tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post6240985875037855064..comments2024-03-26T12:58:14.587+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the Clonakilty Marathon, Half-Marathon & 10k...Sat 6th Feb 2016John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-28406025157603960952016-02-07T18:31:54.756+00:002016-02-07T18:31:54.756+00:00Just on the Garmin distance, 13.25 miles sounds ab...Just on the Garmin distance, 13.25 miles sounds about right. If you get 13.1 exactly then there is a suspicion that a course is short.<br /><br />I'm not sure what the set-up was but some races put out a 'spotting mat' about 50m before the finish. This is to allow the finish line commentator to spot the name of the finisher as they approach the finish line. John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-44778985003617857622016-02-07T18:01:20.748+00:002016-02-07T18:01:20.748+00:00My posted results are incorrect and was confirmed ...My posted results are incorrect and was confirmed by the race organizers. Plus my garmin was coming in @ 13.25 miles. The finishing timing mat was also .15 of a mile before the finish line. Dont think that the chip times were actually used.<br /><br />This is a novelty race and shouldnt be used for qualifying times etc.dottyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999465447018749120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-39837787565210998312016-02-07T17:14:31.485+00:002016-02-07T17:14:31.485+00:00Very little negative comments this time about the ...Very little negative comments this time about the event so it must have gone well!!!! Maybe the organisers should keep the old course and move it to end of March. Far more likely to avoid hassle otherwise it's on it's last legs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-1394642337483381082016-02-07T14:25:53.387+00:002016-02-07T14:25:53.387+00:00For the record I got my category result corrected ...For the record I got my category result corrected :-) <br /><br />I had no issue with all three races starting together as the overall numbers were manageable (e.g. The Dungarvan 10 last Sunday had circa 2,500 runners heading off at the same time). It's all about placing yourself in the correct position on the start line. Granted you'll always get a few slower runners starting with the &Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73402080036983017152016-02-06T23:13:48.722+00:002016-02-06T23:13:48.722+00:00All three races should start at seperate times. It...All three races should start at seperate times. Its a disaster i was doing the full and had to pass out all the 10k half runners they run 4 or 5 wide its hard enough as it is have respect for people and keep to one side of the roadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-48824952370089007262016-02-06T23:10:19.015+00:002016-02-06T23:10:19.015+00:00Pat this is a commercial event they keep all the m...Pat this is a commercial event they keep all the money its a golden gooseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-12634369899335057282016-02-06T20:57:00.723+00:002016-02-06T20:57:00.723+00:00As one of the people who had been critical on here...As one of the people who had been critical on here of the way the organisers mishandled the postponement of the original Waterfront event in December, I feel it's only fair to comment positively on my experience in Clon this morning. In what we difficult wet and windy conditions, I felt the organisation was excellent. It started bang in time, roads were well marshalled, there were what Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850775361925858721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-75774067974385172502016-02-06T20:42:18.812+00:002016-02-06T20:42:18.812+00:00Great race in challenging conditions. Hats off to ...Great race in challenging conditions. Hats off to all the Marshalls out on the course, standing out in driving rain (at times) for hours. Great to see the scenic hilly route back - it's what makes this marathon unique. <br /><br />I'm in the wrong age category in the results - probably due to the fact that I had a significant birthday since the original race was postponed - although my Grellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132757537248747078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-23247193471132070912016-02-06T17:48:46.833+00:002016-02-06T17:48:46.833+00:00Great event today , facilities at quality hotel to...Great event today , facilities at quality hotel top class ,route very well marshalled , and nice snacks on return . Give the orgsnisers a break all funds go the charity Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13322554893649749871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-55894396730131181182016-02-06T16:56:58.493+00:002016-02-06T16:56:58.493+00:00Some of the people have the wrong club names as we...Some of the people have the wrong club names as well. For corrections, contact the chip timing company.<br />John Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65990882236930501642016-02-06T16:47:47.426+00:002016-02-06T16:47:47.426+00:00Some names are missing off the list in the half ma...Some names are missing off the list in the half marathon . Can it be rechecked . This is twice in one week to have no times . This race is expensive so I would expect a time . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com