This was my first marathon and I crossed the line at 3:51:52, not bad for a 49 year old and did all my training on a treadmill, I only started to run 51 weeks prior to the marathon, I ran my 1st 5km (darkness into light) on the 12th of may 2012 in Galway. Loved the whole course, the last 4 mile was tough but I wanted to get that sub 4 and I did. Thanks Limerick from 'The Treadmill Man'. :-)

I found it a tough enough course - really tough going back into the city after 20 miles and having to head out of town again. The one complaint i have is that some of the mile markers were way off. But a great race on great day. Great for Limerick!!!

The marathon course was on the tough side of fair; there were plenty of hills, a fine breeze (especially in the first half), and no great spectators, but I really enjoyed the race. The t-shirt and medals could be improved. Will be back next year. I had a ball.

Too many miles on a shoulder with only cones for protection. No scenery to speak of. There were 3.5 miles between water stops, but water bottles helped make up for that. Lame, cotton, generic t-shirt for mile/half/marathon.

My local marathon - so great to run it. Lots of pros and cons. Few spectators on much of the run and it rained for a bit. Past Thomand Park - legend.... Ran 2:56 and finished just outside of the top 10.

A very good course, especially the part through the UL campus. The course was part trail, which was good for variety. There were plenty of water and gel stops. Bad decision to have 10K runners finishing at the same time as marathon runners; they need to change this. Spectators were sparse, but that's probably expected with it being an inaugural event. Good to have Bank Holiday Monday to rest up.