tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.comments2024-03-17T16:35:28.339+00:00Running in Cork, IrelandJohn Desmondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02156613639160765654noreply@blogger.comBlogger15021125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-79379734501311718302024-03-12T15:38:43.430+00:002024-03-12T15:38:43.430+00:00better off doing a parkrun and keeping the money i...better off doing a parkrun and keeping the money in his pocket, prices are too high for a lot of races now.Jimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-6189218735226677172024-03-11T11:59:14.269+00:002024-03-11T11:59:14.269+00:00Met a pensioner and he couldn’t get over being cha...Met a pensioner and he couldn’t get over being charged €15 on the day of the race. It was €12 online plus booking fee. He felt it was unfair when he doesn’t do online. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-84425861589255884282024-03-03T18:06:33.384+00:002024-03-03T18:06:33.384+00:00Good few people did the double with the MTU race, ...Good few people did the double with the MTU race, myself included.John Kissanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264165934062047308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-18273739596076088312024-02-26T14:16:18.890+00:002024-02-26T14:16:18.890+00:00Top marks to Riverstick/Kinsale AC for hosting a r...Top marks to Riverstick/Kinsale AC for hosting a really well run race in appalling conditions 👍Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-16801008636293471762024-02-08T20:25:06.788+00:002024-02-08T20:25:06.788+00:00Great race, Great history. The best 10 mile race i...Great race, Great history. The best 10 mile race in the country. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-52274917452631125452024-02-08T10:17:09.460+00:002024-02-08T10:17:09.460+00:00First time running this event, great set up; loved...First time running this event, great set up; loved the day out. <br /><br />Echo the points above about the littering. I think dumping your water bottle on the verge, or near a collection point is within reason becuase it is understood there will be a cleanup operation, but I saw one Youghal AC member fire his bottle as far into the ditch as possible, between mile 6 and 7. I just don't Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-45147343389006055342024-02-08T08:38:17.510+00:002024-02-08T08:38:17.510+00:00Fantastic run. Brilliantly organised. One man push...Fantastic run. Brilliantly organised. One man pushing a buggy in the crowded start was dangerous. Are buggies allowed? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-57969391661256347232024-02-06T18:46:42.776+00:002024-02-06T18:46:42.776+00:00Would it be worth putting up a standalone post on ...Would it be worth putting up a standalone post on this blog advising people to take responsibility for their litter or to take a poll on people's view of litter at race?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-8012128932639324332024-02-06T10:42:43.468+00:002024-02-06T10:42:43.468+00:00Why would anyone need to use a gel in a ten mile r...Why would anyone need to use a gel in a ten mile race in the first place. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-19109224275192418052024-02-05T19:47:20.335+00:002024-02-05T19:47:20.335+00:00Super race but feel sorry for the people doing the...Super race but feel sorry for the people doing the cleanup. The amount of people I saw throw gel wrappers in bushes and on random parts of the road. They are carrying a full one all along, what difference does it make to carry an empty one to the next water stop or to the finish. Disgrace really, have some respect for the environment and the people who have to go and clean up after youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-25551991548674392562024-02-05T14:40:53.177+00:002024-02-05T14:40:53.177+00:00At the start of the race my wife and her friend an...At the start of the race my wife and her friend and a number of other people were invited in to a house near the start line to use the their loos , even their upstairs one!! What a gesture and consistent with how well supported the race actually was. I haven't ever seen crowds like that , the 80 minute pacers were brilliant<br />JKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-7161799025184265862024-02-05T10:44:23.368+00:002024-02-05T10:44:23.368+00:00A truely fantastic event. Well done to all involve...A truely fantastic event. Well done to all involved in organising a great day . You have the best volunteers Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-25456615002626915002024-02-05T10:22:03.419+00:002024-02-05T10:22:03.419+00:00Thanks to the organisers and volunteers again.
C...Thanks to the organisers and volunteers again. <br /><br />Critisism - there needs to either waves to start or the insist on people staying where they should at the start and marshalling this. The amount of people with no cop on, up the top at the start with no business there is unreal and extremely frustrating. You have to elbow your way through them and then give out! It was a traffic jam for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-61010950351553602342024-02-05T10:01:00.423+00:002024-02-05T10:01:00.423+00:00Great event and the wind was nice to have at your ...Great event and the wind was nice to have at your back at the end! Thanks to all the volunteers and John for all the photos Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-77939998524469949742024-02-04T19:24:16.270+00:002024-02-04T19:24:16.270+00:00First time running this in this event, it was very...First time running this in this event, it was very well organised event, plenty of marshalls and local support. That hill though... 🥵Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917827490005749265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-85706459598164166332024-02-04T07:58:27.194+00:002024-02-04T07:58:27.194+00:00Donal Fennessy completed his 200th parkrun yesterd...Donal Fennessy completed his 200th parkrun yesterday at Ballincollig.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-57732430528087827452024-01-29T20:54:38.154+00:002024-01-29T20:54:38.154+00:00Thank you all in Clonakilty yesterday for the 5 mi...Thank you all in Clonakilty yesterday for the 5 mile road race , fantastic atmosphere and so well organized. Well done everyone . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-42798053436117171492024-01-28T21:05:17.842+00:002024-01-28T21:05:17.842+00:00What a race. By far the best race that I have ran ...What a race. By far the best race that I have ran in recent years . The community spirit was so evident . Loads of local goodwill for a very worthy cause . Only downside was the wind ! Really hoping this is a regular event in the future. Reminiscent of The Ballycotton 10 miler back in the day in spirit and with mugs to boot . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-39747524951268411902024-01-28T20:01:04.201+00:002024-01-28T20:01:04.201+00:00Well done to the organisers. Great event, well org...Well done to the organisers. Great event, well organised. Loads of lovely food after!<br />Great to get such support for really important local charities. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-90270466989258535142024-01-28T18:24:26.454+00:002024-01-28T18:24:26.454+00:00Fantastic race.
Fantastic race.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-31925501658570436732024-01-28T18:21:24.580+00:002024-01-28T18:21:24.580+00:00Great event, really well run & just a great at...Great event, really well run & just a great atmosphere! Savage course too Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-87610707863441693342024-01-28T15:53:57.593+00:002024-01-28T15:53:57.593+00:00Have to agree. Well done everyone, scenic route, ...Have to agree. Well done everyone, scenic route, loads of stewards, amazing mug and so well organised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-12113693632780027852024-01-28T13:41:15.599+00:002024-01-28T13:41:15.599+00:00Fantastic event. Very well organised and great gru...Fantastic event. Very well organised and great grub at the end! Definitely adding it to my race calender for next year. Even better ALL proceeds going to local charities. Well done Clonakilty team Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-38276633630763932932024-01-28T13:31:37.772+00:002024-01-28T13:31:37.772+00:00Fantastic event and definitely one to add to my ra...Fantastic event and definitely one to add to my race calender moving forward. Even better ALL proceed are going to local charities!! Looking forward to next year already!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36499493.post-67370702497928109352024-01-28T12:47:40.722+00:002024-01-28T12:47:40.722+00:00A very well organised race for great charity cause...A very well organised race for great charity causes. Huge amount of stewards and nice grub afterwards. I will definitely do it again next year. Thanks to all of the volunteers in Clon that made this event happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com