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TENS OF THOUSANDS of people are expected to take part in running events in both Cork and Dublin today.
In Cork, The City Marathon kicked off at 9am with a large crowd set to tackle the over 26 mile course this morning.
Meanwhile, the 10k Flora Women’s Mini Marathon will start at 2pm this afternoon from Fitzwilliam Street Upper in Dublin.
Traffic is reportedly slow in Cork eastbound on the N40/South Ring Rd from Mahon through to the JLT and restrictions will also be in place in Dublin when the mini-marathon kicks off.
Are you taking part in either of these events? Send us your pictures to tips@thejournal.ie. And best of luck.
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Hats off to the 160 women taking part to raise funds for the Rape Crisis Cenre.
There was no marathon in Dublin today. Loadsa chicks doin a fun run isn’t a marathon. Well done everyone in cork.
A bit harsh – doing a 10k can be a massive challenge and accomplishment for some people -but true. There’s a major difference between a 10k “mini-marathon” and a 42.2k marathon and when people ask which length marathon you’re doing it’s hard not to respond that there is only one length marathon.
Arse
completely agree, headline should be changed to reflect there is only one marathon today and its in Cork not Dublin
In fairness a 10k run is tough but it is certainly NOT a marathon. Although those running it always say it is
Hi folks,
I’ve changed the first line to say “running events” to keep you all happy. I would argue that a mini-marathon by definition is a type of marathon but I’d rather stay out of the argument and let you all focus on offering your support to the people running and walking today. And of course, on enjoying your day off.
Have a good one!
Michelle
Says the bloke probably sitting in his y fronts on the couch all day
A ‘mini-marathon’ is a 10k race, tough enough as it is, ‘mini-marathon’ is a sort of pet name, shouldn’t be described as a marathon in headlines.
In fairness Michelle it’s a popular term and is widely used (and “mini” marathon is far catchier than “a bit less than quarter” marathon or “twenty miles shorter than a full” marathon), so those who don’t really pay much attention to the sport probably don’t see the big deal in the shared term.
In reality they are very different in terms of preparation and endurance required, hence it does sometimes touch a nerve for people when the two races are equated.
The headline still says “marathons”. It’s not a marathon. The fact that some people find it difficult doesnt make it a marathon. Some people struggle with the junior cert, that doesn’t make it a “mini-Phd Submission”
If you want to say you ran a marathon, run a marathon
If I play 5-a-side football, it’s still playing football. All the ladies doing the mini-marathon should be praised, especially the ones doing it for good causes. No need for cheap shots. Well done ladies.
Yes but it’s not mini-Champions League football
Thomas, nobody is saying they shouldn’t be praised,
But we should call a spade a spade, the women only event today is a 10km event.
A marathon is very much a different kettle of fish, to anyone that’s ever trained for a marathon it’s insulting to compare it to a 10km, they are very very different events. Training wise and endurance wise.
If you want to say you’ve done a marathon then DO an actual marathon.
Yes the 10km event does a lot of good and yes doing a 10km for somebody starting of running can be a challenge but so can a 5km or even 3km event…
.we don’t compare those to marathons so why compare a 10km?
Fair play to anyone taking part today.well done to all .lets try and be a little more positive in our we land.10k can be a real challenge just as a full marathon can be.Well done all
You never forget your first 10k, supposed to hit 24c today will be tough out there.
Oh the planks are alive and well. It is a MINI marathon which is what the story says. Grow up those of you who only ever put your finger on the keys to sling out negativity. This is one of the largest fundraising events held annually in this country. A lot of participants might not take part in a FULL marathon, but so many people today will manage it and raise money for worthy causes. I’m sure having a read of the original post will bolster their moods…. NOT
Orla I think the points are directed at the journalism rather than the participants in the mini-marathon.
Nobody is trying to take from the women who have gotten up, started exercising, trained (in many cases) for several months and raised thousands of euro for worthy causes. It’s fantastic and fair play to them – I hope every one of them has a great day and keeps active long into the future because that’ll make them the winners.
But the title and first paragraph of the article state that there are marathons taking place in Cork and Dublin today – there may be very large road races taking place in Cork and Dublin today but there’s only one actual marathon.
Hey Conor
I will accept that, but generally the tone used in one post was its just a girls fun run. Sort of takes the spirit of hard work out of it for me.
Oh good jesus christ. Will you chill out.
If you’ve missed out on taking part in Cork or Dublin today, there’s still time to sign up for the Waterford Viking Marathon on Sat July 29th. Madness play the Daytripper festival in the city the same date, it’s gonna be great.
Oops. Waterford marathon is on Sat JUNE 29th not July. My bad.
Madness are June 29th too.
Doing the 10K for Medicins San Frontiers today! Looks like it’ll be a nice day for it!
While we’re correcting & moaning, good luck to runners in both events, but next year can they please sort out the Cork course, traffic worse than nightmare, there has to be a way to get across the city north/south, people do have other stuff on.
Plenty of info available on the city council website.
Whatever way you decide to call Dublin’s event – best of luck to all participants , both in Cork and Dublin
Fingers crossed for my sisters in law and gorgeous nieces ,10k is enough of a chalenge
Good to know that Irish people will take to the streets for something atleast
Was thinking about training to do the marathon next year but looks like no need as Dublin 10k counts as one now!
Happy st dampers day
I don’t think any of the women who compete will be telling anyone they ‘ran a marathon’. Everyone knows the name is just a marketing ploy. I ran it today for the first time and I’m proud of myself even though it was ‘only’ 10k. This time last year I struggled to just walk upstairs. We all have to start somewhere.
RTE Sport has a similar headline too
Except they don’t allow feedback on their site.
Who cares what it is called it is all about raising monies for charities
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