didn't know you were doing this. Had a thread up there about this, rebelcorp was thinking about it, must PM him.

Yep that's me, like I say I've not been on there in a while! I'm just doing the half btw.

CorkRunning · 29-05-2012 11:31pm

Previews of the various legs of the Cork City Marathon.....

Relay Leg 1

Relay Leg 2

Relay Leg 3

Relay Leg 4

Relay Leg 5

Info on the Half-Marathon

Jogathon · 30-05-2012 12:01am

Condo131 wrote: »

Good man! You're doing the wise thing. There are plenty of other Marathons, so, if you are advised not to run, it may not be as "gutting" to miss this one. It's a bitch, having put so much training into a Marathon, to miss out. If you do miss out, you could try for another in 4 to 6 weeks, either in Ireland or abroad - you should be well over your infection and any antibiotics by then.

Cranberry juice is often recommended for UTIs and also boosting the immune system.

Good woman!! :eek: I'll be okay for Monday says my Doc. Fluids and rest and maybe antibiotics if I don't feel better tom. So I'm relieved.

angelIRL · 30-05-2012 8:46am

Just in case anyone is looking for a way into the city from East Cork on Monday:

As is the norm now, all trains on the East Cork lines operate hourly all day, with the exception that this Bank Holiday Monday, Irish Rail have added the following services to cater for Cork City Marathon runners:

0700 Cork - Cobh & 0730 Cobh - Cork
0715 Cork - Midleton & 0745 Midleton - Cork

RICHIE-RICH · 30-05-2012 8:54am

ClashCityRocker wrote: »

Hi folks, quick question - I'm unlikely to make it into Cork until after 6pm Sunday i.e. after registration finishes. Now my old man is doing the race too, so will he be able to collect my number? We have the same surname (obviously ) and I registered using my parents Cork address. Or would I need to send him some sort of signed confirmation that he can collect my number and a copy of an ID? I had to do this for London before but i was thinking Cork mightn't be so strict, especially as the two numbers will be registered to the same address. I've had a look at the marathon site but couldn't see anything in relation to this, might be best if i pop them a mail

You should be OK to get someone else to collect the race number and pack. Given that its your father collecting it, there should not be a problem. I think all they want to see is the confirmation letter, which he will have anyway.

Also given that its Cork, your father will probably know the person at the desk!! Sure, 'twill be grand.

emerald007 · 30-05-2012 9:40am

Is there a bag drop for the half marathon anywhere?

KentuckyPete · 30-05-2012 9:51am

robinph wrote: »

New we hadn't sorted out the pub for the after yet...

Is there a local Corkonian about to suggest somewhere?

If you're looking for a useful spot to meet after the race and the Sextant is jammed (it usually is) then just across the river from the City Hall (where you'll collect gear and relay medals) is the Boardwalk Bar. Unsurprisingly it's located on the boardwalk (beside the Clarion Hotel). It's a big place and there's plenty of room. There will be loads of runners there and if the weather is decent you can hang out on the boardwalk too. The other advantage is you can order grub while you're having a few pints. There was a good buzz there last year on marathon day and on the day of the Lee swim.

Not the type of bar you'd spend the evening in but a good spot for the few hours after the race.

RICHIE-RICH · 30-05-2012 9:59am

emerald007 wrote: »

Is there a bag drop for the half marathon anywhere?

At City Hall.

Condo131 · 30-05-2012 12:01pm

Jogathon wrote: »

Good woman!! :eek: I'll be okay for Monday says my Doc. Fluids and rest and maybe antibiotics if I don't feel better tom. So I'm relieved.

Sorry!

Sounds like you nipped it in the bud. Don't forget - cranberry juice! - it'll also help you recover after a course of antibiotics.

eclair212 · 30-05-2012 12:20pm

What time do full marathon runners need to be at the start line on the day?
I know it starts at 9 but can anyone who has done the marathon before advise how long beforehand you should be there?

belcarra · 30-05-2012 12:26pm

eclair212 wrote: »

What time do full marathon runners need to be at the start line on the day?
I know it starts at 9 but can anyone who has done the marathon before advise how long beforehand you should be there?

