tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post7425085981717054772..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Results of the Mallow 10 mile road race...Sun 23rd Mar 2014John Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-78436235668043275412014-03-26T16:38:12.608+00:002014-03-26T16:38:12.608+00:00The rule is clear. Black and white. Disqualify hea...The rule is clear. Black and white. Disqualify headphone wearers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-78599786720392898092014-03-25T15:34:35.935+00:002014-03-25T15:34:35.935+00:00Its very simple really dont allow the headphone w...Its very simple really dont allow the headphone wearers to start the race. They are not insured .What happens if they are in or cause an accident as could have easily happened on the busy Mallow roads as a previous poster mentioned. Any comment from Mallow ACAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-45020735308534317952014-03-25T13:57:45.850+00:002014-03-25T13:57:45.850+00:00I cycle the ring of kerry yearly as well as being ...I cycle the ring of kerry yearly as well as being a runner.<br />last year we streamed thro a vetting area where anyone with no helmet or without an entry badge on their bike was turned back. <br />No complaints, they organised it, they paid for road closures and so had the right to say who did or did not go on.<br />Same with a race, at some point where there is a turn onto a closed road, have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-73852591247806938542014-03-25T13:27:48.561+00:002014-03-25T13:27:48.561+00:00The headphone wearers- that old chesnut. They aren...The headphone wearers- that old chesnut. They aren't supposed to wear them but could you imagine the chaos that would ensue if they were pulled off the course in the middle of a race? Most races never actually punish the offendersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-3293049403749305492014-03-25T12:29:41.895+00:002014-03-25T12:29:41.895+00:00Fab day out great stewards/water station personnel...Fab day out great stewards/water station personnel and supporters.<br />Food was great and everyone very friendly. Well done Mallow AC.Kaybohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14089801032386387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18371225804145842232014-03-25T08:04:24.041+00:002014-03-25T08:04:24.041+00:00Very true about the earphone wearers Maybe they ca...Very true about the earphone wearers Maybe they can be identified from the many photos and now disqualified and sent no T shirts. That would teach them to obey the rjles of the race in future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-30174914764890480152014-03-25T00:50:00.247+00:002014-03-25T00:50:00.247+00:00Why not could she not have been 19? Are your sure ...Why not could she not have been 19? Are your sure it is 626 looks like a male in the results. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-40543721966574246672014-03-25T00:00:10.362+00:002014-03-25T00:00:10.362+00:00Congratulations to all involved with Mallow AC. Gr...Congratulations to all involved with Mallow AC. Great day! Everything spot on!D S Donerailenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-9228142845612226022014-03-24T22:19:33.717+00:002014-03-24T22:19:33.717+00:00A great race Mallow AC Except what did ye do about...A great race Mallow AC Except what did ye do about the 50 + headphone wearers<br />NOTHING These were banned in your information sheet yet they were allowed to pass by all of your stewards unhindered. There was loads of traffic on the course I saw one headphone wearer run for at least 200mtrs outsidethe hard shoulder on the Killarney road oblivious to cars flying by. Why say they are banned if Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-39245564219345177272014-03-24T20:36:20.650+00:002014-03-24T20:36:20.650+00:00Well done Mallow, superb race, well organised, bot...Well done Mallow, superb race, well organised, bottle water, badly needs and great grub..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-77467705181433939942014-03-24T13:31:07.949+00:002014-03-24T13:31:07.949+00:00Mallow AC must be complimented on an excellent 10 ...Mallow AC must be complimented on an excellent 10 Mile Run in the town on Sunday. The prganising of this event is as always excellent and it is surely an enjoyable few hours for the athletes, serious and fun runners for the general public and local press who are honoured to record the great event,Eugene Cosgrovenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-4533462753691585712014-03-24T13:10:43.957+00:002014-03-24T13:10:43.957+00:00I can tell you that mallow ac make little from it....I can tell you that mallow ac make little from it. the last numbers of years they lost money on the race. profit margins are no more than a couple of 100 euro. it costs over 20 grand to run the eventAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-11133526894046926192014-03-24T11:24:47.301+00:002014-03-24T11:24:47.301+00:00Hi
