Weather Forecast - Cork City Marathon 2016

Page Update 15:00, Sunday June 5th

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Weather Forecast

Predicted weather forecast for Cork, for Monday morning, between 08:00 and 14:00. It's still a bit too far out to give an accurate forecast, but this is the outlook. Earlier predictions, by Met Eireann, suggested mild temperatures throughout. Unfortunately that does not look like happening - It's looking like another scorcher. Currently looks like it will be pretty warn - Not as bad as yesterday, though Met Eireann are predicting afternoon temps up to 24C

Rainfall Forecast

Update 15:00, Sunday June 6th
Met Eireann are predicting heavy showers, however, as far as I can tell, these should all be 'upcountry'

Looks there may be some light cloud cover - DON'T be fooled by this - The UV Index is predicted to be 7 which is high enough for most people to burn quite quickly

Update 15:00, Sunday June 6th
The update on cloud forecast is that cloud cover appears to have thickened since yersterday's forecast. If today is anything to go by, this will protect from the worst of the sun - but Don't be Complacent! UV will be just as strong = 7 on the index.


Predicted Cloud Cover - Cork 0800, Mon June 6th	Predicted Cloud Cover - Cork 1100, Mon June 6th	Predicted Cloud Cover - Cork 1400, Mon June 6th

Wind Forecast

Update 15:00, Sunday June 6th

Winds off the west coast have picked up, nevertheless, local winds are predicted to remain somewhat light. There was a light breeze this morning, and was in my face as I cycled back intowards town, from the Carrigrohane Road - This morning, I measured the Grant Thornton 5k (Wed June 29th) (Calibration course is on the Carrigrohane Road) This breeze should give a nice cooling effect all the way in from Inchigaggin - the last 3.5 miles, or so.

Wind is predicted to be light enough, and coming from the southeast - which means that it's going to be pretty warm


Predicted Wind - Cork 0800, Mon June 6th	Predicted Wind - Cork 1100, Mon June 6th	Predicted Wind - Cork 1400, Mon June 6th

Temperature Forecast

Update 15:00, Sunday June 6th
The higher temperature predicted for early afternoon tomorrow has dropped a bit. Met Eireann has predicted a high of 24C, but this seems more likely upcountry. The temperature charts below suggest cooler conditions close to the south coast. Let's hope for that anyway

Temperature is predicted to be in the high teens by 0800, and be upinto the mid twenties by late morning


Predicted Temperature - Cork 0800, Mon June 6th	Predicted Temperature - Cork 1100, Mon June 6th	Predicted Temperature - Cork 1400, Mon June 6th

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Weather Warning!

With the sort of weather likely on Monday, it's really going to be a matter of safety first. DON'T be ambitious from the outset. That's generally good advice for the Marathon, irrespective of weather conditions. Unless you are fully prepared, both in your training, and for the conditions, it is worth reconsidering your expectations for the event. If necessary, scale back on your targets. There will be other Marathons, just make sure that YOU go home safely.

Sweat in Eyes

It may be worthwhile smearing a line of vaseline across your brow, just above your eyebrows - just a line - you're not painting the wall!!
NB: Probably a good idea NOT to put sunblock on your brow - Sunblock in the eyes is *EXTREMELY* uncomfortable

Sunscreen

You are going to be out in the sun for several hours - do the sensible thing and wear sunscreen. UV Index 7 is predicted!

Sweat Elsewhere

Wet clothes can lead to pretty bad chafing. Vaseline, and the likes, doesn't really stand up to long runs. Bodyglide, and similar products tend to last much longer. Whatever product you use, remember to put something everywhere you are liable to chafe. Probably a good idea to use a lip balm, with UV protection too.

Head Wear

Even if you don't normally wear a cap, it's worth considering it, to keep the extreme sun off your scalp.

Water/Hydration

Assuming that you have been hydrating, ideally for the past week or so, keep it up. If you haven't been doing that, don't be tempted to 'guzzle'for the next 36 hoyrs - you'll flush out your electrolytes, resulting in cramps, and/or worse - disorientation in the later stages.

Too much water can be a serious problem too. If you feel fluid sloshing around in your stomach, you've probably taken too much fluid on board.

Relay Runners

Get shelter from the sun, if you can - you may be standing around for a long time, waiting for your handover.

Advice for the Day
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Appeal for Stewards/Marshals

Stewards are urgently needed for Monday's Marathon, especially so considering the high temperatures, which may give rise to heat distress in runners