tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post8715473893374396790..comments2024-03-29T07:47:38.538+00:00Comments on Running in Cork, Ireland: Review of the Macroom Park Run numbersJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-71371884159991358422013-11-16T20:29:32.795+00:002013-11-16T20:29:32.795+00:00I live in London and am from West Cork, parkran ha...I live in London and am from West Cork, parkran has changed running in London and im really lucky to have one less than a 1km from my house. Most of the parkruns have grown gradually so dont panic i bet Macromm will have over 100 each week this time next year. Even if it doesnt as long as there are volunteers to keep it going then no harm. <br />I went to Macroom parkrun when i was home in AugustAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17093963449723583207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-36007618682579764742013-11-12T21:19:04.387+00:002013-11-12T21:19:04.387+00:00John,completed my 16th Parkrun last Saturday and l...John,completed my 16th Parkrun last Saturday and love the course,some of us consider it to be very tough and a great form of training,numbers are steady week to week,i have done stewarding on three occasions to date as we are asked to steward three times per year to ensure the success of the weekly run,regulars have been very obligeing to do it and also locals come along to help.must mention John Dunphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015403749107243930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-50273300709010860452013-11-11T21:25:27.388+00:002013-11-11T21:25:27.388+00:00I recently ran the parkrun in Krakow. 57 runners a...I recently ran the parkrun in Krakow. 57 runners attended that Saturday and the week previous had 49. Comparing the size and population of Krakow to Macroom I think the numbers are very impressive and hands down a much more interesting course! Having run in Macroom from time to time and witnessed the broad spectrum of people across all activity abilities taking part I would certainly rate it a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-21910401526279094172013-11-11T14:15:32.306+00:002013-11-11T14:15:32.306+00:00Hi John, we are in advanced stages of preparation ...Hi John, we are in advanced stages of preparation to host parkrun in Clonakilty. The Clonakilty Roadrunners AC and Clonakilty Show Grounds Society have partnered to develop an athletics training base at the Show Grounds in Clonakilty. It is herethat we hope to host parkrun in early 2014. Once a start date has been set, I'll be in touch. Best wishes, BrianUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816383999780425079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-91324317054953191072013-11-11T13:10:01.678+00:002013-11-11T13:10:01.678+00:00Really well organised. Great local social run for ...Really well organised. Great local social run for everyone of all standards. Just get there to run for yourself, all are welcomed, you will enjoy your run and your achievement.Slipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887141316866207964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-42756566803736755352013-11-11T12:41:58.844+00:002013-11-11T12:41:58.844+00:00Parkruns should also be set up in Fota Estate to c...Parkruns should also be set up in Fota Estate to cater for East Cork,Doneraile Park for North Cork runners and the Marina for people from the City.<br /><br />Maybe you could organise it John.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-6721691961533879662013-11-11T11:31:13.190+00:002013-11-11T11:31:13.190+00:00This is a well organised free timed run on a tough...This is a well organised free timed run on a tough testing course. People should make the effort to give it a go for themselves. Its a great facility to have in such a regional townAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com