Ireland - flattest marathon route for pb? - General running

laurielee

15/01/2012 at 14:55

Not getting any younger I would like to attempt a PB for my next marathon (the magical under 4 hrs is singing to me...oh I wish..) I would like to run it this side of August ideally, cos of other commitments. Any advice as to which marathon in Ireland is likely to offer a pb?

thanks

GKD

15/01/2012 at 15:21

I can't imagine Galway is too hilly, maybe worth a look? Right time of the year too I think

laurielee

15/01/2012 at 20:26

Thanks - I will look into it

Dub Runner

17/01/2012 at 14:32

hi Laurilee

I think Portumna is considered to be the fastest and most "friendliest" marathon in Ireland. Forget the ones on the west coast..

dhale750

19/01/2012 at 16:02

erm, def. not Dublin. Can't be much more help than that!

jim hamilton

20/01/2012 at 06:46

Longford

laurielee

20/01/2012 at 12:25

thanks very much for all your help. Longford seems to be the best bet

jim hamilton

21/01/2012 at 08:47

Longford is one of my favourite places to run.It is a well organised race,there is a pasta party the night before the race and food after the race all included in the price.There is also a dance night and prizegiving.

Everyone is very helpful and it certainly lives up to it,s name of the friendly marathon.

Good luck and I hope you have a great time.

21/01/2012 at 10:04

Any one running the Lakeland ultra at the end of August?

laurielee

21/01/2012 at 12:27

Longford sounds terrific!! Thanks for that

Simon_RD

18/10/2012 at 19:52

If you fancy a trip over the water, teh flattest marathon in the UK is the Greater Manchester Marathon

http://www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/runner-information/course-a-amenities

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