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Kilarney Half Marathon for a newbie?

bouli73 · 2013-03-26 13:58:27

Hi quick question. Have just completed my second 10k race, newbie to running. Was considering training for half marathon and Kilarney fits in well timewise. However, work colleague tells me that it is a very "hilly" course and unsuitable for beginners? Just wanted to enquire from those who may have done this race…

26-03-2013 01:58PM

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bouli73

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Hi

quick question.

Have just completed my second 10k race, newbie to running. Was considering training for half marathon and Kilarney fits in well timewise. However, work colleague tells me that it is a very "hilly" course and unsuitable for beginners?

Just wanted to enquire from those who may have done this race previously as to your thoughts on it?

Thanks

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#2 26-03-2013 04:59PM

dmire

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It is a downhill route. Checkout http://www.runkillarneymarathon.com/raceinformation.php

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#3 26-03-2013 05:18PM

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bouli73 wrote: »

However, work colleague tells me that it is a very "hilly" course and unsuitable for beginners?

Nonsense.

There is no such thing as an "unsuitable" road race for beginners. And, as has been mentioned, the only real hill on that course is being run downhill. It means your legs will be more sore the next day, but that's it.

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