tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post2012763366620823564..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results & photos of the 2017 Ballycotton 10 mile road race...Sun 12th March 2017John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90219658240403506292017-03-15T00:26:38.717+00:002017-03-15T00:26:38.717+00:00Third time doing the Ballycotton 10 and this year ...Third time doing the Ballycotton 10 and this year was the best so far, the improvements made were great. Mighty to have such a big crowd, gave it a wonderful atmosphere and I never felt alone.. Supporters were their usual self and really made it. Was thrilled to get a tee-shirt as I was not expecting that. All in all another great run. Thanks to everyone involved you are a mighty community, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30665444249827613682017-03-14T21:07:38.789+00:002017-03-14T21:07:38.789+00:00Thanks to everybody involved in the race last Sund...Thanks to everybody involved in the race last Sunday, as always a great day & race. Ballycotton Running Promotions take a bow. I have to agree with some of the comments regarding some runners taking up the width of the road, totally ignoring the fact that others may need to pass them out. <br />Again thanks so much to everybody involved on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-51365121525468904692017-03-14T20:26:53.493+00:002017-03-14T20:26:53.493+00:002965 finishers, is that a record for Ballycotton? ...2965 finishers, is that a record for Ballycotton? <br /><br />Was the first split at 5 miles? I can't remember.<br /><br />I'm really delighted with my first ever Ballycotton 10 tee shirt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-75460190035020344902017-03-14T20:24:52.000+00:002017-03-14T20:24:52.000+00:00A big thank you again this year to all the organis...A big thank you again this year to all the organisers of the ballycotton 10. Having to organise over 4000 people for a race is no easy task but you were brilliant this year once again and looked after everyone very well. I'm already looking forward to the 10 next year. Martynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-67871964531099091312017-03-14T18:31:10.427+00:002017-03-14T18:31:10.427+00:00The event organisers did the best they could. Grea...The event organisers did the best they could. Great teamwork on the day.<br />I could go on and on about whats good but here are they problems:<br /><br />too many runners - a lot of people cannot race it, took me over 3miles to not be delayed.<br /><br />Also agree with some of the comments above, a certain non professional running club with members casually taking up the width of the roads, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89834017482358273262017-03-14T12:56:06.206+00:002017-03-14T12:56:06.206+00:00Definitely agree, certain clubs running in a line ...Definitely agree, certain clubs running in a line was a joke and no run etiquette Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-53194418940971303222017-03-14T07:56:03.706+00:002017-03-14T07:56:03.706+00:00First timer here! Great buzz around around Ballyco...First timer here! Great buzz around around Ballycotton and the weather was excellent.<br /><br />Great organisation and the support was a great help.<br /><br />The t-shirt was bonus, wasn't expecting it.<br /><br />I would agree with the water at the finishing line! <br /><br />9/10 - 1 point dropped for no water when crossing the finishing line and no showers (which I knew about by would Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-10637392149751202712017-03-13T23:52:52.238+00:002017-03-13T23:52:52.238+00:00(sorry if I'm commenting twice, internet probl...(sorry if I'm commenting twice, internet problem!) 3rd year doing the event. Thought the change in baggage area was a great improvement and route to the start line after what happened last year, so well done to the organisers on that! No delay at all at the baggage area before or after for me this year. The t-shirt was a nice surprise too, delighted with it! Hoping to get to do it again Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150927475372387826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90879690624582360712017-03-13T22:28:01.593+00:002017-03-13T22:28:01.593+00:00One small suggestion - as well as having someone c...One small suggestion - as well as having someone calling out split times it would be great if someone called out current race positions at maybe 5 or 6 miles. For people either side of the cut-off for the much-sought-afterTop 100 T-shirts it would be be an added incentive to dig deeper to move up a few places (or to hang on!). <br /><br />Thanks on a great race as always. I've been coming on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-56437275510445136592017-03-13T22:20:01.292+00:002017-03-13T22:20:01.292+00:00I don't understand the torture, it shows you a...I don't understand the torture, it shows you are almost home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11325415066280579992017-03-13T21:47:11.813+00:002017-03-13T21:47:11.813+00:00Too much wind on the front 5, too much heat on the...Too much wind on the front 5, too much heat on the back 5!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400357080546551869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9645562313875350712017-03-13T19:55:49.432+00:002017-03-13T19:55:49.432+00:00Great race and a big thank you to all the organis...Great race and a big thank you to all the organisers and volunteers and spectators. Only suggestion might be to have a few wave starts to manage the numbers and narrow street. Would be preferable to reducing numbersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-80529763725855469932017-03-13T19:09:12.932+00:002017-03-13T19:09:12.932+00:00I am sure the logic behind putting the water last ...I am sure the logic behind putting the water last was to prevent a build up of runners close to the finish line and to move the crowd away as far as possible ,Ballycotton Running Promotions know their stuff !Darrennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11920870307701774502017-03-13T18:41:04.993+00:002017-03-13T18:41:04.993+00:00Never. never. never as Big Ian said.