You shouldn't leave it too late in case of unforeseen circumstances but if you are there by 8:30am you should be fine.

corkrunner71 · 30-05-2012 12:29pm

eclair212 wrote: »

What time do full marathon runners need to be at the start line on the day?
I know it starts at 9 but can anyone who has done the marathon before advise how long beforehand you should be there?

All depends on whether you'd like to soak up a bit of the atmosphere or not plus the weather will have a bearing. It's very easy to get over the barrier to whatever time slot/group you are hoping to run with so that won't be an issue. Queues for toilets do get quite long though so if you need to go, then it's better to be early. I usually arrive 30 - 40 mins beforehand but I enjoy meeting up with some of the other runners and the time flies. Don't cut it too fine as you don't want to be panicking and rushing before the race even starts.:) Best of luck and enjoy it.

rom · 30-05-2012 1:04pm

looking a bit better http://www.met.ie/forecasts/5day-ireland.asp

oriainliam · 30-05-2012 1:28pm

anyone who cant make the marathon out there. I am too late to register and want to runnnnnnnnnn.

liam.

rainbow kirby · 30-05-2012 1:28pm

oriainliam wrote: »

anyone who cant make the marathon out there. I am too late to register and want to runnnnnnnnnn.

liam.

Run Waterford in late June instead?

Mr Slow · 30-05-2012 1:56pm

oriainliam wrote: »

anyone who cant make the marathon out there. I am too late to register and want to runnnnnnnnnn.

liam.

Why the sudden urgency?

BobMac104 · 30-05-2012 1:59pm

is everyone nervous or excited?

PaulieYifter · 30-05-2012 2:02pm

BobMac104 wrote: »

is everyone nervous or excited?

Both

- roll on the weekend

belcarra · 30-05-2012 2:07pm

Right so, no predicted time table up yet so here goes:
Belcarra - 3:29:59

Time to lay your heads on the chopping block!!

corkrunner71 · 30-05-2012 2:11pm

belcarra wrote: »

Right so, no predicted time table up yet so here goes:
Belcarra - 3:29:59

Time to lay your heads on the chopping block!!

I reckon I haven't enough speed or tempo sessions done for it but aiming for < 3.09.50 :rolleyes: Then a cold cider to celebrate

sideswipe · 30-05-2012 2:19pm

belcarra wrote: »

Right so, no predicted time table up yet so here goes:
Belcarra - 3:29:59

Time to lay your heads on the chopping block!!

Ok, can't concentrate on much else at this stage so might as well stick my head on the block as well-

Belcarra - 3:29:59
corkrunner71 -3.09.50
Sideswipe - 3:25:00

I've an A, B & C Goal
A- 3:25
B- Sub 3:30
C- New PB (Currently 3:35:xx From NYC Last year)
My only concern is that if the going get's tough I'll let my goals slip too quickly when the little voices start in my ear!

Younganne · 30-05-2012 2:38pm

Best of Luck to everyone running Cork on Monday, Relay, Half & Full and especially if its a first.....ENJOY!!

I hope the weather is perfect for it!!:D

Taramorourke · 30-05-2012 2:50pm

Wow, nice to see a few people trying for 3:30. My goal is a sub 3:35 to qualify me for the Boston Marathon. I'm going with the 3:30 pacers since I tend to go out too fast and I suck at pacing myself. Really excited AND really nervous! Goodluck everyone Xx

irfrm · 30-05-2012 3:22pm

Feeling great now, hope Its the same on the day, I'm sticking to the 3:30 pacers, so I'll come come with belcarra in 3:29:58;)

BobMac104 · 30-05-2012 4:08pm

be delighted with 3:30 myself!!

