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Marathon training

  • 05-11-2008 3:51pm
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    I intend to run the cork marathon in June 2009. Im of average fitneness and can at the moment run about 6 miles in just under an hour. I was wondering if there was anyone out there who has possibly ran the cork marathon previously who could help me with a training programme or any tips. Thanks


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,558 Peckham
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    Haven't run Cork myself, but others here have and they'll be able to provide specific pointers on the race.

    In terms of training, you're in a better position than many embarking on their first marathon outing. For a first timer training program, Hal Higdon is a great option - I used him for my first outing, as have many others here. He has two novice options and two intermediate options, just choose one that suits what you feel comfortable with. Most marathon training plans are 16-18 weeks, so you've plenty of time before needing to start specific training. Maybe pick an addtional race (maybe 10k) early in the year as an interim target.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 RICHIE-RICH
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    Concur with Peckhams advice.
    You can't go too far wrong with Hal Higdons Novice "get me round" program.I did think it was a bit light on the longer runs, but it did get me round Dublin a few years ago.
    Have a look at Hals program, and there are plenty of other online plans for free- runners world, Cool running, and Furman Institute for more serious plan.

    Keep tipping away over the winter, and your 18 week plan for Cork will start at end of January.
    You could always focus the mind with the local BHAA races in early 2009, and of course there is the Ballycotton 10 in early March
    All this information is available on the web, so a 10 minute googling session will see you loaded with info (perhaps too much!!!)

    For info on the cork course look at the sticky in this forum.

    If you are in Cork or surroundings you can check out the Running in Cork website http://corkrunning.blogspot.com/ - lots of info on local races.

    Enjoy, and see you in June.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,411 SUNGOD
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    peckham and richie rich have said it all really, you dont need anyone who has run cork to give you specific advice on it. if this is your first marathon the actual course is not important cork/dublin/longford you concern is just training and preparing to get you round and to really enjoy the day. as has been said numerous times on this forum you only get one first marathon so enjoy it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 413 zenmonk
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    Anyone know when its on
    Links??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 167 RICHIE-RICH
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    http://www.corkcitymarathon.ie/

    Bank Holiday Monday, 1 June 2009


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 413 zenmonk
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    great thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 35 cullig_jp


    Cheers guys, thanks for the advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 514 numorouno
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    OP im also thinking of doin my first marathon in cork in June 209 and im running about similar times. im thinking of doing the ballycotton 10 in march and the connemara half marathon in april some time. also might try a short few runs in the mean time in the run up to christmas. there are some great runs on www.mapmyrun.com for around cork with varying lenghts. these are great so as not to get bored of any one run


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,441 Slogger Jogger
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    I've done Cork for the last 2 years. Its a great race and well organised and supported on the streets. Theres nothing too strange or startling about the route that needs specific training for. The ascents covered in the race are around 380 metres, so over 26 miles they are not that significant. Building other races like the Conn half into your training schedule is a great idea though. If you're starting training soon you will have a great base of training on board. I didn't do anything specific for Cork. I did a solid 3 months training for Connemara full and then sortof ticked over til the Cork marathon, doing bits of regular running, cycling and hill running. The toughest bit probably is the last few miles on the straight road when the challenge becomes mental as much as physical. A great finish on Patricks street though awaits. Be nice you yourself and if you're not local book yourself into somewhere central for the weekend of the marathon and make the most of a great city.


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