Quit cribbing...Never. never. never as Big Ian said.<br />Quit cribbing. Closed road. Lovely top. Great buzz. Well stewarded. <br />Probably not the place for a PB but such is life. And lovely scenery too. Chill out and enjoy the buzz. Go raibh maith agaibh go lèirPierce de Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969276592561258657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-23792772469767535452017-03-13T18:07:34.755+00:002017-03-13T18:07:34.755+00:00Chip timing, lots of info on the parking/bag drops...Chip timing, lots of info on the parking/bag drops etc, waters, bananas, mugs, the honour of running a race with Olympic level runners and even a dry fit top this year! Small improvements apart (water first thing at the end!), nothing else could have been better. <br />If you want to do your PB, you need to get down early and position yourself well before starting time. However, compare to last Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89554947471851001942017-03-13T17:26:13.966+00:002017-03-13T17:26:13.966+00:00Great race again, well done to john Walshe and all...Great race again, well done to john Walshe and all the crew. The new baggage area worked very well, and the weather was brillant for running.<br /> looking forward to next year.<br />Ted O'Learynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-37395637496873994672017-03-13T16:58:44.401+00:002017-03-13T16:58:44.401+00:00All these people crying out to cut the numbers in ...All these people crying out to cut the numbers in half are the very people that i can imagine come crying out when they dont get it. This would also cut out a lot of serious athletes as they could not get in. Great race and should stay that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-47718077146922366402017-03-13T16:41:52.120+00:002017-03-13T16:41:52.120+00:00Well done and thanks Ballycotton Running Promotion...Well done and thanks Ballycotton Running Promotions..Top job as always Michael Hartynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18913284346796389242017-03-13T15:35:34.264+00:002017-03-13T15:35:34.264+00:00My first 10 mile race and what an event to pick. B...My first 10 mile race and what an event to pick. Beautiful weather, fantastic location and an extremely well run event. Well done to the organisers and volunteers - will definitely be back next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-34544054358254720582017-03-13T14:41:23.877+00:002017-03-13T14:41:23.877+00:00Great day have to agree with previous comments re ...Great day have to agree with previous comments re water at the end....maybe next year we could get that first....well done to all who volunteered and made it another fantastic day out!Maireadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52935739467248105022017-03-13T14:22:55.473+00:002017-03-13T14:22:55.473+00:00What a great day we had at Ballycotton. Fantastic ...What a great day we had at Ballycotton. Fantastic race, fantastic atmosphere.<br />The larger numbers add to the event. Will definitely be back. Well done to all the organisers, and you even organised the weather too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-10309814405320535982017-03-13T14:07:41.407+00:002017-03-13T14:07:41.407+00:00Excellently run race. It would be hard to drop the...Excellently run race. It would be hard to drop the numbers as its hard enough to get in as it is. It does take people to place themselves correctly, a lot people push their way up to the front and are no where near good enough and straight away that can start a bottleneck. Then there are clubs who decide to run in a line together. And you can see from the photos the gaps those clubs are causing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-47544016883081509172017-03-13T13:50:36.070+00:002017-03-13T13:50:36.070+00:00Such a great place first time in ballycotton will ...Such a great place first time in ballycotton will be back one suggestion if I may I was gasping for water at the end mugs should have been last water bottles first thank you for a lovely day down thereMaura nevillenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-39580876403825215982017-03-13T12:57:36.415+00:002017-03-13T12:57:36.415+00:00Great race 3rd time doing it and the best IMO yet....Great race 3rd time doing it and the best IMO yet. Great value at €16 and would agree that the numbers is what adds to the whole Ballycotton aura. Would also agree with water at the end. But only a small quibble. Thank you to all involved. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73696359506535758262017-03-13T12:53:31.560+00:002017-03-13T12:53:31.560+00:00First Ballycotton run, in fact first ten mile run ...First Ballycotton run, in fact first ten mile run :) Great day out, well organised, good atmosphere. Would echo the comments above about the water, would have appreciated it first thing. Hopefully see you next year Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03384590107580072341noreply@blogger.com