tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post3100833806457376411..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the Ballyandreen 5 mile road race...Thurs 23rd May 2013John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-27702927992761234002013-05-24T21:57:29.071+01:002013-05-24T21:57:29.071+01:00any photos of the raceany photos of the raceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89316667066119782642013-05-24T19:49:15.010+01:002013-05-24T19:49:15.010+01:00would the ballycotton series be considered tougher...would the ballycotton series be considered tougher courses than the midleton 5.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-34798201591732533152013-05-24T16:27:49.491+01:002013-05-24T16:27:49.491+01:00a thoroughly enjoyable experience, great atmospher...a thoroughly enjoyable experience, great atmosphere and camaraderie on a lovely summer's evening by the sea. Had to laugh at the 2 women warming up on the hill before the start line , one of whom suddenly stopped and said "feck it, we'll be doing enough running in a minute when the race starts!" Brilliant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-49836222428413559282013-05-24T14:47:26.423+01:002013-05-24T14:47:26.423+01:00Great race and the rope idea was excellent. The wi...Great race and the rope idea was excellent. The wind made the race very interesting> Any photos? they might tell to who was working hardest? Thanks for the cuppa too! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-54897415484731924222013-05-24T14:28:34.913+01:002013-05-24T14:28:34.913+01:00I'm amazed that so many people were able to fi...I'm amazed that so many people were able to find the place. The only Ballyandreen I could find on Google Maps was out near Tower, so I had to ask around and also dig out the OS map of the area (eventually found it!). I appreciate the directions went up on this site yesterday, but it was too late for me to see it (again I understand that this (fantastic) site is voluntary etc).<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-12944899724017508012013-05-24T14:14:11.153+01:002013-05-24T14:14:11.153+01:00Am amazed that so many people were able to find th...Am amazed that so many people were able to find the place. The directions were only put up on the day so I didn't see them so I had to ask around and dig out the OS map of the area (though I appreciate all the work is voluntary, so I shouldn't complain!). <br /><br />Great that the race was €5 as all these races add up. <br /><br />Brilliant once more that you can register the day beforeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52966923545557069242013-05-24T13:35:49.685+01:002013-05-24T13:35:49.685+01:00Very nice scenic race and very well organised, jus...Very nice scenic race and very well organised, just one downside that I saw...how come there was no clock at the finish line?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-6396700278850381462013-05-24T13:29:56.906+01:002013-05-24T13:29:56.906+01:00About ''there's always one'' ...About ''there's always one'' that person that was in a great hurry to leave the field should 'just for once give up their free time to see whats it like to help out in these events, I for one along with many others say THANKS to all those that help at these events to insure we runners get to and fro safely. Stay at home next time person. PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36151202561800148052013-05-24T13:27:18.300+01:002013-05-24T13:27:18.300+01:00Great weather, great race. Thanks to all the stewa...Great weather, great race. Thanks to all the stewards etc. Rope at start a great idea as was the zoned starting. I really think most people genuinely do try to find their correct starting zone. The numbers alone and the narrow start means that everyone bar the very first runners will be slightly held up. Isn't it better to see people out running and enjoying the evening than worrying about a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-8790639327473673372013-05-24T12:21:07.187+01:002013-05-24T12:21:07.187+01:00Ditto to what Shane said that was really nice goin...Ditto to what Shane said that was really nice going into someone house for a cuppa afterwards,pure Irish Thank you,not wishing to turn the mood sour on a very well organised race given the numbers space price etc but the Few runners who finished earlier and were walking back to the car park that displayed absolutely no regard for other slower runners still out on the course by walking on the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55586149350436376672013-05-24T11:17:21.046+01:002013-05-24T11:17:21.046+01:00I also think a word of mention to the man who
Dona...I also think a word of mention to the man who<br />Donated his kitchen post race for tea/coffee and biscuits. Great chat with mother and her sister dishing out the hot drinks. I'm bowled over by the generosity of these people. Amazing. Thank you. Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307937061161708809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65621571525879430082013-05-24T10:56:36.830+01:002013-05-24T10:56:36.830+01:00I really enjoyed this race. The roped off area at ...I really enjoyed this race. The roped off area at the start is a brilliant idea. The scenery is spectacular and 'the beast' is a good challenge. There were still too many slow runners in the wrong time zones but there's nothing the organisers can do about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-59413281392090436542013-05-24T10:13:19.346+01:002013-05-24T10:13:19.346+01:00While the time zones did improve things a bit at t...While the time zones did improve things a bit at the start, it is way too narrow and very difficult to make any progress until you reach the main road. Still quite a few slower runners up the front. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-63154801298854545142013-05-24T09:54:55.746+01:002013-05-24T09:54:55.746+01:00Great race and very well organised once again by J...Great race and very well organised once again by John Walshe and team in Ballycotton Runnisupposed ng Promotions. Well done to all - take a bow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19997669266122704652013-05-24T09:54:28.344+01:002013-05-24T09:54:28.344+01:00All good at the start line and the finish, but wha...All good at the start line and the finish, but what was the steward at the gate for parking doing.<br />You can't put 300 cars into a field and then give right of way to everything else on the road. Longer to get the car from the field than to run the race. Cmon.....<br />The roped off time zone worked well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-6767344603834268142013-05-24T09:54:22.885+01:002013-05-24T09:54:22.885+01:00Just finished Ballyandreen for the first time. Tou...Just finished Ballyandreen for the first time. Tough but very enjoyable. As always the volunteers, stewards etc amaze me. Thanks for the hard work.Ger Brownenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-76346622840160118432013-05-24T09:46:13.834+01:002013-05-24T09:46:13.834+01:00I really thought the time zones were brilliant. La...I really thought the time zones were brilliant. Last year it took me ages to get to the start line and lots of weaving around slower runners for the first mile or so. This year was very easy to find a good starting point in the crowd.<br /><br />As always very well organised race by BallyCotton running promotions.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com