In response to Ed's post earlier this morn...Hi<br /><br />In response to Ed's post earlier this morning - the cut off was 1200 not 1000 (see blog post below).<br />http://corkrunning.blogspot.ie/2014/02/entry-list-for-mallow-10-mile-road-race.html<br /><br />Having had some experience organising races in the past with a few clubs I can only speak from experience. I would surmise that there is a health and safety element, a desire to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19250371112137759542014-03-24T11:18:02.454+00:002014-03-24T11:18:02.454+00:00Flawless race lads and so well organised. The sand...Flawless race lads and so well organised. The sandwiches and cuppa afterwards were excellent. A lot of other races could learn from Mallow AC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-48139158775194461502014-03-24T10:14:31.434+00:002014-03-24T10:14:31.434+00:00How come a female junior (finishing position 626) ...How come a female junior (finishing position 626) was allowed compete officially in an AAI sanctioned/permitted event?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-56647154692701872982014-03-24T09:53:16.894+00:002014-03-24T09:53:16.894+00:00Sounds like a great day folks well done to all con...Sounds like a great day folks well done to all concerned,as a runner who missed the deadline(own fault entirely) may I please ask the organisers why the race is restricted to 1000 runners given the comments above about big wide roads great stewarding e.t.c and the BC10 averages around 2500.<br />Thank you in advance<br />EdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-29803496852366713572014-03-24T09:31:00.168+00:002014-03-24T09:31:00.168+00:00What can I say Fantastic Fantastic. Mallow AC you ...What can I say Fantastic Fantastic. Mallow AC you should be so proud of yourselves.<br />The best organised race I ever ran. See you next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-87934368637196350082014-03-24T09:07:17.693+00:002014-03-24T09:07:17.693+00:00Thank you to all in Mallow AC for a really great r...Thank you to all in Mallow AC for a really great race - so well organized in every way and it started bang on time too!! Thanks to the great team in the hall afterwards for the lovely tea and sandwiches. Definitely the friendliest event I've ever run in, great support along the route also - thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-2741741994171417232014-03-24T08:57:30.411+00:002014-03-24T08:57:30.411+00:00Thanks mallow Ac for a great race, the pacers on 8...Thanks mallow Ac for a great race, the pacers on 85 mins were brilliant and i even got a new bp of just under 84 mins. i will be back next year. The weather was just perfect too and the amount of people cheering people was fantastic. plenty of food & chat back and the youth centre, what more does a person need. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-89111434763411247412014-03-23T22:51:43.139+00:002014-03-23T22:51:43.139+00:00Excellent day!! So happy with every aspect. Singin...Excellent day!! So happy with every aspect. Singing your praises all over the place Mallow AC! Run was well organised, lovely supportive stewards, great buzz with music playing, fab goody bag and to top it all off an AMAZING spread in the hall afterwards! Fair play to ye. Well worth the money!!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-65686702556501220382014-03-23T21:50:41.913+00:002014-03-23T21:50:41.913+00:00Replying to Clotilde Fitzgibbons comment. I think...Replying to Clotilde Fitzgibbons comment. I think maybe the chip mats were very sensitive. I couldnt run today as I hurt my hamstring so I cycled the course as support. My race pack was in my bag and although I didnt go over the timing chip mats, maybe it sensed me and I got a time. I am sending a mail to the race directors. Apologies for the confusion. Cant explain the rest of your comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933945710777710246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-13520671058045863072014-03-23T21:21:40.888+00:002014-03-23T21:21:40.888+00:00great race again this year. Ballycotton has the lo...great race again this year. Ballycotton has the long, distinguished tradition and it's well deserved. Mallow and Dungarvan offer something different with a faster route, less hassle with access and excellent facilities. Mallow might now even trump the other two in my opinion. excellent organisation and stewarding en route. great goodie bag and the cotton t shirt isn't bad. back again in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-7792440480982860342014-03-23T21:17:01.739+00:002014-03-23T21:17:01.739+00:00Well done to Mallow AC -a terrific race and well o...Well done to Mallow AC -a terrific race and well organised. The bottled water was great too and loads of grub afterwards.<br /><br />One suggestion I'd make is for there to be two tables in parallel to collect thr food from, as there were people at the back of tge food tables who had full plates but were still waitibg in the same queue to get up to the tea and coffee, which slowed everything Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-28438888269337822332014-03-23T21:07:08.751+00:002014-03-23T21:07:08.751+00:00Great race again this year, kudos to Mallow AC for...Great race again this year, kudos to Mallow AC for a great event.John Kissanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264165934062047308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-7729623866420626502014-03-23T21:07:08.272+00:002014-03-23T21:07:08.272+00:00Brilliant race. Well done to the organizers. I wou...Brilliant race. Well done to the organizers. I would like to thank the 65 minute pacers who did a fantastic job and encouraged us the whole way. Will be back next year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com