More than 32,000 expected to take part in the runs in the two cities
Sighle O'Toole with two of her daughters Eimear Ryan and Aoife Munnelly taking part in the VHI Women's Mini Marathon. Photograph: Conor CapplisSighle O’Toole was at the start line early with two of her daughters, and the other was supporting from afar: “My daughter, Maeve, was diagnosed with breast cancer in December, she’s currently undergoing treatment. My daughter Aoife decided we should do this race for Breast Cancer Ireland. Maeve is 42, she’s a mum of three.
Kosek revealed he has run more than 25 marathons and this was his fourth time running in Cork. He was delighted to accept the Cork City Marathon cup from Lord Mayor of Cork Deirdre Forde. “It’s the only race that I’ve ever struggled in from very early hour- it doesn’t feel too bad in the shade but when you are out there, it was really warm – it was really tough from around mile 16 to mile 22
“Pawel, the Polish guy, was very strong – he has very good times as has my friend Tudor who won the Limerick Marathon – they were the guys to watch,” O’Hanlon said, whose best time is 2.17 in London.
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