tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post7018141957640255699..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the John Buckley Sports Cork Half-Marathon...Sun 8th Sept 2013John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-74384094906715519342013-09-17T21:57:35.367+01:002013-09-17T21:57:35.367+01:00So a week on from St Finbar's statement, what ...So a week on from St Finbar's statement, what is the verdict ? Was the course the full distance and if so, what is the explanation for the start line being apparently so far from the previous year's start line ?Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172535590393289741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-46253326443882255782013-09-12T09:02:22.758+01:002013-09-12T09:02:22.758+01:00Are the county and Munster results for this marath...Are the county and Munster results for this marathon published somewhere????<br />Ps great race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-44353825462150891562013-09-11T22:35:18.772+01:002013-09-11T22:35:18.772+01:00Lets wait til we hear how short it was if short at...Lets wait til we hear how short it was if short at all. You might still have a PB if you can do the maths! It's disappointing for everyone if the course was short but it was still a great day out and let's keep it in perspective, no one got hurt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-53400051142033538792013-09-11T15:13:08.135+01:002013-09-11T15:13:08.135+01:00Look, it was clearly short going by the position o...Look, it was clearly short going by the position of the start line, period. Pb's are void . Roll on Charleville. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-22668621507264557712013-09-10T10:34:33.909+01:002013-09-10T10:34:33.909+01:00Dear Athletes,
I would like to confirm that the co...Dear Athletes,<br />I would like to confirm that the course was measured using the Jones Counter in accordance with IAAF guidelines. <br />To allay the concerns that have been expressed we will review the measurements and mile markers to ensure we have definitive measure for the half marathon distance.<br />We would like to thank everyone who took part in the race and everybody who provided us Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73069756044458972462013-09-09T19:36:01.465+01:002013-09-09T19:36:01.465+01:00Another person worried about the course measuremen...Another person worried about the course measurement. 13.05 by my Garmin which even allowing for the direct line that's used when signal is lost, it still seems short.<br /><br />I'm sure someone from the club is reading this, maybe some of the pacers..maybe a comment on this to put our minds at ease that the course was re-measured with the new starting line in place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-6171720304255788592013-09-09T16:48:57.378+01:002013-09-09T16:48:57.378+01:00Hmm ok... so all the GPS watches were wrong? And t...Hmm ok... so all the GPS watches were wrong? And the course is the same length as last year even though the only thing that seems to have moved (and I'm open to correction on this one) is the start line.<br />Anyone from the organisers want to post confirming that they are confident the course measurement was accurate last year and this year? I for one would be suitably reassured :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9989805651486365812013-09-09T15:21:07.327+01:002013-09-09T15:21:07.327+01:00will those moaning about the distance please under...will those moaning about the distance please understand Garmins etc. use non-military GPS, there will always be a margin for error. If ye have any problems feel free to contact the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces aka Obama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2233046328073365882013-09-09T14:29:30.549+01:002013-09-09T14:29:30.549+01:00it's funny - people don't mind a short cou...it's funny - people don't mind a short course it's the long ones they hate. seems sloppy to meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65492966969183108972013-09-09T13:32:27.044+01:002013-09-09T13:32:27.044+01:00How comes men always get trophies but women, not. ...How comes men always get trophies but women, not. Bit unfair isn't it?! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-10832218492184271612013-09-09T13:07:12.356+01:002013-09-09T13:07:12.356+01:00Last year we started 200 metres back the road, and...Last year we started 200 metres back the road, and as far as i can work out ran exactly the same route , the turn seemed to be in the same place, so cannot figure out how it was going to be 13.1.<br />Its disappointing if thats the case...<br />It seemed to be a really fast day anyway yesterday which adds to the quick times..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-71610688472167400932013-09-09T12:47:01.706+01:002013-09-09T12:47:01.706+01:00Races are measured by jones counter and not by gar...Races are measured by jones counter and not by garmins or other gps devices.Im sure it was accurately measuredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-75787115628860900902013-09-09T12:47:01.285+01:002013-09-09T12:47:01.285+01:00What are the 3 things that matter most to any runn...What are the 3 things that matter most to any runner who is striving to achieve a PB (which is most runner's goal) ? 1. Starting time recorded correctly. 2. Finishing time recorded correctly. 3. Course measured correctly.<br />All of the other stuff (t-shirts, marshalling, refreshments) are welcome bonuses but bonuses only. Unless 1, 2 and 3 are achieved the race organisation is a failure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-81781665395939003472013-09-09T11:33:53.622+01:002013-09-09T11:33:53.622+01:00Really enjoyable race. Thank you to the 1:45 pacer...Really enjoyable race. Thank you to the 1:45 pacers. They ran a good pace and were good fun during the race. My watch had the distance shorter as well but I know it lost satellite connection a few times under the trees so not sure if that was related or not. Mine showed as 13:04.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-4632103746122493392013-09-09T10:55:08.863+01:002013-09-09T10:55:08.863+01:00having too short a course is not acceptable. total...having too short a course is not acceptable. totally in validates ones PB. last year i measured it as 13.2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2984033097343759772013-09-09T00:36:52.189+01:002013-09-09T00:36:52.189+01:00had great day out. 1.30 pacers top class. my watch...had great day out. 1.30 pacers top class. my watch measuresd course at 12.95 miles. just wondering why no medals? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-32674452795848579282013-09-08T21:45:43.728+01:002013-09-08T21:45:43.728+01:00Yes the weather was kind,really enjoyed the run an...Yes the weather was kind,really enjoyed the run and the day,the garmin measured it as 12.6 so the course was a little short but it doesn't take from my enjoyment of the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-25569484081842651772013-09-08T20:51:18.692+01:002013-09-08T20:51:18.692+01:00Well done st finbarrs on a very well organised eve...Well done st finbarrs on a very well organised event for a very reasonable entry fee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2610778041765363202013-09-08T17:28:13.331+01:002013-09-08T17:28:13.331+01:00Well done to the pacers, brought me in under the 1...Well done to the pacers, brought me in under the 1:30 with more than five mins off PB. Great organisation, well done to all in St Finbarrs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-43934004890627576942013-09-08T15:41:23.840+01:002013-09-08T15:41:23.840+01:00A very well organised race, thanks to all involved...A very well organised race, thanks to all involved, especially the 1:45 pacers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19040428470877536872013-09-08T15:28:10.884+01:002013-09-08T15:28:10.884+01:00Great to see the results up already and enjoyed th...Great to see the results up already and enjoyed the race, im just wondering did anyone else find the mile markers and overall course a bit short? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36593454770490460242013-09-08T15:24:12.907+01:002013-09-08T15:24:12.907+01:00Brilliant work by the pacers. Practically dragged ...Brilliant work by the pacers. Practically dragged me over the line to get inside 1.30...! Thanks so much for the encouragement. MarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-8014772387479464372013-09-08T15:00:21.129+01:002013-09-08T15:00:21.129+01:00A good day in Blarney with weather being kind and ...A good day in Blarney with weather being kind and loads to eat. Results up online before I got home, so great organisation with the chip system.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172535590393289741noreply@blogger.com