Superheroes, oh la las, and record breakers

A trickle of blood from the occasional stumble, lots of dribbling sweat, but no sign of tears as the fitter citizens of Cork and Dublin took to the streets to give each other’s city marathon a run for its money.

In Cork, it was the full monty — all 26 miles and 385 yards of it — in perfect starting weather conditions with an overcast day that was as cool as the running outfits on display. In Dublin, runners turned out in force for the Flora Women’s mini marathon.

In fact, Cork had a marathon and a half, as the day-long event included a half marathon. Early birds were catching the first turn: Running from the Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Tivoli to Kent Railway Station from 7.30am.