PaulieYifter · 30-05-2012 5:36pm

30-05-2012 5:42pm

Belcarra - 3:29:59
corkrunner71 -3.09.50
Sideswipe - 3:25:00
Conor74 - 3.39.59

And thus I drag down the entire average. No idea if I can do it, would be 20 mins inside my only marathon time, but that's the goal anyway.

jcsmum · 30-05-2012 6:08pm

I'm not even going to attempt to mess around with that table. Can somebody put me down for 3'44'59

Mr Slow · 30-05-2012 6:11pm

alitoast · 30-05-2012 8:02pm

Name|Predicted Time|Actual Time
Belcarra|03:29:59
corkrunner71|03:09:50
Sideswipe|03:25:00
Taramorourke|03:35:00
irfrm|03:29:58
BobMac104|03:30:00
PaulieYifter|03:14:30
Conor74|03:39:59
Jcsmum|03:44:59
Mr Slow|03:44:59
Alitoast|03:45:00

First time runner so 1st goal to finish. Second to break 4hrs. Third to keep with the 3:45 pacers who I plan to run with.

Really understanding the whole taper madness thing now. I think I'm eating too much one minute then not enough the next, should I get in a sneaky run now or should I be saving myself??? Just want Monday to be tomorrow, the suspense is killing me

menoscemo · 30-05-2012 9:44pm

We have had a drop out on the boards relay team due to injury. While we are happy enough to run a 4 man team, another member would be welcome. We are hoping to run the realy in 2:4x:xx so we'd need someone who can at least run sub 40 for a 10k, preferrably a regular on Boards. If interested drop me a PM. Thanks

sideswipe · 30-05-2012 9:48pm

the sudden urgency would be because the marathon is on this weekend and i dont have a number.

Did you just wake up from a coma or something? Registration was opened for almost a year and you show up here looking for an entry a couple of days after it closes.

ps it's against the rules of the race and this forum

Mr Slow · 30-05-2012 10:06pm

oriainliam wrote: »

no i didnt wake up from a coma. I did the burren marathon last weekend and got a great kick out of it. didnt think i would be able for 2 marathons in a row. i am basically training for the great ethopian run and am running for Concern so need all the training i can get..

So go run 26.2 miles tomorrow?

KentuckyPete · 30-05-2012 10:12pm

Anyone got a slot on a slower relay team? Know someone keen to do a leg but closer to ten minute mile pace. If one of your team has dropped out like.

PM me if you have a slot

Not much good to you meno I'm afraid

Tipp man running · 30-05-2012 10:24pm

Had a final warm up run today on the straight road here in Cork....All the usual faces were out in force but everyone was running so much slower...must be a big race coming up or something..:P

daydorunrun · 30-05-2012 10:35pm

anyone anyone anyone got a bib for the marathon. i will pay the goin rate.
liam....

Ok you seem desperate, you can have mine for the going rate. I'll meet you on monday at city hall at 12:30 approx to give you the bib, it might be a bit sweaty but I'll through in 4 safety pins for free.

Seriously though 2 marathons in 2 weeks to train for a 10k??

Marthastew · 30-05-2012 10:57pm

Very, very best of luck to all in Cork Monday..... Meno and his super speedy relay team, JCsmum, belcara, Paulieyifter, corkrunner and most especially to those who are running their first marathon. Enjoy:D

alitoast · 31-05-2012 8:24am

Last training run this morning.....in the rain.....where did that come from???

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=Cork &day=4

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2965140

Formosa · 31-05-2012 9:10am

Name|Predicted Time|Actual Time
Belcarra|03:29:59
corkrunner71|03:09:50
Sideswipe|03:25:00
Taramorourke|03:35:00
irfrm|03:29:58
BobMac104|03:30:00
PaulieYifter|03:14:30
Conor74|03:39:59
Jcsmum|03:44:59
Mr Slow|03:44:59
Alitoast|03:45:00
Formosa|03:59:59

This is actually my fourth attempt at a marathon (got injured in the first two, with two weeks to go, was on the start line in Stratford-on-Avon on 29th April when it was announced it was cancelled 5 mins before the off ), so I shouldn't really be thinking about a time at all, I'll be delighted just to finish it.

Plus left knee was bloody sore on a 5 mile run this morning, so maybe the jinx will continue. Plenty of Nurofen will hopefully see me through.

Mr Slow · 31-05-2012 9:57am

oriainliam wrote: »

oh did the light just come on there. SLOW

Who's the face behind the troll?

Cork City Marathon, June 4th 2012.

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