Cork City Marathon 4th June 2023
Cork City Marathon - 4th Jun 2023 Race Report- Finished the race in 3:18:49 - 186th place and 42 in my category. This was my first marathon in 12 years and 3rd time running Cork. It started off like the last 2 times I ran Cork, very hot and no clouds in the sky. I woke up at 6am had my routine breakfast, 2 weatabix and 2 toast smothered in blackcurrant jam washed down with a cup of tea. Got my nutrition for the day, gels and salt tablets. Didn't drink too much water, I didn't want to be running to the loo every 5 mins before the race. Well hydrated from day before, I drank 4 litres of water pre race. Final charge for my head phones, trip to the toilet and I was good to go. Got the train into Cork city, train was buzzing with athletes doing both the Full marathon, half and the 10k. Loads of Midleton Ac supporters on the train. Quick jog from the train into the start line about 1km, this was my warm up. The start of the race was really busy, huge numbers turned up for the 10k...